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Young people need to know there is a way out of gang violence, according to social activists.
In the wake of a series of stabbings around the island, Gina Spence said the community needs to be educated about the causes of gang violence and what help ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Children at a summer sports camp yesterday had a change of pace as they visited a seniors’ home to read to residents.
A total of 16 children from the Aries summer camp visited Somerset’s Packwood Home with their favourite books in a break from their ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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Spreading the good news of Bermuda College’s resources is the mission of new vice-president Phyllis Curtis-Tweed, who is elated after the institution’s boost of financial aid.
“It comes at an excellent time, as many of our people are still dealing wi...
DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
Three students in need of financial assistance have received bursaries from the Continental Society of Bermuda.
Markia Peterson-Williamson, Nia Dailey and M’Dory Woods have won awards of $4,000, $1,500 and $1,000 respectively.
Organisers said extra f...
DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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Education
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News Staff
Samuel Martin followed in his family’s footsteps when he became the latest member of the Bermuda Bar last week.
Mr Martin was moved by his father, Andrew Martin, and seconded by his uncle Peter Martin — both directors of local law firm MJM Limited.
S...
DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Think Fest event series is set to continue this Sunday with Bermudian graduate student Saskia Wolsak discussing the erosion of plant knowledge due to colonisation.
Ms Wolsak, who is completing her Masters of Science in ethnobotany at the Universi...
DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s entrenched disparities must be tackled for black workers to get a fair shot, according to former minister Wayne Perinchief, who said that inequality remained alive and well ten years after his Workforce Equity Bill was proposed.
“I’m 75; I’...
DATE: Aug 23, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An exhibition from a street artist advocating for human rights will open at Bermuda National Gallery on September 21, the International Day of Peace.
Shepard Fairey: rebel with a cause features limited edition prints, including his well-known image...
DATE: Aug 23, 2017
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A total of 14 students have won scholarships from the Department of Workforce Development.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education and Workforce Development, presented the awards at a recent ceremony.
Mr Rabain told the winners: “Our ministry unders...
DATE: Aug 23, 2017
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Education has leapfrogged employment to become the second most important issue facing Bermuda.
Focus on education has now hit the highest level for the past decade.
But both education and employment still lag behind worries over the economy, accordin...
DATE: Aug 23, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
News Staff