Young Observer got up close and personal with Arnold Manders this school year to learn more about FitnessGram, a fitness assessment and reporting programme he is spearheading in the Government school system.
Mr Manders is the Curriculum Officer for ...
A local educator dedicated to teaching how the power of technology can enhance learning is off to Ghana to deliver a seminar to 25 children.
“It’s going great; it’s exceeding what I expected,” said Darren Burchall of his Great4Learning programme, whi...
DATE: Dec 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Jonathan Bell
Confidence in Bermuda's economy is at its highest point since before the financial crisis, according to a poll.
More than a third of registered voters — 36 per cent — said they had faith in the direction the economy was heading in the Global Research...
KPMG in Bermuda has invested in the Island’s young people with a six-figure contribution to Team BDA, just as candidates for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup squad are put through the paces at a week-long training camp.
The $150,000 KPMG donation is ...
DATE: Dec 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Sailing | AUTHOR: Sport Staff
US Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has pledged a crackdown on tax avoidance involving Bermuda and other offshore jurisdictions.
Mr Sanders, currently trailing Hillary Clinton in the race for the nomination as presidential candidate, ma...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A local businessman sees unparalleled opportunities for Bermudians to develop business links with partners far to our south.
Consultant Leon O’Brien has broader hopes for the community to use overseas connections to develop services on the Island, as...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jonathan Bell
A one-day seminar for teenagers to learn about computer coding, the Holiday Hackathon, scored high marks with its student attendees.
With the latest apps and mobiles games sweeping the world, the power and simplicity of modern programming are especia...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Jonathan Bell
Emily Chadderton’s heart leapt when she saw the job posting for a teacher’s assistant in China.
The 22-year-old had a great sense of adventure and no clue what she’d do after finishing her master’s degree.
“I immediately wanted to do it and messaged...
In an era where Donald Trump is asserting the privilege to be as racist as he wants to be while claiming that he is just being politically incorrect, we in Bermuda can watch the spectacle emerging to the west of us with little satisfaction.
America ...
DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Rolfe Commissiong
Dare2Be might just be Carol Smith’s last hope.
She is one of 13 women the charity is helping prepare for the job market.
Those involved benefit from months of academic and technical training however the programme needs continual funding.
A massive fu...
