969 results returned for search: "education AND " author Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public is being urged to help support an annual raffle that has raised more than $1.7 million for the island’s public schools.
The Pembroke Rotary Club says the pandemic has hindered its ability to sell tickets and a spokesman said: “Covid-19 re...
DATE: Mar 08, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda was put in the spotlight at a United Arab Emirates prep school recently as part of a student project for International Day.
German-Bermudian twins Kassandra and Julian Borchardt highlighted Bermuda’s history, culture and shorts in their vide...
DATE: Mar 03, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Minister of Finance should cut taxes and fees for businesses to re-energise the economy, it was claimed yesterday.
Green-friendly projects, increased support for youth services, and breaks for charities that provide essential services, were other...
DATE: Feb 26, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Bar Council has been slammed for its handling of a complaint against a lawyer accused of improper questioning of a witness.
A Disciplinary Tribunal decision written by Puisne Judge Charles-Etta Simmons, which dismissed the case, said the ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A lawyer who was accused of improper conduct has had the allegations dismissed by a Disciplinary Tribunal.
Norman MacDonald came under fire for “irrelevantly and improperly” questioning the sexual orientation of a witness in a Supreme Court case over...
DATE: Feb 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A charity will this month launch a fundraising drive to help impoverished children in Africa get an education.
The Bermuda Overseas Mission has organised a month-long virtual tag February designed to support families in the Mulanje district of Malawi...
DATE: Feb 01, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Major changes to Bermuda’s tax structure are needed to reduce the cost of living, according to the Premier.
David Burt said at the Progressive Labour Party annual conference that difficult conversations may be needed to create a fairer tax system – o...
DATE: Jan 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Massive changes to the primary school system are needed to ensure pupils can reach their potential, the Commissioner of Education said last night.
Kalmar Richards added that the numbers did not add up on educational achievement.
Ms Richards said: “Wh...
DATE: Jan 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A series of virtual meetings to discuss proposals to slash the number of public primary schools is to start next week.
An education ministry spokeswoman said it was hoped a “broad cross section of Bermuda’s public” would join the meetings to discuss ...
DATE: Jan 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute is set to reopen to the public next week after a temporary closure caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The East Broadway, Pembroke attraction will be open to visitors on Thursdays and Fridays between 10am and...
DATE: Jan 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
