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Video: Bermuda College Promise Programme
[Updated] Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [Feb 17] regarding Bermuda College grants. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 18-minute replay is below Update 4.00pm: Minister Rabain’s remarks: Good Morning... Read more of this article
Interconnected Wellness Through Covid Lens
“Five Bermudian scientists will discuss the interconnectedness of scientific disciplines through the lens of COVID, and its impact in Bermuda, as Bermuda College’s newly-named Roche Science Public Forum launches next week with a virtual public panel discussion,” the College said. Amy Harvey, Chair of the Roche Science event said, “This... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda College Winter Commencement
Bermuda College held their first virtual Winter Commencement to celebrate the academic success of 32 students who attained either associate degree, diploma or certificate qualifications. A spokesperson explained that a “winter commencement is scheduled when the number of students successfully completing their programme requirements in December... Read more of this article
CFASB Relaunches Financial Literacy Series
CFA Society Bermuda will again be offering their “Building Financial Literacy” as part of the PACE program at the Bermuda College, with classes to begin on Wednesday [Jan 20]. A spokesperson said, “CFA Society Bermuda’s popular series “Building Financial Literacy” will again be offered this semester as part of the PACE program at the... Read more of this article
14-Week Insurance Course At Bermuda College
International business will take on increased importance to the local economy as the Island, like the rest of the world, grapples with the economic fall-out of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to Bermuda College Senior Economics Lecturer, Craig Simmons. “Now, more than ever, Bermuda’s economy is relying on international business, and re/insurance,... Read more of this article
ILS Internship Programme & Education Initiatives
Since 2017, ILS Bermuda have partnered with the Bermuda College as part of an education initiative to provide educational and work experience opportunities for College students, expanding awareness and knowledge of the alternative reinsurance and ILS industry and aiming to further the potential of Bermuda College students entering the job market. ILS... Read more of this article
College Student Tests Positive, Campus Closed
Bermuda College confirmed that a “student has tested positive for the coronavirus” and said that while classes concluded for the semester last week it “was decided, out of an abundance of caution, to close the campus.” This comes as the Government confirmed 24 new cases today, and the island how having a new record high of 98... Read more of this article
Minister: 70 College Promise Students This Year
There are a total of 70 ‘College Promise’ students at Bermuda College this year, taking part in the programme which “allows qualifying public school graduates to attend Bermuda College tuition free.” This was from Minister of Education Diallo Rabain as he provided an update in the House of Assembly today [Dec 4] on the $300,000... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Fair To Be Held Virtually
Bermuda College’s annual Transfer Pathways Fair will be held virtually on Tuesday, December 1st. A spokesperson said, “The College will connect its partner institutions with students, parents, and guardians to offer BC students a seamless transition from associates degree programmes at the College, to the baccalaureate degree with more than... Read more of this article
College To Host Reading Literacy Conference
Bermuda College will be hosting a virtual conference entitled “Reading Success for Every Child: Teaching Reading is Rocket Science” on Saturday, November 28th. A spokesperson said, “In a bid to engage educators and parents in improving students’ reading and writing proficiency, Bermuda College is hosting a virtual conference, “Reading... Read more of this article
ABIR: ‘Recruit The Next Generation In Bermuda’
The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] announced a new partnership with Bermuda College and New York’s St. John’s University to “recruit the next generation of re/insurance leaders in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers [ABIR] today announced a new strategic... Read more of this article
Bermuda College 2019-2020 Annual Report
Minister of Education Diallo Rabain tabled the Annual Report of the Bermuda College for the year 2019-2020 in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 13] “One of the main functions of the Bermuda College Board of Governors is to produce the annual report and audited financial statements of the College. During the academic year 2019-2020, the annual... Read more of this article
$3.5M Donation To Bermuda College Foundation
Athene Holding, Athora Holding, Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, and Catalina Holdings are making a $3.5 million donation to the Bermuda College Foundation to create a Career Development Centre. A spokesperson said, “Athene Holding Ltd. [Athene] and its reinsurance subsidiary, Athene Life Re. Ltd.[ALRe], in addition to Athora Holding Ltd., Aspen... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Faculty Recruitment Campaign
The Bermuda College will be holding a faculty recruitment campaign to “extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education”. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College is undertaking a faculty recruitment campaign to extend its legacy of quality instruction in tertiary education. It is seeking to recruit faculty that not only... Read more of this article
Bermuda College To Re-Open On Wednesday
The Bermuda College will re-open tomorrow [Sept 16] for classes and normal operations. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College will re-open tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 for classes and normal operations, as per pre-Paulette conditions. Most classes will be taught online and students without electricity are invited to come to campus, undergo... Read more of this article
Students Recognised For Academic Achievement
Bermuda College recently recognised 40 students who were named to the President’s and Vice President’s Lists for academic achievement with a presentation on campus. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College recently recognised forty students who were named to the President’s and Vice President’s Lists for academic achievement. “An evening... Read more of this article
