712 results returned for search: "education AND " author Sam Strangeways
When Lynn Spencer’s son Chris died of an apparent heroin overdose, aged just 25, she was determined it would not be in vain.
In lieu of flowers, the devastated mother-of-two appealed for donations to a charity which helps young people stay drug-free ...
DATE: Apr 11, 2013
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Opposition MP Walton Brown is refusing to declare his financial interests to Parliament — on a point of principle.
The Shadow Education Minister says he won’t submit his details for the Register of Interests until there is clarity on what the law req...
DATE: Apr 03, 2013
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A five percent pay cut agreed by parliamentarians a year ago to appease angry unions has been ditched by the One Bermuda Alliance.
Premier Craig Cannonier insisted last night Government was “prohibited from opting to keep the reduced salaries” in pla...
DATE: Mar 14, 2013
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Cabinet secretary Donald Scott says public access to information legislation will come into force later this year.
Today marks the second anniversary of the law being passed by parliamentarians in the House of Assembly.
At the time, then Premier Ewar...
DATE: Jul 23, 2012
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A new scholarship for TN Tatem students aims to encourage them to keep on studying long after they leave the middle school.
Five high-achieving pupils have picked up awards totalling $10,000 this year, but they won’t be able to access the funds until...
DATE: Jul 09, 2012
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Environmentalist Stuart Hayward has proposed that Southlands be given to a charity to protect it from future development.
The pristine 37-acre estate in Warwick became public property on Monday, after Government signed a deal exchanging it with three...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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A pilot programme to support children with autism has been extended to a second primary school.
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith told a press conference yesterday that the scheme proved so worthwhile at West Pembroke, it was decided to replicat...
DATE: Jun 01, 2012
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Education
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Sam Strangeways
Politicians who try to influence the awarding of government contracts could face a $10,000 fine and a year-long jail sentence under a new bill proposed by Premier Paula Cox.
The penalties, which would also apply to contractors and public officers fou...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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A campaign launched by The Royal Gazette to raise $1 million for the New Beginnings Education Trust so it can continue to help young people has been praised in the Upper Chamber.
Government Senator Diallo Rabain said yesterday he wanted to “take time...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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A children’s book series created by a Bermudian environmentalist can now be enjoyed by visually impaired youngsters.
A Braille version of the “Daddy and I Explore...” series by David Chapman was unveiled on Tuesday by Education Minister Dame Jennifer...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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Sam Strangeways
