Government is to shift the focus from competitive sport to general fitness in physical education classes to ensure students stay healthier longer.
But Education Minister Terry Lister stressed organised games would stay part of the curriculum.
Announc...
Government backbencher Renee Webb yesterday launched a scathing attack on Bermuda?s public school system ? singling out teachers for the harshest criticism.
The outspoken former PLP minister gave a rousing speech on the ?disturbing? state of the Isla...
DATE: Mar 07, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
It is not the right moment for Bermuda to fall in line with other countries that have non-governmental tourism authorities to run their tourism efforts, Tourism Minister Ewart Brown told the House of Assembly on Friday.
Replying to calls from the Opp...
DATE: Mar 06, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
Government has forked out nearly $15 million in consultancy fees since 2003, new figures reveal today.
Seven ministries have confirmed for the first time exactly how much taxpayers? cash they have spent on consultants? advice since July, 2003.
Financ...
The Bermuda International Film Festival has partnered with the Women?s Resource Centre to present a fundraising film screening during the ninth Bermuda International Film Festival, March 17-25.
Sisters in Law, an inspiring, award-winning documentary ...
Kids having kids
March 2, 2006
Dear Sir,
Lawyer Larry Scott: What a nice person. I am sure he does possess some intelligence, however he seems to conceal it rather well. As the father of a young girl I take issue with his comments, as I am sure, or w...
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Q: Why did Grant Gibbons lose the support of a majority of United Bermuda Party MPs? Was there a feeling in the party that the UBP will do better with a black leader?
A: In October 2005 Grant Gibbons initiated discussions within the Parliamentary G...
Freeing up some of the 2,000 vacant properties on the Island and a pilot scheme to charge a flat rate of rent based on income have been revealed amongst a string of ideas aimed at solving Bermuda?s affordable housing problem.
And Housing Minister Sen...
DATE: Mar 03, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Scott Neil
OPPOSITION Senate Leader Kim Swan has called for Government to stop trying to avoid accountability by repeatedly producing the race card.
Speaking in the week after Deputy Premier Ewart Brown said he would no longer answer what he considered to be "p...
DATE: Mar 03, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jonathan Kent
Students in Bermuda's public education system are to be compulsorily tested annually on social studies and science from next year, the Government announced yesterday.
Education Minister Terry Lister revealed the plan at a Press conference in which he...
DATE: Mar 03, 2006 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Strangeways
