The failings of Bermuda?s public schools have been thrust into the spotlight once again this month with Government backbencher Renee Webb launching a lengthy diatribe against the education system and its teachers in the House of Assembly. In an inter...
Senators approved a three percent increase in the rate civil servants must pay into the Public Service Superannuation Fund ? a move designed to ensure the long-term health of the pension scheme.
The Public Service Superannuation Amendment Act was int...
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March 11, 2006
Dear Sir,
I would like to respond to the comments of Maria Smith in her letter ?Beach is private?.
I can understand that the property above the high water mark is privately owned. I can also understand the concer...
It is clear that Bermudians are increasingly dissatisfied with the Westminster system of Parliamentary debates and are unhappy with the divisive and confrontational style of politics that it can engender.
Last Saturday?s meeting showed that. While it...
International dignitaries and stars, such as Nobel Peace Prize winner South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Halle Berry, will come to the Island in June and accept Global Vision Awards of Excellence.
This is the second time the awards have been h...
The BIU will elect a new president on Friday with Vice President Chris Furbert tipped to take over from Derrick Burgess who is retiring. Mr. Burgess has led the BIU since 1996 when he beat Mr. Furbert by just three votes to replace Ottiwell Simmons.
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Angry parents are set to march on the Ministry of Education if the Government continues to ignore their concerns over a new student management system.
Parents at CedarBridge Academy last night voted to hold a demonstration if Education Minister Terry...
DATE: Mar 15, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
Government has been told to stop attacking the messenger and show some leadership and collective responsibility.
United Bermuda Party Senator Kim Swan at the end of the Senate session on Monday said Government needed to take a stand collectively and ...
DATE: Mar 14, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
has given his approval to the Government?s Budget and urged politicians to beware of continuing a war of words regarding the over-budget and overdue completion of the New Berkeley Institute.
Any Government would be pleased with the continuing buoyant...
DATE: Mar 14, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
As the social and environmental landscape of Bermuda develops and changes, I find it necessary to respect and appreciate the importance of oral history as a window to our past.
Today, I?d like to start my conversation with you by sharing a piece of m...
