914 results returned for search: "education AND " author Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Union of Teachers has joined the number of unions speaking out against a Bermuda Government lawsuit against Jason Hayward.
Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, formally launched a defamation lawsuit — to be paid for by the Government — ...
DATE: Aug 27, 2015
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Budget
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Summer maintenance work at the Island’s schools is nearly complete and they will be open on time for the new term, Wayne Scott, the Minister of Education, has assured the public.
However, the ministry is still working to fill “one or two” vacancies b...
DATE: Aug 26, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Four students have each been awarded the Nicholl scholarship to help pursue their further education.
Lindsay Fisher, Zachary Friesen, Christia Wright and Ashley Berry were each awarded $25,000 scholarships for the period of their present course of st...
DATE: Aug 25, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More must be done to address the growing issue of obesity and diabetes, according to local endocrinologist Annabel Fountain.
A recent study found that almost three-quarters of participants were overweight or obese, while 42 per cent of adults reporte...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Mother-of-four Janae Armstrong felt “lost” while trying to find work, but was able to land a position as HR Administrative Assistant at the Department of Education.
Hers was just one of three success stories highlighted by the Department of Workforce...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Diabetes Association has backed calls for a sugar tax in the wake of alarming obesity statistics.
A new study revealed 74.6 per cent of people are overweight or obese, prompting Kim Wilson, the Shadow Minister of Health, to call for serio...
DATE: Jul 22, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Although Korin Knights started his education in traditional schools, his family decided to try homeschooling instead.
It was a decision that paid off.
The 22-year-old Bermudian is now entering the world of corporate law after graduating from Kaplan H...
DATE: Jul 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
In the aftermath of the murder of her son-in-law, James Lawes, Gina Spence saw how the ripple effects of a shooting go far beyond the immediate, devastating loss.
The community activist said that experience inspired her to create the Gina Spence Prod...
DATE: Jul 10, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A community garden on the Southlands property will be ready this Autumn but work must still be done before the site can be named a national park.
While the project was described as a step towards the South Shore property becoming a park, Public Works...
DATE: Jul 01, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian Yasser Baia was stunned when he was selected to represent the Island at the Global Young Leaders Conference.
Over the past week, he has met politicians and diplomats in preparation for a presentation at the United Nations in New York.
“The...
DATE: Jun 29, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes