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The “Step It Up” Middle School Summit kicked off yesterday with almost 500 of Bermuda's young people involved.
Addressing the crowd at the National Stadium, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said Bermuda belongs to the Island's youth, but before...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Marcy King is providing the financial oversight necessary for the New Beginnings $1 Million Campaign.
The year-long fundraiser hopes to raise $500,000 in support of Mirrors’ community programme for 19- to 24-year-old men. Another $500,000 will be dir...
DATE: May 04, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Change is afoot for the Mirrors programme, with its next residential gathering of participants set for Warwick Camp.
“I served as chairman of the Defence Board for seven years, so I know that it’s an excellent facility for the job,” noted former Belc...
DATE: May 04, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Tatem Memorial golf tournament included the New Beginnings $1 Million Campaign among its beneficiaries this year.
Charitable golfer Manny Faria reported a fine turnout for the event, held at Belmont last Saturday.
Donations are now being counted...
DATE: May 04, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A campaign launched by The Royal Gazette to raise $1 million for the New Beginnings Education Trust so it can continue to help young people has been praised in the Upper Chamber.
Government Senator Diallo Rabain said yesterday he wanted to “take time...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Mirrors programme is widely viewed as the signature achievement of former Premier Ewart Brown.
He fought for years to bring the personal development programme to Bermuda, and was able to implement it only upon taking office as Premier in 2006.
In...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A children’s book series created by a Bermudian environmentalist can now be enjoyed by visually impaired youngsters.
A Braille version of the “Daddy and I Explore...” series by David Chapman was unveiled on Tuesday by Education Minister Dame Jennifer...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Ministry of Education will host the second annual Middle School Summit tomorrow (Friday) at the National Sports Centre. The theme this year is ‘Step It Up’ for a day of “mentoring” students by key figures in the community.
The inaugural event was...
DATE: May 03, 2012
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Education
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Problems with the plumbing at TN Tatem school have forced authorities to close it for the rest of the day.
a Ministry of Education statement said: "The public and parents are being advised that a decision has been made to close the TN Tatem Middle Sc...
DATE: May 02, 2012
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As The Royal Gazette embarks on a year-long fundraiser for Mirrors, plus education for at-risk youth, volunteer Eddie Nunn reflected on what the programme means to him.
A sales and marketing representative at this newspaper, Mr Nunn summed it up: “On...
DATE: May 02, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
