Government was given mixed grades over their education record by Opposition Senator Neville Darrell yesterday.
He said Government had done well in reducing class sizes, raising literacy levels and with the Terra Nova results.
But he said it must do b...
Here are excerpts from editorials in newspapers from around the world which may be of interest to our readers:
Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, on the sexual exploitation of children:
An international conference to combat the mushrooming problem of sexual explo...
The grieving parents of two young road accident victims are to help set up an organ donation council next week in an effort to encourage more Bermudians to think about offering a gift of life after death.
With assistance from nursing staff at King Ed...
CableVision
Disgruntled Bermuda CableVision customers may be glad to hear that the company yesterday announced the addition of two new employees in an effort to improve customer service.
"We are actively working to improve service for our customers a...
Bermuda insurance giants ACE Limited and XL Capital Ltd. have announced a joint pledge of $3 million to establish the Robert Clements Chair in Risk Management and Insurance at the School of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Science of St. John...
February 28, 2002
Dear Sir,
The Honourable David Allen is once again downing Scotland and her people! So we are mean. I differ and would say thrifty and wise. His previous attack was on our golf courses.
My sisters' families and friends are frequent ...
Shadow Health Minister Michael Dunkley last night questioned whether Bermuda Housing Corporation (BHC) carries out proper checks on prospective contractors after The Royal Gazette revealed that painter Paul Young had convictions for theft and cocaine...
Job opportunities and careers in information technology will be highlighted at a presentation at Berkeley Institute on Monday morning.
Open to all graduating students across the Island, the presentation has been organised by the IT Outreach Programme...
The Transport Ministry won high praise from Opposition and Independent Senators during the budget debate in the Senate yesterday.
United Bermuda Party Senators Reverend Leonard Santucci and Neville Darrell praised the professionalism of Transport sta...
March 1, 2002
Dear Sir,
In what direction is tourism and travel industry going? I've heard it over and over that we need to get our children involved in our tourism and travel industry. Why?
I know of a young man and I am sure that you know of him to...
