635 results returned for search: "education AND " category "General"
A bank came under fire for the perpetuation of racist mechanisms yesterday after it offered several private school bursaries for Black pupils.
Social Justice Bermuda said that it supported the principle of investment in education for Black Bermudian...
DATE: May 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A charity for seniors has revamped its website to help improve access to services.
Age Concern said the redesigned ageconcern.bm was easier to use and that visitors would be able to view information and sign up for the charity’s programmes.
Callan Ba...
DATE: May 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Rotary club has launched a book drive to encourage literacy in young children.
The “From Teens to Tots” initiative will provide four primary schools – Harrington Sound, Elliot, Prospect and Victor Scott – with copies of the book A is for Afrika, S...
DATE: May 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A Bermudian academic has broken new ground after she was elected Dean of Faculty at one of America’s most prestigious universities.
Born in New York and raised in Bermuda, Eve De Rosa will take up the post at Ivy League Cornell University in New York...
DATE: May 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The hard work of local organisations fighting against child abuse and sexual assault was today hailed by the Women of the One Bermuda Alliance.
Nicky Gurret, chair of the OBA Women's Caucus, praised the dedication of frontline organisations including...
DATE: Apr 29, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new executive director will take the helm at the Women's Resource Centre this weekend.
Tina Laws will take over from Elaine Butterfield at the women’s rights and advocacy charity in Hamilton on Saturday.
Ms Laws said: “I am encouraged and confident...
DATE: Apr 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Art lovers can now enjoy the Bermuda National Gallery’s exhibitions via an interactive, 360-degree digital walk through.
Thanks to a partnership with video production company Burnt House Productions, the initiative allows visitors to virtually explor...
DATE: Apr 09, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Olympic Association has announced that Dage Minors has been appointed as its Commonwealth Games Federation eqUIP Intern.
During this 12-month, part-time assignment, Minors will assist the BOA with special projects, general administration...
DATE: Apr 07, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sam Murley
A signature theme tune has been created for the Mirrors youth development programme.
Patricia O’Connor, a songwriter and teacher, penned the tune after she worked on a Mirrors “All In! 8 Keys of Excellence” event.
Ms O'Connor said: "My love for Bermu...
DATE: Mar 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
An exhibition designed to highlight the horrors of the Holocaust is to open tomorrow.
The event was timed for the run-up to Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Shoah: Understanding the Holocaust Through Art & Artifacts, organised by the Jewish Community o...
DATE: Mar 11, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes