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Aspiring journalist Maya Palacio is so closely enmeshed in her school’s activities that she sometimes feels like an honorary member of staff.
“I love being at CedarBridge,” the 17-year-old S4 student said.
“Sometimes I’m there from 7am to 7pm, or I’l...
DATE: Apr 13, 2015
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A last-minute rethink has saved temporary public service posts after parents said that their children with special needs would be put at risk by cutbacks to Government-provided therapy services.
Parents of students at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy,...
DATE: Apr 10, 2015
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A catastrophe study programme tailor-made for Bermudians starting later this year could boost job prospects in a reinsurance sector hard-hit by mergers.
“A big part of this programme was built with Bermudians in mind,” said Professor Igor Kamenkovich...
DATE: Apr 06, 2015
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In the aftermath of the Island’s latest traffic fatality, the transport ministry last night announced the creation of its Road Safety Working Group to address perilous conditions on Bermuda’s roads.
Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell said that the ne...
DATE: Apr 02, 2015
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After more than a decade of waiting, landmark legislation allowing unprecedented public scrutiny of the Government’s affairs has today become law.
Public Access to Information, or PATI, has the power to profoundly alter the way the Island conducts it...
DATE: Apr 01, 2015
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A prolific creator of Bermuda kites, Eugene O’Connor Sr, has mastered the craft over many decades and has always enjoyed sharing the tricks of the trade with the Island’s young people.
Along with son Dennie, Mr O’Connor gave a group of primary school...
DATE: Mar 31, 2015
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Bicycles created by Westgate inmates serving life sentences have been gifted to five of the Island’s students in recognition of their hard work in school.
“When I heard about this, I cleared my calendar — Corrections needs all the support we can give...
DATE: Mar 26, 2015
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Parents concerned about the possible closure of schools due to declining enrolment reacted with surprise at the inclusion of three-year-old students in the public school system mandate.
“My bank account would be about $15,000 richer,” had she known h...
DATE: Mar 20, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
Many parents are sceptical that a decision has not already been made to reorganise public schools — but Education Minister Wayne Scott last night reiterated that no definitive plans had been drawn up.
At the close of a third and final public meeting ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2015
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Allison Seymour was only too happy to take over school video for CedarBridge Academy — but his future plans are a lot more ambitious.
Allison’s popular videos appear on display screens in the school’s hallways: he shoots commercials for CedarBridge a...
DATE: Mar 16, 2015
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