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The Ministry of Education has announced the winners of this year’s government scholarships and awards.
The grants go to Bermudian students in higher education — with a new award, the Bermuda College Promise Programme, created last year for pupils who...
DATE: Oct 03, 2020
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A single mother chasing her dream career in medicine has been elated to be among the winners of the Dr Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarships this year.
Elinor Lucas Quarterly said her study of diabetes, a serious metabolic illness, was about more t...
DATE: Aug 31, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Public Services Union announced it has handed out a total of $680,000 in higher education grants to members and their dependents.
The 28th annual ceremony, held on Wednesday, was led by Armell Thomas, president of the BPSU, and Kevin Gran...
DATE: Aug 24, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A scholarship in memory of a dedicated sponsor of Bermudian education has helped open doors for four promising students.
William “Liam” Peniston III, Nathan Titterton, Ryan Topple and Kayah Wilks are the winners of the 2020-21 Nicholl Scholarships, a...
DATE: Aug 17, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The biometric identification required for Canadian visa applicants in Bermuda is not available locally because of a travel ban on Canadian public servants caused by the pandemic.
The service, which is mandatory for foreign students, had formerly been...
DATE: Aug 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two new e-books offer students an educational journey through the Transatlantic Slave Trade, as well as the history of tourism in Bermuda.
The National Museum of Bermuda announced it had collaborated with the Department of Education to create student...
DATE: Jun 26, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Achieving a top international accreditation just days ahead of the island shutting its borders against Covid-19 has been cause for celebration at Warwick Academy.
Dave Horan, principal at the school, said this month the certification from the Council...
DATE: Jun 19, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A healthcare grant awards scheme has been set up in memory of a top eye surgeon who died last year, aged 64.
The Bermuda International Institute of Ophthalmology created the scholarship in honour of the late Leonard Teye-Botchway.
The BIIO fund was d...
DATE: Apr 09, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hundreds of students have attended Bermuda College courtesy of an annual $300,000 grant for those in financial need.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, told the House of Assembly 313 students benefited in the 2017-18 year, 198 in 2018-19, and ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Berkeley Institute teacher was named Teacher of the Year at the weekend.
Diamond Outerbridge, a finalist for the second time, told the gala ceremony: “I can’t tell you how humbling and inspiring it is to be celebrated this way.”
The special educati...
DATE: Jan 27, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell