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A change in the General Educational Development test format means that those who have not passed all five exams must do so by December or risk losing their progress.
In a statement yesterday, a spokesperson for the Adult Education School said that th...
DATE: Jan 31, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Education Minister Walton Brown has accused Education Minister Nalton Brangman of lying about his academic credentials.
While Mr Brangman maintains that he passed a pair of programmes at Bermuda College in the early 1980s, Mr Brown said the pr...
DATE: Jan 30, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The fatal shooting of two men in a Pembroke store proved can impact all of us, according to Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley.
“It affects all of us. It effects businesses and it affects neighbourhoods and no matter how small we think our part i...
DATE: Jan 30, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda College is celebrating its annual Corange Science Week with tiger sharks, cooking demonstrations and a group of special DIY classes.
A spokeswoman for the college said a host of activities will take place at the campus between Monday and Thur...
DATE: Jan 28, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Dellwood Middle School has been closed down this morning due to “plumbing/water problems”.
A Ministry of Education spokeswoman said that parents are currently being contacted by the school about picking up the students.
The spokeswoman said: “Efforts...
DATE: Jan 18, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Department of Education is looking for a new Commissioner of Education to replace Wendy McDonell, who is expected to retire this year.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Education said: “The present Commissioner of Education has exceeded her 65th ...
DATE: Jan 15, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
East End businessman Garth Rothwell was formally sworn in as the new Mayor of St George’s in a ceremony yesterday.
The position was left vacant last month when Kenneth Bascome stepped down to take a seat in the House of Parliament.
While Mr Rothwell ...
DATE: Jan 08, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
In the heat of Monday’s general election, all eyes were watching St George’s West to see where the balance of power would wind up.
But OBA’s Nandi Davis said she was completely unaware that her party’s election hopes were in her hands until she stepp...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former National Training Board head Nalton Brangman was yesterday sworn in as a One Bermuda Alliance Senator and Education Minister in a ceremony at Government House.
He will also serve as a Government senator.
Mr Brangman served as deputy chairman, ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance should consult with non-governmental bodies in order to build a better Bermuda, according to numerous groups.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette yesterday about the results of Monday’s election, organisations including Greenrock...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes