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Bermuda College 2022/23 Financial Statement
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain presented the 2022/2023 Audited Financial Statements for the Bermuda College and the Bermuda College Annual Report for 2022-2023 in the House of Assembly. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, This morning, I rise before this Honourable House to lay the 2022/2023 Audited Financial Statements... Read more of this article
Honorary Fellows Inducts Three New Fellows
John Barritt, Donald Scott, and Cecille Snaith-Simmons were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “The Company of Honorary Fellows at Bermuda College inducted three new Fellows in ceremonies over the weekend. The Hon. John Barritt, JP, Mr. Donald Scott, and Mrs. Cecille Snaith-Simmons were all... Read more of this article
Troy University & Bermuda College Agreement
Troy University said they “forged an agreement with Bermuda College that will provide a pathway for students from Bermuda to study in Troy in the University’s bachelor’s degree program in business administration.” The university’s report said, “The agreement, which was signed on February 6 by Troy University Chancellor Dr.... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Installs Solar Energy
Bermuda College Foundation completed the first phase installation of solar energy at Bermuda College, noting that it “is projected to save the College approximately $53,000 in annual savings.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College Foundation [“the Foundation”] is pleased to share the completion and impact to date of the first phase... Read more of this article
Photos: College & Troy University Reception
A networking reception was held to highlight the new partnership between the Bermuda College and Troy University in Alabama. Troy Alumnus and Junior Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport Kim Swan said, “I’ve lived long enough to appreciate that a vision without good works dies but in this case for Bermuda, our US Consul General The Hon.... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Signs MoU With AES
Bermuda College has unveiled a new collaboration with the Adult Education School [AES] with both organisations to “assist students in transitioning seamlessly into College-level courses.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College has announced a new partnership that will support student readiness for tertiary learning. “In a process... Read more of this article
ABIR Sponsors Foundational Insurance Course
For the fourth successive year, the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers [ABIR] will sponsor a foundational course providing students and the Bermudian public with free access to education about Bermuda’s re/insurance industry. A spokesperson said, “ABIR is once again partnering with Bermuda College and the Maurice R. Greenberg School... Read more of this article
Efficiency Donates System To Bermuda College
In a new industrial partnership, Bermuda College recently received one brand new, complete air conditioning system from Efficiency Limited, local representatives of Mitsubishi Electric Trane US, with the College noting that “Efficiency donated the Variable Refrigerant Flow [VRF] system for students to install and train on.” HVAC instructor... Read more of this article
Kanji Robinson Earns Global Atlantic Scholarship
The Bermuda College Foundation announced that Kanji Robinson is the recipient of the 2023/24 Global Atlantic Re Scholarship. Mr. Robinson received a merit-based scholarship from Global Atlantic that covers full tuition and books for one year of the College’s Actuarial Studies, Business Administration, or Computer Information Systems programme. “I... Read more of this article
College To Host Career Expo On October 19
Bermuda College will be hosting a Career Expo on Thursday, October 19 on the college campus. A spokesperson said, “Recent statistics reveal that three in four high school graduates in the United States are not mentally prepared to make college and career decisions. “Bermuda College hopes to help improve those odds, locally, by hosting a Career... Read more of this article
Endeavour Maritime Career Programme
Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity that builds self-confidence and life skills for Bermuda’s youth through experiential education, partners with the Bermuda College Athora Division of Professional and Career Education [APACE] to prepare young Bermudians for working in the maritime industry. A spokesperson said, “The Endeavour Maritime Career... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Campus Closed Tomorrow
Due to the expected effects of Tropical Storm Philippe tomorrow [Oct 6], the Bermuda College campus will be closed. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda College campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 6, as a result of Tropical Storm Phillipe. Morning classes will be conducted remotely by faculty. “An assessment... Read more of this article
Athene Awards Scholarships To Five Students
Athene Holding and Athene Life Re held a reception event to recognize the five Bermuda College students — Paula Costa-Medeiros, Kirk Hyde, Shiloh Robinson, Sari Smith, and Shania Wedderburn — who were awarded the 2023 Athene Scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene] and its subsidiary Athene Life Re Ltd. [ALRe]... Read more of this article
Hurricane Lee: College Closure Advisory
The Bermuda College campus will close at 11:30am on Thursday [Sept 14] due to Hurricane Lee. A spokesperson said, “Please be advised that the Bermuda College campus will close tomorrow [Thursday, September 14] at 11:30 a.m., and all day on Friday, September 15. Classes scheduled before 11:30 on Thursday morning, will be conducted remotely by faculty. “An... Read more of this article
Bermuda College To Close At 4.30pm Today
Bermuda College will close at 4.30pm today [Aug 30] due to Hurricane Franklin. A spokesperson said, “As a result of the forecast track of Hurricane Franklin, Bermuda College will close at 4:30 p.m. today to allow commuting students and employees sufficient time to get home safely. The College campus community is advised to check emails, media... Read more of this article
Dr Curtis-Tweed To Work At College In New York
Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed is leaving Bermuda College at the end of the month to take up a new post at Queensborough Community College in New York City. A spokesperson said, “Interim President, Dr. Phyllis Curtis-Tweed is leaving Bermuda College at the end of the month to take up a new post as Provost and Vice President at Queensborough Community... Read more of this article