332 results returned for search: "education AND " author Fiona McWhirter
An online condolence book has been set up for people to pay tribute to a former government senator and Bermuda Industrial Union veteran.
LaVerne Furbert was 74 when she died last month.
The Cabinet Office announced today that the condolence book was ...
DATE: Feb 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The head of an anti-substance abuse charity has been awarded cash from a charitable foundation to help develop his leadership and support skills.
Leslie Grant, the executive director of Focus Counselling Services, was awarded $8,525 by the Duperreaul...
DATE: Feb 10, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Students interested in furthering their education in Canada have been invited to take part in an online information session this week.
The virtual talk will offer guidance to people considering colleges and universities in the Atlantic region while t...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Police today highlighted the “serious negative impact” that cyberbullying and sexting can have on young people.
Detective Inspector Karema Flood appealed to parents and guardians to use online resources that offered tips about how to use the internet...
DATE: Feb 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The island’s entertainers’ union sent condolences today to the family of a former government senator and Bermuda Industrial Union veteran who died last week.
The Bermuda Entertainment Union joined other groups and individuals who earlier paid tribute...
DATE: Feb 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The chief executive of the island’s gambling watchdog said he is expected to lead the training of Bermudians to become industry regulators.
Jean Major said: “It is the intent of the commission that I lead the recruitment and training of Bermudians to...
DATE: Jan 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A woman who started volunteering with an environmental charity when she was in primary school has been appointed as the organisation’s executive director.
Katie Cooper Berry will take over at Keep Bermuda Beautiful from Anne Hyde, who will retire at ...
DATE: Jan 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Schoolchildren made up packages of food and gifts to help others in the run-up to Christmas.
Saltus Grammar School pupils created the gift packages, which were donated to charities.
A spokeswoman explained: “Each student contributed one non-perishabl...
DATE: Dec 16, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A group of women are better equipped for the world of work after they took part in a programme designed to boost their skills and self-esteem.
The group was the first to take part in the Transformational Support Services programme, run by the Women’s...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A possible exposure to the coronavirus has been linked to The Berkeley Institute, the Government said today.
Close contacts are being contacted by health officials and will be told to quarantine.
A Ministry of Education spokeswoman said: “The Chief M...
DATE: Dec 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
