EDUCATION
Spirit crew enjoys Canada's history and wildlife
A welcoming party of seals and wild ponies greeted the crew of the Spirit of Bermuda as they dropped anchor in the Canadian Maritimes this week.
'I never thought I'd see the day electricians finally got certification'
Kirk Peets’ first brush with the world of electrics came in the form of a “teach yourself” book. He was a keen teenager and desperate to get a job as an electrician, so he borrowed the book from the library in a bid to impress his prospective employer.
Cop cadets' tougher training to combat officer shortages
Bermuda’s latest batch of police recruits is undergoing more rigorous training to prevent future staff shortages. The cadets must complete driver training before they start patrolling the streets as officers.
'Kids are key to winning war with heart disease'
Children should teach their parents about healthy living to stop them “dying prematurely like flies”.
'I enjoyed learning about other countries and cultures, I want to travel'
Colita Dunlop admits she has always been the kind of girl who would not raise her hand in class. Travelling on her own to Nicaragua and Costa Rica and working with a group of strangers was a daunting prospect for the shy teen.
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Looking back - 41 years of police gymkhana
Top cops racing pedal cycles alongside neighbourhood youngsters might not be the most obvious crime-fighting tactic. But the Police Cycle Gymkhana resurrected a 41-year-old tradition designed to improve relations between police and the community.
ACW Foundation to hold its career fair at Bermuda College
The ACE Foundation Career Fair will kick off on Thursday. It is due to begin at 9:45am at the Arts and Entertainment Pavillion at the Bermuda College.
Students get a taste of work life at careers fair
Students discovered a world of opportunity at the ACE Foundation Careers Fair. From architecture to nursing, the public and private sector showcased careers on offer in Bermuda.
Education chiefs to keep their jobs
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3:The Chair and Deputy Chair of the Board of Education will remain in their posts, it was announced today.
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Education expert calls for 'inclusion'
A global leader in education says children with learning disabilities should remain part of Bermuda’s mainstream school system “to prepare them for later life”. Dr. Ashleigh Molloy will put forward his views on the importance of “inclusion, rather than segregation”.
SPECIAL REPORT
Long, painful fight nearly over
Former Bermuda College mathematics lecturer Dr. Sean O’Connell, now 68, is used to going the distance. In 1976, he swam around the island and raised $11,000 for the Bermuda Physically Handicapped Association, a feat that earned him a mention in the Guinness Book of Records.
CedarBridge announces new board members
TUESDAY, NOV. 9: Former Attorney General Larry Mussenden is the new chairman of CedarBridge Academy’s Board of Governors.
Heron Bay to get mentoring programme
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10: A special after-school programme will be offered at Heron Bay Primary School thanks to the Village Pride Community Centre (VPCC).
'Bermudians-only' jobs list under review by Gov't
The list of jobs only open to Bermudians or their spouses is being reviewed by Government. The closed category is being looked at again as the island’s economy continues to be affected by the global recession.
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