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“Unprecedented Low Of 8,470 Students”
“Total school enrolment decreased by 3% year-over-year to an unprecedented low of 8,470 students,” according to the recently released Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2023. The document said, “Females comprised 49% of the public school system, 52% of private school pupils and 58% of Bermuda College students. “Enrolment for Government... Read more of this article
Video: 2024 Pre-Budget Report Discussion
The Government is hosting a live video discussion today about the 2024-2025 Pre Budget Report with the Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the live video is below. The 1 hour live video replay is below: Related Stories Video: Post Budget Press Conference Opposition Leader On... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Wednesday January 17
Wednesday, January 17 is expected to be windy with showers and thunderstorms likely, with the high to be near 22°C/72°F, and the low to be near 16°C/61°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be SW. The relative humidity is expected to be near 91%. Sunrise will be at 7:20am and sunset will be at 5:38pm. High tide will... Read more of this article
Frederica Lambert Wins Employee Of The Year
Frederica Lambert was awarded the Government of Bermuda’s Public Service 2023 Employee of the Year. A Government spokesperson said, “Besting more than 4,000 public servants, Ms. Lambert, a Department of Health Community Health Worker, was given the prestigious honour for performing above and beyond her role and achieving significant results.... Read more of this article
Robin Tucker: ‘We Need Solutions And Action’
“Why hasn’t Minister Roban shared with the public why new changes to the law regarding dangerous dogs are yet to be implemented?” Opposition Senate Leader Robin Tucker asked. Senator Tucker said, “For several years, the public has been hearing pledges from Minister Roban that legislation will be tabled to help address the increasing... Read more of this article
Sakari Famous Wins At LSU Purple Tiger Invite
[Written by Stephen Wright] Bermuda high jumper Sakari Famous made a winning return to competition after recovering from a back injury and feels confident of a successful indoor campaign. Famous competed for the first time in almost a year at the weekend, winning her event with a jump of 1.80 metres at the LSU Purple Tiger at the LSU Carl Maddox Fieldhouse... Read more of this article
Nazareth University’s Bermuda Partnership
The US Consulate in Hamilton highlighted the collaboration between Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, and Bermuda, as the university personally delivered acceptance letters to nearly a dozen Bermudian students. A US Consulate spokesperson said, “Nearly a dozen students in Bermuda recently received their acceptance letters to Nazareth... Read more of this article
Column: Celebrating MLK’s 95th Birthday
[Written by Glenn Fubler] We gather to observe the 95th birthday of the late Martin Luther King. The local theme of this year’s observance is “Always Learning,” which captures the trajectory of MLK’s 39 years on the planet. King always demonstrated an openness to learn. While excelling in formal schooling, Martin gained a deep understanding... Read more of this article
Crime Stoppers Addresses Call Center Issues
Crime Stoppers Bermuda said they “are having intermittent issues with our Miami Call Center,” and have urged the public to “visit our website and use our anonymous online reporting form.” A spokesperson said, “Local registered charity Crime Stoppers Bermuda would like to advise the public that we are having intermittent... Read more of this article
Mount Saint Agnes To Host Information Session
Mount Saint Agnes Academy is scheduled to conduct an Information Session on Thursday, January 18th at 5:30pm. A spokesperson said, “Mount Saint Agnes Academy will be holding an Information Session on Thursday, January 18th at 5:30pm. This Information session will provide information on all grades, from our Early Learning Program to Grade 12. During... Read more of this article
Builders Depot Introduce FLEX Tools
Builders Depot, Bermuda’s one-stop shop for professional quality building products, announced the arrival of FLEX Tools in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “The FLEX Tools battery-powered line is known for its performance and durability and is now available for purchase exclusively at Builders Depot.” Alex DeCouto, Dominic Smith, Richard... Read more of this article
Column: MP Famous On Birth Rate & More
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Christopher Famous] Over the last few months there has been an online debate about Bermuda’s declining birthrate and what it means for the future. Some have attempted to paint a picture that it is our island alone that has a falling birth rate. What is the birthrate you ask? Here is a definition from oxfordreference.com... Read more of this article
