“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a word picture as a metaphor created by an English author Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1839, which characterises how powerful and superior effective words, information and even education can be in resolving conflict...
Leading offshore law firm Appleby is an Official Partner of the upcoming France Sail Grand Prix.
Saint-Tropez, the world-renowned village on the French Riviera, will host the France Sail Grand Prix on 11-12 September as the fifth event of Season 2. ...
Young people have discussed social problems such as poverty and racism as part of a leadership programme.
Tinee Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, said: “The presentation offered attendees the opportunity to hear our youth expr...
DATE: Aug 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
A group of environmental science students have had their hard work rewarded with scholarships from the Bermuda Zoological Society.
Caroline Alexander, Isabella Murdoch and Treiana Zuill were presented with Steinhoff scholarships and Freyja Kermode re...
DATE: Aug 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new online teacher coaching programme has signed up 50 instructors in the space of a few weeks.
The programme – EduCoach: The Personal Trainer for Teachers – was designed for parents and anyone who wants to improve their instructional techniques ...
DATE: Aug 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
Before the summer break, the Senate debated legislation that allowed the Government to extend the financial-assistance payment limit by two years. In practical terms, the change allowed eligible, able-bodied recipients of financial assistance to rece...
DATE: Aug 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Opinion Writer | AUTHOR: Robin Tucker
This summer, university student Kameron Young was looking for a challenge.
When the 19-year-old saw a virtual internship advertised by a Colombian tech firm, she thought perfect. There was just one problem. She did not have all of the skills they wer...
DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Community | AUTHOR: Jessie Moniz Hardy
Proposals for massive five-figure fines and up to two years behind bars for people caught with illegal plants and animals have been slammed as excessive.
One user wrote on Government forums: “Whilst a fine is plausible, the amount is unjust. Also imp...
DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Environment | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda-based re/insurance boss Greg Hendrick was among private sector leaders who participated in closed session, cybersecurity discussions at the White House on Wednesday with US president Joe Biden.
Mr Biden and Mr Hendrick, who is chief executive...
DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Reinsurance | AUTHOR: Duncan Hall
A group set up to fight the closure of West End Primary School has claimed it was snubbed by the Government.
The West End Warriors for Legacy said presented a petition with 315 signatures against the plan to shut the school as part of an education s...
DATE: Aug 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
