461 results returned for search: "education AND " author Gareth Finighan
A pressure group has called on Bermudians to “rise to the occasion” in defence of democracy by signing a petition in support of a referendum on gaming.
At a press conference outside the House of Assembly this morning, the four members of the group — ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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Premier Craig Cannonier has reduced the size of his Cabinet from 13 Ministers to just ten in a move that will save the taxpayer around $240,000.
At a press conference yesterday, Mr Cannonier said the changes, which take place with immediate effect, w...
DATE: Dec 12, 2013
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Gareth Finighan
Premier Craig Cannonier last night insisted that his first Cabinet shuffle will not create a friction within Government from potentially disgruntled former Ministers now booted to the backbenches
And that sentiment was supported by former Environment...
DATE: Dec 12, 2013
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Gareth Finighan
Parliamentarians have passed two Acts updating laws to “enhance Bermuda’s tax information exchange framework” in compliance with international financial regulations.
But the Opposition warned that the amendments were further signs of a global “David ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2013
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Gareth Finighan
Tributes have been paid to veteran educator and desegregation campaigner Clifford Maxwell, who died yesterday at the age of 80.
Dr Maxwell’s 40-year career culminated in his appointment as principal at the Berkeley Institute in 1971, a post he held u...
DATE: Nov 02, 2013
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Corporal punishment could be abolished throughout the Island’s public schools following a review of the education system.
Government is under pressure to take action from at least one child welfare charity, which has described the practice as “dated ...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A group of Berkeley Institute students is going on a fact-finding tour of UK universities this week in a bid to learn more about studying overseas.
The eight students will be visiting university campuses in London, Kent and Reading during their week-...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Opposition leader Marc Bean claims the Progressive Labour Party is “stronger, more unified and more focused” since its election defeat ten months ago.
Speaking on the eve of the party’s annual conference, Mr Bean said that after 50 years of fighting ...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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Gareth Finighan
A former Warwick Academy student has been recognised as a future leader by a UK organisation that highlights the stellar performances of top black students.
Oxford University student Kevin Minors was given the accolade by Future Leaders 2012-2013 ma...
DATE: Jul 15, 2013
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Two of Bermuda’s “leaders of the future” have been awarded scholarships to help them continue their education overseas.
Bermuda High School headgirl JayLynn Hines and Bermuda College graduate Eden Richardson picked up the scholarships yesterday from ...
DATE: Jul 02, 2013
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan