After many decades of adjusting and revamping our educational system, it is still worryingly unclear whether what we have will ensure that the next generation is fully equipped to meet our ever increasing challenges.
Emphasis is placed on what is bei...
DATE: May 17, 2011 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Al Seymour
May 15, 2011
Dear Sir,
Regarding “Students suspended for ‘the wrong reasons” (Saturday, May 14), I was so frustrated by the Minister's comments I felt compelled to write a response. As an educator of more than 20 years and an administrator I feel the...
DATE: May 17, 2011 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
New legislation has been tabled to further protect people who need psychological help from unqualified doctors.
The Psychological Practitioners Amendment Act 2011 aims to tighten up the code of conduct regarding the registration of medics.
It aims t...
The Whitney Institute was bustling with activity on Saturday afternoon as Imagine Bermuda hosted a community day, featuring sports and entertainment.
Organised by a coalition of different community groups, the Youth Exploring Self (YES) Day drew hund...
Bermudian students studying in the US could soon be able to stay longer in the US to get practical training.
The US Government on Thursday announced that it is expanding the list of science, technology, engineering and math degrees that allow foreign...
DATE: May 16, 2011 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
The people of Bermuda need to find the “courage and confidence” to stand up to gunmen before their loved ones end up in the firing line.
Commissioner of Corrections Edward Lamb has voiced his anger at Bermudians doing nothing more than “panicking an...
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Local celebrities spent time behind bars on Friday as part of the third annual Celebrity Lockup fundraiser for PRIDE Bermuda.
Local celebrities, including Bruce Barritt, Patrina “Power Girl” O’Connor and Keevil “The Captain” Burgess were all publicly...
DATE: May 15, 2011 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith yesterday accused principals of being too quick to suspend students at the first sign of trouble.
She told the House of Assembly that headmasters were breaking the law by dishing out suspensions when they felt ...
This graduation season, I have two nieces finishing master’s degree programmes and a nephew about to head off to college.
Those of us who have long since hung our diplomas on the wall know that for those leaving college or high school, graduation is ...
