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Dr. Ball Public Health Scholarship Recipients
The Ministry of Health announced the 2024 Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship recipients, with Asha Hoyte, Nia Dailey, Tylasha Desilva, Elisha Bailey-Lewis, Jordan Bascome, Joshua Correia, Dy-Juan DeRoza, Storm Gibbons, Ronnelle James, Harlee Purvey, Veronica Swan-DeGraff, and Tiontae Thomas Clarke all receiving scholarships. A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Five Schools Receive Green Flag Eco Award
Five schools have received the internationally recognized Green Flag award, which is the highest level of achievement in the Eco-Schools program. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] is excited to celebrate the achievements of twenty-one Bermuda schools for their outstanding work as part of Eco- Schools Bermuda... Read more of this article
Ignite Launched 4th Internship Programme
Ignite Bermuda has launched its fourth Young Adult Entrepreneurial Internship programme thanks to the support of HSBC Bank Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The 8-week internship programme supports the development of local young adults’ passions for entrepreneurship through workshops with industry experts and project-based internships within some... Read more of this article
US College Offers ‘International Thomas Promise’
Thomas College is announcing its International Thomas Promise “that if an eligible student is not able to obtain an offer for Optional Practical Study [OPT] after graduation, Thomas College will pay for their tuition towards a Thomas College in-person MBA degree.” A spokesperson said, “Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, USA has seen... Read more of this article
Appleby Awards $95K In Scholarships, Bursaries
Appleby Bermuda has awarded $95,000 in scholarships and bursaries, with this year’s recipients including Max Blakeney, Tange Bean, Tiffany Cooper, Malcolm Hendrickson, and Za’Khari Turner. A spokesperson said, “Appleby’s Bermuda office is pleased to award five education scholarships and bursaries in 2024. “Appleby has been providing... Read more of this article
Educational Launch Of BEA Programme
Muuvment, a social impact platform based in Bermuda, in partnership with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Department of Education and the Ministry of Education, is announced the educational launch of the Bermuda Environmental Action [BEA] programme. A spokesperson said, “The BEA programme is designed to increase understanding of environmental issues... Read more of this article
Registration Now Open For QuickBooks 101
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC], in partnership with Abacus announced that registration is now open for QuickBooks 101. A spokesperson said, “This four-week course is designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to streamline their accounting processes master QuickBooks Online. The course will run from... Read more of this article
Bermuda High School Celebrates IB Success
The Bermuda High School announced the results of its 2024 International Baccalaureate Diploma cohort. Head of School, Ms. Carol A. Swainson, commented, “Once again, I am pleased to share this outstanding set of exam results for our Class of 2024. 94% of our students have achieved their IB Diplomas, and they will all begin their tertiary education... Read more of this article
Portuguese School Opens Registration
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda advised that registration for the Portuguese School of Bermuda for the upcoming year is open. A spokesperson said, “More information about the upcoming year can be found online at portugueseBDA.com. The registration form is on our website. Alternatively, you can navigate directly through to the form... Read more of this article
Elliot School Alumni Association Scholarships
The Elliot School Alumni Association awarded scholarships funded by the Elliot Trust. A spokesperson said, “On Thursday, July 18th, 2024 at 6:00 pm, members of the Elliot School Alumni Association gathered at The T. N. Nesbitt Hall of Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire, to present this year’s recipients with the further education awards funded... Read more of this article
ABIC Summer Interns: Lodge, Steinhoff & Simons
The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] has welcomed three interns for the summer; Zaire Lodge, Shane Steinhoff and Zadok Simons. A spokesperson said, “Lodge is pursuing a degree in politics and economics at the University of Southampton in the UK. Steinhoff attends Kent University in the UK and is studying data science. Both students... Read more of this article
Students Offered New Financial Aid Opportunity
Thomas College in Waterville, Maine announced that new financial aid opportunities for Bermudian students, A spokesperson said, “Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, USA has announced that new financial aid opportunities mean no Bermudian student will pay more than $25,000 USD for tuition, food, housing, and fees to attend Thomas College this Fall... Read more of this article
ABIC Pairs Scholarship Recipients With Mentors
“The Association of Bermuda International Companies [ABIC] has assembled a team of 25 professionals to act as mentors to recipients of this year’s ABIC Education Awards, one of Bermuda’s largest and longest-running scholarships programmes. A spokesperson said, “Last week, ABIC hosted a mentor reception at the offices of international... Read more of this article
Bermuda Debate Team To Compete In Serbia
The 2024 Bermuda National Debate Team – Elias Baia [17, Berkeley], Annie Pursell [17, Somersfield], Christopher Maderios [15, Saltus], and Zarah Siddiqi [17, Somersfield] –is currently in Belgrade, Serbia preparing to represent Bermuda at the 2024 World Schools Debating Championship. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Debate Society... Read more of this article
BAC Group Becomes Signature Learning Partner
The Ministry of Education announced that BAC Group has officially become the ninth Signature Learning Partner for Bermuda’s Public School System. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry and BAC formalised the partnership in May, marking an important step in enhancing Bermuda students’ educational opportunities. “BAC Group... Read more of this article
Trott & Burrows Complete Graduate Programme
Butterfield announced that Bermudians Shara Trott and Rickai Burrows have “successfully completed the Graduate Talent Programme and will transition to full-time positions.” A spokesperson said, “The closing of the Bermuda programme was marked by joining the BSX at Exchange House for the bell-ringing ceremony. Following a presentation... Read more of this article
