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The Public Access to Information Act (PATI) has been in effect 100 days, with Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez saying the period has been marked by progress.
In a statement Mrs Gutierrez said there have been a slow and steady stream of re...
DATE: Jul 13, 2015
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Although Korin Knights started his education in traditional schools, his family decided to try homeschooling instead.
It was a decision that paid off.
The 22-year-old Bermudian is now entering the world of corporate law after graduating from Kaplan H...
DATE: Jul 13, 2015
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The Bermuda Community Foundation has approved more than $411,000 in grants to support various local organisations.
According to a statement, the foundation’s (BCF) board of directors formally approved 57 grants from six donor funds.
Almost a quarter ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2015
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In praising a government-sponsored summer programme, two Opposition MPs have renewed their call on the Bermuda Government to provide funding for an overhaul of the public education system.
Rolfe Commissiong, the Shadow Minister of Human Affairs, an...
DATE: Jul 13, 2015
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Children have been given an opportunity to delve into science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics subjects through a government-sponsored summer programme.
A focus on these subjects is essential to giving children the best opportunity for ...
DATE: Jul 11, 2015
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Local student Erika Furbert, above, got a happy surprise this week when she received her exam results for the International Baccalaureate.
“I was so shocked that I just started laughing,” the 17-year-old told The Royal Gazette. “I was so happy and in...
DATE: Jul 10, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda High School’s 2015 graduating class has beaten the world average in its International Baccalaureate Diploma results, the school reported.
The top student was Kathleen McBeath, with a total of 38 out of a possible 45 IB diploma points, fol...
DATE: Jul 10, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
In the aftermath of the murder of her son-in-law, James Lawes, Gina Spence saw how the ripple effects of a shooting go far beyond the immediate, devastating loss.
The community activist said that experience inspired her to create the Gina Spence Prod...
DATE: Jul 10, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Five “well-deserving” young people received art grants towards higher education this morning, in a press conference held by Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs.
Ms Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister of Comm...
DATE: Jul 09, 2015
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Bermudians should set their career aims high to avoid being made redundant by technology, the managing partner of recruitment and professional services firm Expertise has advised.
According to Doug Soares, the long-term trend in Bermuda’s job market...
DATE: Jul 09, 2015
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