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Technology education should be treated as “a need, not a want” in Bermuda’s public schools, independent senator Michelle Simmons said yesterday.
Ms Simmons, a 38-year veteran of teaching, told Senate in her maiden speech: “It is heartening that the G...
DATE: Sep 21, 2017
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The top performing student at Bermuda High School said that going the extra mile has been key to her success.
Madison Quig added that knowing more than the curriculum required helped her excel in her studies.
Now, as she enters her final two years a...
DATE: Sep 21, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Talented students have received awards through the Mirrors ten-year anniversary art competition, “Reflections of Bermuda”.
More than 100 pieces of art were displayed for the competition at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art in July and August.
Mr ...
DATE: Sep 21, 2017
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News Staff
St George’s Parish Council has awarded scholarships to five students.
Ashley Phipps, Anthony Howell, Tanessha Ottley, Shaundrea Washington and Sita Ingram all received $3,000 towards their education expenses.
The Scholarship Committee stated: “The ...
DATE: Sep 21, 2017
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News Staff
Bermuda needs a plan to deal with its dementia time bomb, an expert said yesterday.
Jo-Ann Cousins-Simpson said a national plan would help improve access to diagnosis, treatment and care, and promote a better quality of life for those living with th...
DATE: Sep 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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The Ministry of Education has refused to confirm or deny whether calls have been made for the termination of Freddie Evans as Commissioner of Education.
ZBM news reported that Ministry of Education sources made the claim he was sent a letter telling...
DATE: Sep 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The end of troubles at a mould-hit school is in sight, the principal said yesterday.
Tina Duke, head of Dellwood Middle School, is confident the problems that have plagued the school are almost solved.
Her assurances came as pupils returned for the s...
DATE: Sep 20, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Saltus Grammar School students will host a grub day today to help raise money for hurricane relief efforts.
Category 5 Hurricane Irma devastated parts of the Caribbean that are again seeing widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Maria.
Deputy he...
DATE: Sep 20, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
“Children first and families first.”
That was the overriding message from the Bermuda Government last night as it hosted a town hall meeting to further detail proposals outlined in the Throne Speech.
Several hundred residents descended on the Berkele...
DATE: Sep 19, 2017
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Politics
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Around 300 children got the chance to hone their creative skills at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art this summer.
Masterworks said at least 30 of the placements on the eight-week camp were a result of donations from the public.
Tom Butterfield, ...
DATE: Sep 19, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff