If you hear someone in Bermuda talking about “the violin sisters” it’s quite possible they’re referring to Naphisa and Sari Smith.
They started taking lessons on the wooden string instrument at the age of 4; public performances followed.
On Saturday,...
Bermuda’s girls tried out a range of activities that are not traditionally marketed towards them while learning about gender inequality yesterday.
The International Day of the Girl held at the National Stadium offered them the opportunity to learn ab...
DATE: Oct 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
A group of pupils from Mount Saint Agnes Academy are on a tour of Canadian universities that specialise in their further education interests.
The ten day tour will take in Halifax, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario.
Pupils will visit 21 campus...
DATE: Oct 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Other | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
Argo Foundation has made a further contribution to the Bermuda Sloop Foundation.
The philanthropic arm of Argo Group, the Bermudian-based insurer and reinsurer, has donated more than $125,000 to the sloop programme since 2009.
The new donation will ...
Elder the Reverend Maureen Clemendor was a child when her faith was ignited through the ministry at St Philip AME Church.
Her family started attending the Smith’s church after they moved to a home on nearby Hermitage Road.
They were immediately wel...
Public school principals started a work-to-rule yesterday after a dispute over their workloads.
The school heads walked out of their regular Thursday meeting, sources said.
One teacher told The Royal Gazette: “I know that the principals are not happy...
DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Education | AUTHOR: Sarah Lagan
Dear Sir,
It is often said that some parents tend to disengage from their children’s education. This translates into “giving up” or resigning the parent role.
The exercise of a parent’s authority tends to encounter various difficulties, whether it is...
DATE: Oct 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Letters to the Editor |
Taxpayers will continue to “pick up the slack” if workers do not get a living wage, a public forum heard this week.
Martha Dismont, the executive director of Family Centre, said financial assistance for food and housing for struggling Bermudians was ...
A note from Karen Attiah, Washington Post Global Opinions editor: I received this column from Jamal Khashoggi’s translator and assistant the day after Jamal was reported missing in Istanbul. The Post held off publishing it because we hoped Jamal woul...
The Year 9 BHS sloop adventure was a truly unforgettable experience where we learnt many things, including how to steer a helm, tie knots, the science of buoyancy, and even the history of sailing. Every day was fun and exciting.
When we first arrived...
