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The vision of the Minister of Education, Paula Cox, to make the public system of education the first choice of the public is neither laudable, nor correct, as mentioned in a recent editorial of January 30 headed "Education for All". Her vision is sim...

January 23, 2002 Dear Sir, I have been following what has become somewhat of a controversy relating to students being sent home for not being in proper uniform. While I agree that students should be properly attired, I find it too extreme to send the...

January 29, 2002 Dear Sir, This letter is in response to the letter to the editor seen in the January 29 Royal Gazette about the school uniforms. Love them or hate them they're here to stay. One major benefit is that the students can focus on their e...

January 23, 2002 Dear Sir, Today's Royal Gazette reports that the Civil Service Head has "started a new training initiative to ensure Bermudians [are skilled and trained to take senior positions in Government." Compare your story of January 21st. It ...

Education Minister Paula Cox's vision of a public school system which is the first choice of the community and equal to or better than the private schools is both laudable and correct. It is the Government's obligation to ensure that public schools p...

Politicians keep out January 13, 2002 Dear Sir, I was gratified to see your report outlining the College's revamping of its hiring practices, dated December 29 2001, after recently returning from the holidays. This is long overdue and much required b...

We are now in the fourth week of 2002, and there is still no sign — in public — of the 2000 Census, although it is no secret that members of the Government have seen bits and pieces of the document and the Boundaries Commission will be provided with ...

We are now in the fourth week of 2002, and there is still no sign - in public - of the 2000 Census, although it is no secret that members of the Government have seen bits and pieces of the document and the Boundaries Commission will be provided with ...

Teachers need support January 15, 2002 Dear Sir, Could someone explain to me the purpose of rules, dress codes, expected behaviour etc.? A society without rules is a society in chaos. Why is the speed limit 32 kph? I assume for the protection of the ...

XL Capital chief executive officer Brian O’Hara was rightly honoured this week with a citation for his company’s efforts in bringing computers into the Island’s public schools. The XL Education Initiative, launched under the aegis of the XL Foundatio...