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DofE: 200 Young People Trekking Across Island
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda [DofE] said that approximately two hundred young people from various Duke of Edinburgh Award Units will be trekking across the island from Friday morning, March 6th to Sunday afternoon, March 8th. A spokesperson said, “The motoring public is asked to please slow down and use caution when you... Read more of this article
Duke Of Edinburgh Award Thanks RUBiS
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda is offering its thanks to both RUBiS Energy Bermuda and members of the public for supporting the Award’s inaugural “Season of Giving” promotion that ran throughout the month of December 2014. The promotion saw sponsorship from nine of the island’s local RUBiS dealers, including Dowling’s... Read more of this article
Duke Of Edinburgh Training Day Postponed
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda BEST Joint Training Day for all bronze participants has been postponed due to the threat of Hurricane Gonzalo. A spokesperson said, “Participants and parents will be notified of the alternative BEST training date as soon as possible. Questions, comments or concerns should be addressed to the... Read more of this article
The Award Fundraising Begins With Tag Day
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bermuda [The Award] is launching an ongoing fundraising campaign, starting with a centrally located Tag Day on Friday, July 11. The Award’s patrons, Governor George Fergusson and Mrs. Fergusson, were the first to lend their support by making a donation to purchase the first set of tags from two current... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Duke of Edinburgh Reps
Earlier this week, the Acting Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley welcomed representatives from The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award to discuss the programme and its importance in Bermuda and worldwide. Joining Minister Dunkley at Wednesday’s meeting was Wayne Scott, Minister of Community, Culture and Sports, MP Leah... Read more of this article
Duke Of Edinburgh’s International Award Recap
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award was recently held in Bermuda in order to congratulate more than two hundred bronze and silver participants from BHS, MSA, and Saltus who pounded the pavement and the railway trails from St. George’s to Dockyard for their adventurous journey throughout the month of March. These fourteen to sixteen year... Read more of this article
Twenty Eight Young People Receive Gold Awards
On Tuesday [June 25], 28 young people were presented with their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award by Governor George Fergusson at Government House. The Gold Award is the highest level of the Award Programme and for a participant to complete their Gold Award they must commit to either a minimum of 12 months of Community Service, 12 months of Physical Recreation... Read more of this article
Duke Of Edinburgh Awards Ceremony
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess will on Sunday [Dec. 4] host The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards presentations for close to 260 young people who are attaining either their Bronze or Silver medals. Each have achieved their awards by undertaking various physical and community-based activities. “Many have worked with children, the elderly, the sick or... Read more of this article
Stacee Smith: Youth Conference In Kenya
[Written by Stacee Smith] I never would’ve thought that my involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme since the age of fourteen, would’ve lead to a once in a lifetime opportunity to attend a youth conference in Kenya! From September 2nd to 16th of this year Jovanna Douglas and I were selected as delegates for the International Gold... Read more of this article
Award Winners Head To Conference In Kenya
This September, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme will host what is known as the ‘International Gold Event’ (IGE) – a youth led leadership conference for selected Gold Award holders from around the world. A Bermuda contingent will attend the conference in Kenya, and anyone interested in donating materials for Kenyan schools is welcome to... Read more of this article
Duke of Edinburgh Participants Head to Germany
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda will partner with Das Internationale Jugendprogramm [the Award Programme in Germany] for the 2011 Overseas Qualifying Journey/Residential Project for Gold Participants. Lead by Award Leader Sonia Waldron and Award Chair Kenneth Bartram, both Gold Alumni themselves, 28 participants will head to Germany from... Read more of this article
Royal Couple Visits Co-Educational Facility
HRH the Earl of Wessex and HRH the Countess of Wessex visited the Co-Educational Facility in Ferry Reach yesterday morning [Mar.17] where they met seven trainees who are currently enrolled in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Among them was 19-year-old Jaymi Edwards, who has earned both his bronze and silver awards and is aspiring to complete the... Read more of this article
Earl of Wessex Visits Somersfield Academy
A greeting party of Somersfield students – some holding British flags – met His Royal Highness The Prince Edward Earl of Wessex when he arrived at Somersfield Academy today [Mar. 17]. His Royal Highness arrived and was met by students and Head of School Dr. Jim Christopher who introduced him to Chairman of the Board of Governors Tom Vesey and The... Read more of this article
Photos: Prince Edward Presents Gold Awards
[Updated with video] The Earl of Wessex and The Countess of Wessex started off their whirlwind tour of Bermuda by visiting The Centre on Angle Street this morning [Mar.17] and presenting Gold Awards and meeting current and past officials of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Bermuda. Those earning the Gold Award were Rachael Antonition, Arthur Begeman,... Read more of this article
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition
Yesterday evening [Mar.4] a Duke of Edinburgh pre-expedition event was held at the BHS School Gymnasium. “On Friday March 4 about 200 of our island’s youth will unite to prepare for what could very well be their most exciting adventure yet,” said a spokesman for organisers the Bermuda Award National Expedition [BANX]. “They will engage in non-competitive... Read more of this article
Award Programme’s Island-Wide Adventure
It’s a programme which helps to build the character, minds and bodies of Bermuda’s young people by focussing on community-building activities. The three-level Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, introduced to the island in 1967 and offering participants who successfully complete its activities Bronze, Silver and Gold medals, is preparing... Read more of this article
