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The coming school year is to be five days shorter due to Government’s agreement with trade unions requiring public officers to take unpaid days off.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with the Bermuda Trade Union Congress last month.
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DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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Barber unites with Caines Productions to offer haircuts and school supplies to needy families
By Ceola Wilson
A father of five who knows first hand what it costs to prepare children for school has decided to sponsor free haircuts for boys to give som...
DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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Ten years after Hurricane Fabian, the September 5 Foundation are again set to ride in remembrance of those lost in the storm.
Foundation president Jonathan Smith said 2013 not only marks the tenth anniversary of the tragedy, but also the first year t...
DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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The New Testament Church of God has extended an open invitation for children and families to attend a special ‘back-to-school’ prayer service on Sunday.
The service at the Heritage Worship Centre will be followed by a free luncheon and school supplie...
DATE: Aug 30, 2013
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Sweeping changes are planned for the UK’s GCSEs examinations — but any alterations to Bermuda’s exams will follow the lead of the Cambridge International Curriculum, according to Government.
Following reports that UK Education Secretary Michael Gove ...
DATE: Aug 29, 2013
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Twelve Bermudian students pursuing careers in the arts have received awards from the Peter Leitner Arts Scholarship.
The students will be working towards a variety of degrees in the fine and performing arts at overseas universities.
This is the twelf...
DATE: Aug 29, 2013
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The Bermuda High School for Girls has announced a 100 percent pass for the latest GCSE/IGCSE exams.
Head of school Linda Parker said she was “delighted” with the outcome, in which 91 percent of students achieved at least five A* through C grades in ...
DATE: Aug 28, 2013
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The venue has been changed for an upcoming casino-styled fundraiser for the Bermuda Autism Support and Education Foundation.
Due to concerns over capacity, the event slated for September 20 will be held at the Sandys Boat Club instead of Landfall Res...
DATE: Aug 28, 2013
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The Bermuda Zoological Society is looking for at least six more volunteer teams to participate in Reef Watch on August 31.
Fourteen teams have volunteered so far to participate in the citizen science research project.
Each team, which includes a boat...
DATE: Aug 28, 2013
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Controversial US educator Edmond Heatley has been taken on as Bermuda’s new Education Commissioner.
The former US Marine most recently served as superintendent and chief executive officer for Clayton County Public Schools in Georgia.
Recruited to tha...
DATE: Aug 27, 2013
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