low at the start of the new session, according to a secret College report.
And only one student has signed up for the Best Steps programme, designed to improve basic skills so students can continue into higher education -- compared to 40 last year.
T...
DATE: Jun 30, 1999 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
used by the civil service can be better utilised.
The announcement comes after it was revealed that the offices of one Government department recently had to be examined by a Government health and safety officer.
The results of the inspection of the f...
DATE: Jun 30, 1999 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Gareth Finighan
When Bermuda's first senior secondary school opened in September, 1997, none of the buildings were finished -- and some only had their steel frames finished.
And that was the least of the obstacles principal Ernest Payette faced in what he calls the ...
to sit on the lap of a senior male officer, was questioned about sexual practices and sexual partners, and was grabbed and groped by senior officers.
These were among the examples of sexual harassment that the former officer said she endured while in...
Taste of Bermuda will hold their Third Annual Bartenders' Competition tomorrow.
The contest to see which of the Island's top bartenders is the best in Bermuda will take place at Gosling's on the corner of Front and Queen Street in Hamilton.
"Our loca...
I beg for you to enlighten my puzzled mind. I am somewhat curious as to what circumstances determine whether or not a story is to be placed on the front page or the back pages of your beloved newspaper. Is it the complexity of the issue? Is it the le...
The reference by Telecommunications Minister Renee Webb to a possible tax on Internet transactions sparked a debate here in Bermuda that's healthy. However I suggest it's probably not relevant.
Of course there are those who believe it will kill Bermu...
DATE: Jun 28, 1999 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Ahmed Elamin
The national curriculum, which Premier Jennifer Smith as Shadow Education Minister had always called for, is well on its way.
Education Minister Milton Scott said the Ministry has curricula for all levels of public schools.
"We are now in the process...
turning it into a national park.
And he called for the estate to be held as hostage until the US cleans up pollution on its old Navy base -- or the $15 million house and grounds to be handed over to Government as part payment for the work.
National L...
me.
At a young age I acquired great knowledge about life, the good and the bad. I was taught to treat all people with respect regardless of race, sex, religion and cultural background. Along with that lesson came the harsh reality that there are peop...
