EDUCATION
University honour
Digicel CEO Wayne Caines addressed more than 15,000 people at a graduation ceremony at Oakwood University in Alabama, it was announced on Thursday.
Young debaters prepare for PanAmerican competition
Health Minister Zane De Silva on Friday congratulated participants in the FutureCare Debate. The young debaters are preparing for the PanAmerican Debate Competition in Chile.
Burch 'adopts' Purvis Primary School
On Monday Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith announced David Burch has adopted Purvis Primary in the Adopt-A-School programme.
Toilet search broadened after spycams found at school
A search of school bathrooms has been ordered after hidden cameras were found in a girls' toilet at TN Tatem Middle School, the Ministry of Education confirmed.
Academy aims to show human side of police officers
The Youth Leadership Academy aims to banish negative stereotypes about the police and allow youngsters to speak to officers on a regular basis in an informal setting.
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Election hopefuls are former classmates
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards, PLP Senator Vince Ingham and OBA candidate Jeanne Atherden all graduated from Berkeley in 1965.
Health Minister awarded honorary degree from Niagara College
On Friday June 22, Minister of Health Zane De Silva attended the Niagara College Convocation in Ontario, Canada where he delivered the convocation address.
Students benefit from Knowledge Quest funds
Knowledge Quest celebrated its tenth anniversary of helping students go to university by handing out scholarships on Thursday night.
Flamingos return to roost after successful campaign
BZS has wrapped its annual Flamingo Flocking campaign. More than 80 'flockings' took place across the island, raising nearly $10,000 for conservation education.
Should arts that glorify crimes be banned?
Bermuda's biggest-ever team is to take part in a pan-American debating competition in Chile this month.
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Parents secure victory in dispute over head teachers
It was 'an abuse of power' to transfer school head teachers without notice, a judge ruled on Wednesday.
Wanted: Volunteers to help schoolchildren
A programme aimed at helping schoolchildren achieve their goals is critically short of volunteer education coaches, organisers said on Thursday.
Boot Camp for teen girls
A group of 10 girls started a new 'boot camp' on Monday designed to help them cope with the stresses of teenage life. The camp is run by Teen Services.
Parents urged to do research before choosing a preschool
When choosing a preschool, a range of factors must be considered, such as location, school atmosphere and environment, your own philosophies and your child's character.
Alive At 25 driving programme targets youngsters
Courses targeting convicted drink drivers should be mandatory, a graduate of the BPCS DIU course told the Bermuda Sun on Tuesday.
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