1146 results returned for search: "education AND " author Jonathan Bell
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards yesterday called on Government to pour resources into creating more private sector jobs to halt the decline in Bermuda’s economy.
Mr Richards expressed alarm that the number of people working for Government had su...
DATE: May 19, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
For 18-year-old piano prodigy John Seymour, the path to fulfilling his musical dreams hasn’t come easy.
“I have ambitions to do very great things in music,” he told The Royal Gazette.
However, he admitted: “I’ve had educational struggles. Other than ...
DATE: May 19, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hot on the heels of a high-profile child sexual exploitation case, the Island’s first charity devoted to the issue launched its programme for certification in spotting, preventing and dealing with child sex abuse.
“For us, this case is a tragedy,” sa...
DATE: May 15, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Former St George's Mayor and radio host E Michael Jones has pledged to “run whenever people are watching” in the May 24 marathon, for the New Beginnings $1 Million Campaign in support of Bermuda's youth.
Rather than accruing sponsors, Mr Jones — ...
DATE: May 12, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda Gold Exchange owner James Gilbert has joined a campaign raise money for the Island’s youth, citing his own troubled past as the inspiration to help others.
Throughout this month, the business is encouraging customers to donate part of their p...
DATE: May 09, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Upset parents and teachers at Victor Scott Primary School are set to ask a judge to block Government’s planned transfer of their principal.
The PTA’s lawyer Eugene Johnston has indicated that the move to seek a judicial review of the decision is immi...
DATE: May 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Marcy King is providing the financial oversight necessary for the New Beginnings $1 Million Campaign.
The year-long fundraiser hopes to raise $500,000 in support of Mirrors’ community programme for 19- to 24-year-old men. Another $500,000 will be dir...
DATE: May 04, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Change is afoot for the Mirrors programme, with its next residential gathering of participants set for Warwick Camp.
“I served as chairman of the Defence Board for seven years, so I know that it’s an excellent facility for the job,” noted former Belc...
DATE: May 04, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Tatem Memorial golf tournament included the New Beginnings $1 Million Campaign among its beneficiaries this year.
Charitable golfer Manny Faria reported a fine turnout for the event, held at Belmont last Saturday.
Donations are now being counted...
DATE: May 04, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Mirrors programme is widely viewed as the signature achievement of former Premier Ewart Brown.
He fought for years to bring the personal development programme to Bermuda, and was able to implement it only upon taking office as Premier in 2006.
In...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
