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Veteran educator Randolph Benjamin yesterday accused the Education Department of making him a "scapegoat'' for delays in public school reform.
He said he felt compelled to defend himself after Education Permanent Secretary Marion Robinson "publicly m...
DATE: Dec 05, 1996
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"These people committed crimes, but that was lost on him (Senator Scott). No wonder they say the PLP is soft on crime,'' she said.
While conceding some problems within the prison system, all the criticism ignores the good work being done there, such ...
DATE: Dec 05, 1996
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The Bermuda Union of Teachers yesterday hit back at allegations it was holding up education reforms.
It accused the Ministry of Education of breaking a long-standing tradition of not commenting publicly on matters before arbitration.
And it accused P...
DATE: Dec 04, 1996
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Prisoners in Bermuda should be given condoms to stop the spread of AIDS behind bars, a top expert on the killer disease said yesterday.
The shock recommendation came from Dr. Harold Katner, a US AIDS activist and university chief of infectious diseas...
DATE: Dec 04, 1996
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A dispute between education officials and teachers has put Government's senior school reform plans in jeopardy.
The Royal Gazette understands the Education Ministry was last month forced to cancel staff development for senior personnel of the new sen...
DATE: Dec 03, 1996
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convicted of domestic violence -- and would also afford greater protection to its victims.
The Domestic Violence (Protection Orders) Act 1996 received general support in the House, despite moves by the Opposition to make counselling for batterers com...
DATE: Nov 30, 1996
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the new owners of the Harmony Club.
The Club was taken over recently by a group of Bermudians -- including House Speaker Ernest DeCouto -- who thanks MPs for their support.
Shadow Sports Minister Nelson Bescome led the way with the congratulations --...
DATE: Nov 30, 1996
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At least one baby in Bermuda has the AIDS virus, Chief Medical Officer John Cann said yesterday.
"It is unusual because Bermuda has not had a significant number of babies who have tested HIV positive,'' he added.
Dr. Cann, speaking on the eve of Worl...
DATE: Nov 29, 1996
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excellent chance to meet with potential students and their parents. "It's the experience of a lifetime,'' said Endicott College's Director of Admissions, Sharon Woodbury. "We have attended the College fair in the past and met a nice breadth and depth...
DATE: Nov 28, 1996
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high school students reach that all important decision -- where to go next.
Sponsored by the Ministry of Education and co-ordinated by Island College Fairs, it was introduced in 1991 in response to a need identified by school counsellors; an opportun...
DATE: Nov 28, 1996
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