School enrolment dropped to an all-time low in 2020, statisticians have revealed.
The low pupil numbers, which sat at 8,916 pupils two years ago, the latest figures available, has dropped 1 per cent almost every year between 2011 and 2020.
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Almost 50 families in need have been hooked up to the internet for a year to help with remote learning in schools.
The scheme was organised with support from the Centennial Bermuda Foundation and TeleBermuda International’s Bluewave internet service ...
DATE: Feb 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A man who broke into a teenager’s bedroom and raped her is to be released from prison on Monday, the Ministry of Legal Affairs confirmed yesterday.
TeWolde Mathin Selassie, 44, was sentenced to 25 years for the 2005 assault on a 15-year-old girl.
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DATE: Feb 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Crime | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Skyport Magic Mile, featuring some of the island’s most promising young runners, is back for the first time in three years.
The event, in its 25th year, will be held on March 5 at the Flora Duffy National Stadium after being cancelled in 2020 and...
DATE: Feb 19, 2022 | CATEGORY: Track & Field | AUTHOR: Dexter Smith, Head of Sport
Adults should teach teenagers how to spot warning signs of an abusive relationship, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors said yesterday.
Tinée Furbert told the House of Assembly that action now could prevent domestic violence in the future....
Warwick Academy pupils brought smiles to the faces of morning commuters yesterday as they marked Random Acts of Kindness Day.
About 30 primary and secondary level pupils took part in the event, also recognised in the US, by making inspirational post...
DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
The recent resignation of the finance minister is extremely concerning, as he brought confidence and credibility to his ministry and the Cabinet. As much of a blow this resignation is, it has only continued a worrying trend from David Burt’s Cabinet....
An environmental group has teamed up with Bermuda College to bring back a series of events designed to educate people about the environment.
The Eco Lunch and Learn series, a joint effort with the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce, will ...
DATE: Feb 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Environment | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
The education minister yesterday apologised for “any discomfort caused” by a social media post that suggested all those around him were losing their heads and blaming him.
Diallo Rabain made the post – a quote from If, a poem by British writer Rudya...
DATE: Feb 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Politics | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
