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Davon Gibbs used to have an 'I don't care attitude' but that has all changed.
At the Island's Outstanding Teen Awards last month, he was cited above all his peers as having demonstrated the 'most progress'.
The 17-year-old says he was skipping classe...
DATE: Apr 10, 2010
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Dozens of Bermudians who wanted to attend last night's meeting on term limits failed to get in, because the Berkeley Institute auditorium was filled with a capacity crowd of 350.
The problem sparked criticisms that the event was poorly planned and or...
DATE: Apr 09, 2010
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An insurance company has stepped in with a sizeable donation after a Government Budget mistake turned into a disappointment for one charity.
Allied World Assurance Company yesterday announced it would give $20,000 to Bermuda Autism Support and Educat...
DATE: Apr 09, 2010
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The Bermuda Democratic Alliance believes the Ministry of Education's five-year strategic plan is nothing more than a "regurgitation" of the Hopkins Report.
Education spokesman for the Alliance, Myron Piper also echoed Shadow Education Minister Grant ...
DATE: Apr 09, 2010
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Shadow Labour Minister Michael Dunkley claims not enough is being done to find local firefighters and that recruiting them abroad is "unacceptable".
Chief fire officer Vincent Hollinsid revealed last week that he may have to look overseas because Ber...
DATE: Apr 09, 2010
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Occupational therapists (OTs) are to be highlighted through a series of displays next week.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and the Bermuda Occupational Therapy Association (BOTA) are celebrating Occupational Therapy Week.
Members of the public are...
DATE: Apr 09, 2010
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Gina Tucker will become principal of Francis Patton Primary in September despite parents' concerns over her appointment.
The Ministry of Education says its decision to have her replace current principal Gloria Martin will stand.
And Dr. Tucker says s...
DATE: Apr 08, 2010
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Sub-par teachers and Ministry of Education officials cannot be fired for their low performance unless there is a change in the law, said a civil lawyer.
But the Ministry of Education last night argued the head of the department can fire a teacher, de...
DATE: Apr 08, 2010
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A charity offering free therapy services for those affected by autism is worried Government's Budget mess-up will leave them broke.
Bermuda Autism Support and Education (BASE) president Jenny Purvey said the Department of Health budget for the next f...
DATE: Apr 08, 2010
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Teachers and Ministry of Education officials will be held accountable to seven priorities outlined by the Ministry and the Board of Education.
School performance levels are to be published annually and released to stakeholders as a way to improve sta...
DATE: Apr 07, 2010
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