969 results returned for search: "education AND " author Owain Johnston-Barnes
Privately funded programmes are being introduced to the Island’s public schools to make up for cuts in education grants, according to former Education Minister Nalton Brangman.
Sen Brangman said on Wednesday that one such programme has already been l...
DATE: Jun 13, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
For almost half a century, Baltimore teacher Luciel (Joni) LeKites visited Bermuda every year, describing its beauty to her friends.
Now, two years after she died at the age of 88, a group of her friends and colleagues have come to her favourite isla...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Ths story of the Berkeley Institute is to be the focus of a new documentary, organised by a group of former students who graduated around 50 years ago.
The film, which will follow the creation and evolution of the school, will be produced and co-dire...
DATE: May 28, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Arts & Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Controversial changes to Government scholarships became the subject of an online debate between former Education Minister Nalton Brangman and PLP Senator Diallo Rabain.
Responding to a post on the One Bermuda Alliance Facebook page this weekend, Sen ...
DATE: May 05, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A multi-purpose sports court in St George’s is set to formally open next month following a successful fundraising campaign.
The court, erected for students at St George’s Preparatory School, was completed earlier this year following a drive to raise ...
DATE: Apr 28, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Education Commissioner Edmond Heatley has resigned, just seven months after taking the job.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Economic Development Ross Webber announced this afternoon that Dr Heatley will continue through a period...
DATE: Apr 11, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Talks are underway to expand the Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme on the Island, according to National Security Minister Michael Dunkley.
Mr Dunkley has revealed that Government is working on a pilot programme for award holders between the ages of ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda College and Miami University have come together to offer a Masters degree programme, focusing on special education on the Island.
The two schools yesterday announced a memorandum of understanding to introduce the Special Education Online Hybr...
DATE: Mar 28, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Centre on Philanthropy is urging new students and charities to step forward and join their Summer Intern Programme.
The programme, launched last year in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, offers students between th...
DATE: Mar 28, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda Autism Support & Education (BASE) is preparing to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day next week with a musical performance at City Hall.
And local companies are urged to join in on the international Light It Up Blue autism awareness campaign...
DATE: Mar 27, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
