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A gathering in Hamilton on Saturday will call for stronger rights for women in Bermuda.
The Women’s Action Group will host the event at Queen Elizabeth Park as marches worldwide are set to mark the first anniversary of an international Women’s March...
DATE: Jan 18, 2018
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Sixteen members of staff at Saltus Grammar School have been recognised for their long service.
One teacher has been at the school for 40 years, and two others for 20 years each.
Head of School Deryn Lavell said: “Having this kind of experience and kn...
DATE: Jan 18, 2018
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Education
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News Staff
A Sandys woman is attempting to set up a carpooling scheme to get children to school amid continuing bus shortages.
Janice Battersbee said: “We’ve got to stop pointing fingers and blaming as it wastes time. We’ve got to start being more solution mind...
DATE: Jan 17, 2018
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The Bermuda Diabetes Association yesterday called for a reduction in the cost of healthy foods alongside a tax on sugary items.
The charity said it supported the Government’s proposed sugar tax, but warned that there were “inappropriate” taxes on wa...
DATE: Jan 17, 2018
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Health
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Curtis Dickinson, chairman of the Board of Education, has come far in life thanks to tenacious parenting.
The story of his rise from a meagre background will be among those shared at a full day of free parenting workshops this Saturday.
The expo at C...
DATE: Jan 17, 2018
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Jonathan Bell
Courses designed to prepare schoolchildren for work are now on offer at CedarBridge Academy.
The school has introduced classes on computer gaming, virtual business and agriculture.
Extra courses called advanced placements are also available in subjec...
DATE: Jan 16, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Students from Dalton E Tucker Primary School participated in an annual march yesterday to mark Martin Luther King Jr Day.
Tajuana Dean, principal at the school, said: “It’s always an awesome feeling to know that we continue the legacy at Dalton E Tu...
DATE: Jan 16, 2018
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Parental controls on computers will not protect Bermudian youngsters online, an expert has warned.
Deana Puccio said: “These kids are better at the internet than we are. They are better at social media. The minute we figure out what they’re doing, t...
DATE: Jan 15, 2018
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Shirley Christopher has been remembered as a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to helping others.
Friends and family yesterday paid tribute to the former teacher, who died earlier this month at the age of 84.
Her son, D. Lloyd Christopher said:...
DATE: Jan 15, 2018
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Bank of Bermuda Foundation scholarships will now be handed out based on the financial needs of their families.
All students will be required to fill out a statement of means form to show whether their family is equipped to pay for postsecondary educa...
DATE: Jan 12, 2018
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AUTHOR:
News Staff