A bipartisan suggestionDear Sir,Please allow me to give support to the Honourable David Dodwell's speech in the House of Parliament on Friday in which he urged the government and specifically the Minister responsible for public safety, Randolph Horto...
A detailed explanation of how a yearly cash pot of $350,000 for schools to make improvements such as fixing damaged fencing, anti-microbial carpets, pest eradication, water foundations and fans to keep classrooms cool, has been given to MPs.
However,...
DATE: Jul 03, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
The role Berkeley Institute in shaping Bermuda for 104 years was heralded by Premier Alex Scott as he spoke of the closing of the old school building and the gathering of hundreds of former students and teachers this week to mark the occasion.
But as...
DATE: Jul 03, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
Tougher sentencing of sex crime offenders have been agreed by MPs in a move that it is hoped will act as a deterrent to anyone tempted to commit a sexual assaults or related crimes.
However, the passage of the new penalties and a number of amendments...
The following is a first-hand account of the challenges — and triumphs — experienced by a young Bermudian with autism written to celebrate the attainment of his General Equivalency Degree
I HAVE had to deal with overcoming the challenges of autism al...
AUTISM is a complex developmental disorder that normally appears within the first three years of life. It results from a neurological disorder which affects the functioning of the brain - though scientist are uncertain of the precise cause. There is ...
The following article is based on a presentation which John Barritt was asked to make a year ago when Bermuda hosted the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’s Caribbean Regional Conference. Mr. Barritt, a delegate to the conference for Bermuda, wa...
Pre-teen had knife at primary school; given two day suspension
A primary school pupil has been disciplined for taking a knife into school, can reveal.
The youngster carried the weapon into West End Primary School, Sandys on June 14. It was discovered...
THE Masterworks Foundation is to auction off its array of Bermuda Onion sculptures which, for the last few months, have decorated various public areas at the Fairmont Southampton Princess.
The auction will take place July 14, a celebration of both th...
BANK of Bermuda chief executive officer Philip Butterfield has been criticised for dismissing the $50 million overspend on the new school on Berkeley Road with the words: "Who cares what it cost?"
Mr. Butterfield, a former Berkeley student, made his ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jonathan Kent