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Teenager Jaret Simmons believes he has his enemies to thank for making him into the strong-willed and focused young man he is today.
The 15-year-old’s heartfelt sentiments about the “valuable life lessons” of overcoming adversity have won him the top...
DATE: Nov 24, 2011
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Several male students at Berkeley Institute have been disciplined following a fight, it was announced this afternoon.
In a statement, the school said: “The Board of Governors of the Berkeley Institute confirmed that a fight involving several male stu...
DATE: Nov 23, 2011
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The PLP this afternoon unveiled their latest General Election candidate as former UBP MP Darius Tucker, who has been selected to stand in Paget West.
It is the latest in a long list of candidates being rolled out by both parties - yesterday the OBA s...
DATE: Nov 23, 2011
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A group of primary and middle school teachers have earned international certification through a pilot programme organised by the Ministry of Education.
A Ministry spokeswoman said that 21 teachers underwent the Cambridge International Certification f...
DATE: Nov 23, 2011
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A home school is closing its doors after the downturn in the economy led to a nearly 50 percent reduction of students.
Principal Shawnette Somner says she will be “an emotional wreck” when she pulls the plug on Star Academy after seven years.
The ded...
DATE: Nov 23, 2011
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Three general election candidates were unveiled by the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance yesterday.
Among them was Gaylynne Cannonier, owner of home furnishing store, Foreign Cargo and sister of OBA Leader Craig Cannonier.
Born and bred in St Davids, M...
DATE: Nov 23, 2011
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Schoolchildren are to be taught how to ignore the growing pressure to become gang members locked in Bermuda’s deadly feud.
Hundreds of at-risk youngsters aged 11 to 14 are to learn gang resistance skills as part of the refocus of the Government-run ...
DATE: Nov 22, 2011
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A number of educators have been exempted from having to satisfy professional requirements laid down by law, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith told the House of Assembly on Friday.
She said the exemptions, gazetted earlier this month, were in res...
DATE: Nov 21, 2011
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Close to 250 electricians and 47 welders have been certified by the National Training Board, Economy Minister Patrice Minors reported on Friday.
And the NTB sponsors more than 200 students locally and overseas every year. Some 30 young people have be...
DATE: Nov 21, 2011
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Education
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A local Cisco Academy will be up and running by the second quarter of next year, according to Information Services Minister Michael Scott.
Addressing the House of Assembly on Friday, Minister Scott explained that the idea to establish a Cisco Academy...
DATE: Nov 21, 2011
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