The economic rejuvenation of the English town of Preston through “community wealth building” has attracted much attention in recent years.
Julian Manley, one of strategists behind the ongoing economic transformation of Preston, will speak at an event...
During the October break, 33 Somersfield Academy MYP students from M3-M5 travelled to Germany, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland to experience the rich history and culture of these incredible countries.
The highlights included trips to the Olympia...
Myah Bridgewater had the voice. Onuri Smith had great stage presence.
Drama teacher Sarah Bowers thought they were perfect for Warwick Academy’s musical about the popular British rock band Queen.
The only problem was the 15-year-olds weren’t entirely...
DATE: Nov 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Jessie Moniz Hardy
A change in the mindset of young people is needed to tackle violence in Bermuda, a community activist has warned.
Desmond Crockwell claimed an “aggression” that permeates the island lies at the root of attacks with weapons.
He believed incidents invo...
The 2018 Throne Speech can be described as bold, attainable and transformative. It represented the true ethos of a labour government that is progressive, and provided the key elements required to tackle systemic societal inequalities head-on. It reco...
Dear Sir,
John Wight wrote a thoughtful opinion in this paper several weeks ago and it has been a topic of editorials about the need to sustain an educated population in Bermuda.
Here is an idea I would like to propose: every overseas education schol...
DATE: Nov 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
The Bank of Bermuda Foundation has funded more than $2.5 million in grants to non-profit groups this year.
It comes after the organisation adopted a new “Theory of Change and Vision for Bermuda” under the principle that all people in Bermuda are heal...
DATE: Nov 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: News Staff
Community activist Gina Spence has returned to the radio with a new weekly show.
Ms Spence is hosting Strength for the Journey on HOTT 107.5 on Sunday evenings, which she promises will be educational, inspirational and entertaining.
She said it was a...
DATE: Nov 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Owain Johnston-Barnes
The sky is the limit for netball on the island after the Bermuda Netball Association was handed a major boost in a new two-year partnership with Digicel.
That is the view of Gina Benjamin, the national team coach and BNA vice-president, who reflected...
DATE: Nov 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sam Murley
Charities and other community workers had hoped the Government would outline a “more strategic focus” in its Throne Speech.
Martha Dismont, the Family Centre executive director, welcomed initiatives to help Bermudians struggling financially but said ...
