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Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge has said she’s glad to be back on home soil, after weeks overseas for London’s Miss World Pageant.
The November 6 event saw the 23-year-old beauty from St David’s taking 76th place.
“It was a great experience, but our sc...
DATE: Nov 12, 2011
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Jonathan Bell
Noreco Burgess was initially hesitant about flying halfway around the world to take part in an IT training programme in India.
But now business couldn’t be better for the 25-year-old he successfully completed a three-month accelerated course with UT...
DATE: Nov 12, 2011
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The Job Corps programme is currently being adapted to meet Bermuda’s needs and will be launched in the second quarter of next year.
This was the promise of Community Development Minister Michael Weeks as he highlighted the progress of the long-awaite...
DATE: Nov 10, 2011
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The Job Corps programme is being adapted to suit Bermuda’s needs and will be up and running in the second quarter of next year.
Community Development Minister Michael Weeks has today highlighted the progress of the long-awaited education and training...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Twenty out of 21 primary and middle public school teachers gained a Cambridge International Certificate after taking a course this summer.
The 14- to 16- week scheme encourages teachers to refresh their approach to teaching and learning and continue ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Despite a union vow to go down fighting, staff cuts at the Berkeley Institute were an inescapable consequence of budget cuts, according to both sides in the dispute.
Eight Bermudian support staff positions were terminated following mediations between...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s public school teachers will have to purchase a $250 licence in order to work on the Island next year.
The fee was previously paid for by Government teachers were recently informed by the Bermuda Educators Council (BEC) that they would now ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2011
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A global organisation committed to tackling antisocial behaviour through the power of sport is now launching a pilot programme in Bermuda’s schools with a little help from veteran US wrestler John Layfield.
Three key members of the group, Beyond Spor...
DATE: Nov 08, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The reconvening of Senate saw one new member, Government Senator Diallo Rabain, take the oath of allegiance.
Three of the four newly appointed members of the Upper House did not take part in the ceremony on Friday Government’s Junior Minister for Bus...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government plans to implement changes put forward by the Price Commission in order to reduce the cost of food.
And the Energy Commission is looking into the fuel surcharge in an effort to further reduce strain on homes and businesses.
During Friday’s...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
