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Former Opposition leader Wayne Furbert has withdrawn from the United Bermuda Party caucus and has called for the party to disband to avoid more election defeats and a further hardening of the racial divide.
He said things were only going to get worse...
DATE: Apr 17, 2008
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On the eve of a threatened teachers' strike which could temporarily close down Bermuda's public schools, the founder of a new organisation pressing for educational reform is urging parents to join him. Myron Piper told Sam Strangeways why the Island'...
DATE: Apr 16, 2008
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Three new social studies books, written by teachers in Bermuda schools and featuring the Island's landmarks were premiered last night to much fan fare.
The books, which will be used in Primary one, two and three classrooms, were written by six teache...
DATE: Apr 16, 2008
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Talks to avert a teachers' strike on Thursday offered a glimmer of hope yesterday, according to a union leader.
The Bermuda Union of Teachers met with officials from the Ministry of Education in a bid to resolve a row over staffing levels. The 900-st...
DATE: Apr 15, 2008
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Eleven members of the Victor Scott Primary School choir gave passersby a musical treat yesterday as they performed an impromptu song outside The Royal Gazette offices.
The student choir is leaving the Island today to perform in Atlanta, Georgia where...
DATE: Apr 15, 2008
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A blend of technical and academic education is likely to be implemented in Bermuda's public schools.
Minister for Education Randy Horton described the method as helpful to advanced and struggling students alike.
He and a delegation of experts travell...
DATE: Apr 15, 2008
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Minister of Education Randy Horton has reminded students that the deadline for applications for Government scholarships is tomorrow, Tuesday April 15.
He also outlined the full range of scholarships, awards and loans available as:
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DATE: Apr 14, 2008
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The Ministry of Education has asked Government lawyers to help draw up "proper protocols" for dealing with staffing issues after settling out of court with an education officer who claimed unlawful dismissal.
Dr. Craig Nikolai, a senior education off...
DATE: Apr 14, 2008
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Youngsters will explore the wonders of nature as the Bermuda Zoological Society (BZS) hosts the fifth Environmental Youth Conference this week.
Up to 60 students from schools across the Island are taking part in the two-day event on Wednesday, entitl...
DATE: Apr 14, 2008
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Education Minister Randy Horton is confident that a threatened teachers' strike will not take place on Thursday.
He revealed yesterday that talks with the Bermuda Union of Teachers are slated for Monday in a bid to resolve the crisis.
Asked if he is ...
DATE: Apr 12, 2008
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