Archive for February 11th, 2012
Children’s Spittal Pond Nature Walk
The Bermuda National Trust will host the Annual Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond, during the schools’ mid-term break, on Tuesday, February 14th, 9:30am until 12:30pm. Spittal Pond is owned by the Bermuda National Trust and the Bermuda Government. One of Bermuda’s most spectacular open spaces, this 64-acre reserve is part of a... Read more of this article
Corona & First Division Results
Corona and First Division action took place last night [Feb.10], with the Wolves coming from two goals down to defeat BAA 4 – 2 at the Devonshire Rec, and BAA thrashing St. George’s Colts 15 – 0 in a Corona League match-up. Corona League: St. George’s Colts 0 BAA 15 Neal Churchill led BAA to victory over the St. George’s Colts when he... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer: Teacher Exemptions
A total of 17 unlicensed teachers have been permitted to teach in Bermuda’s schools for limited time periods in order to temporarily fill key vacancies, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith has told the House of Assembly [Feb.10]. The Minister said the posts will be publicised in the Official Gazette so the public will be aware of which unlicensed... Read more of this article
Minister Praises Youth Library Events
Bermuda’s Youth Library is continuing its series of back-to-back programmes to help foster the love of reading among children — with more than 73 events held in the last three months alone. Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry Patrice Minors told the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb. 10] that Youth Library staff are continuously striving... Read more of this article
Fairmont To Continue CADA Sponsorship
CADA, encouraging responsible alcohol behavior, announced that Fairmont Bermuda will continue its sponsorship of the popular late night transportation service, Let Us Drive. Executive Director of CADA, Mrs. Gillian Freelove-Jones, who commented, “We are pleased that Fairmont Bermuda remains committed to sponsoring this potentially lifesaving service.... Read more of this article
XL Unveils Enhanced Pollution Protection
The insurance segment of XL Group plc unveiled enhanced pollution protection for real estate portfolios. Available through its Insurance segment’s Environmental team. XL Group’s coverage provides real estate property portfolios with protection that addresses pollution conditions when they occur or are discovered on a property in a real estate portfolio. This... Read more of this article
Primary School Admission Policies
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith outlined recent changes to admission procedures for students entering the island’s primary schools in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb.10]. The Minister said the changes were part of ongoing modernisation efforts being undertaken by the Ministry of Education in Bermuda’s schools. “The policy... Read more of this article
