1018 results returned for search: "education AND " author Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Youth Council has been “reinvented” to provide Government with the perspective of Bermuda’s young people.
Minister without Portfolio Michael Weeks said the 11-person council, made up of senior school students, Bermuda College students, an...
DATE: Feb 04, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Chief fire officer Vincent Hollinsid yesterday said that the Fire Service is still committed to hiring Bermudian.
However, like many other local services and businesses, the he said they have been having continued difficulty finding qualified Bermudi...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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Economy
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Centre on Philanthropy is asking the public to help find and honour young people who are making Bermuda a better place.
The organisation will name the Young Philanthropist of the Year on February 24 and is now asking residents to nominate those w...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A government worker has cooked up a pot luck luncheon that she hopes will raise necessary funds for her to return to school.
Christine Jones, 24, said when she was accepted into Shillington College to study media arts she was elated.
The receptionist...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More than 250 people applied to join the Bermuda Fire Service last year but only 13 passed the entrance tests and accepted a position.
Chief fire officer Vincent Hollinsid said the Fire Service is still short of strength and if recruiting problems co...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda yesterday joined the rest of the world in celebrating Human Rights Day.
This year, the Human rights Commission joined with the Bermuda National Gallery (BNG) in hosting a ‘Human Writes’ workshop.
Around 40 students took part in a creative wri...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Susan Jackson, daughter of United Bermuda Party MP Louise Jackson, was yesterday named the UBP candidate for Southampton East Central.
Ms Jackson will be running against Minister of Health Zane DeSilva for the seat.
Southampton East Central is expect...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government Senator LaVerne Furbert yesterday accused child welfare campaigner Sheelagh Cooper of exaggerating the extent of Bermuda’s poverty.
The head of the Coalition for the Protection of Children stated last week that 50 percent of black female-h...
DATE: Dec 09, 2010
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Minister without Portfolio Michael Weeks called the eighth annual Bermudian Student Dinner a success, with more than 100 students taking part.
Speaking to the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Weeks said that he took part in both the annual dinner and ...
DATE: Dec 06, 2010
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians are aware of the dangers of Aids, but still many in the community are failing to protect themselves, according to counsellor Carolyn Armstrong.
Speaking before today’s World Aids Day, Ms Armstrong said many people are making dangerous choi...
DATE: Dec 01, 2010
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
