Mr. and Mrs. Mark DeCouto of Southampton are proud to announce that their son, Bryan Mark DeCouto graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering.

Present at the graduation ceremony were his parents, grandmother, Mrs Florence DeCouto of Paget, his brother Julian and niece Rebecca.

Bryan will continue his studies in Aviation Safety in Toulouse, France.

Treadwell (Tee) Tucker II, son of Treadwell and Peggy Tucker of Paget, graduated from Hawaii Pacific University with a Master of Business Administration Degree (with a concentration in Finance) on 16th August 2005.

Attending the ceremony held at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, were his parents, his brother Travis and special friend Andrea Santolalla.

During his attendance at Hawaii Pacific University, in recognition of his high academic achievements, Mr. Tucker received National Dean's List Distinction and had his biography published in this year's edition of the US National Dean's List. Mr. Tucker earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Tampa in Florida and received his early education in Bermuda at the Saltus Grammar School.

Gretchen Tucker, daughter of Antanella Tucker of Hamilton has been named to the Honour Roll for the second quarter of the 2005 to 2006 academic year at Williston Northampton School in Williston, Massachusetts. Students earning honours are required to earn an average of 87.

Michael and Donna Barnes of Pembroke are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberley Vallis to Brian Gary Hines, son of Gary and Diane Hines of Southampton. A 2006 wedding is planned.