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PrivCom Donates Children’s Privacy Storybook
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has donated a copy of the children’s privacy storybook, Warro Goes on an Adventure, to the Florenz Webbe Maxwell Youth Library. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] has donated a copy of the children’s privacy storybook Warro Goes on an Adventure to... Read more of this article
BZS Launches Christmas Mix & Match Sessions
The Bermuda Zoological Society is bringing back its Christmas Mix and Match Sessions, offering kids a variety of fun, educational half-day activities at BAMZ and Trunk Island. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] Junior Volunteers are excited to bring back the popular Mix and Match Activity Sessions over the Christmas holiday. “From... Read more of this article
Photos: Delta Sigma Children’s Reading Festival
The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted its Annual Children’s Reading Festival this weekend, celebrating literacy and inspiring a love of reading among Bermuda’s children. A spokesperson previously said, “This year’s theme, ‘The Next Chapter,’ emphasizes that the Children’s Reading Festival is more than free books—it’s... Read more of this article
Minister On Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance
The UK and Bermuda Governments will work collaboratively to develop the Atlantic Child Advocacy Alliance which will pool expertise from Bermuda and the Southern Ocean British Overseas Territories, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinée Furbert said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 21], the Minister said, “In... Read more of this article
World Children’s Day: ‘My Day, My Rights’
On November 20, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors will recognise World Children’s Day, highlighting this year’s theme, “My Day, My Rights,” and emphasizing the importance of respecting, protecting, and upholding every child’s rights. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors... Read more of this article
Column: Saltus On Resilience, Equity & More
[Opinion column written by Penny Saltus] Every child arrives in the world with limitless potential – but not all begin on a level playing field. As we mark World Children’s Day on 20 November, we are reminded that our responsibility as a community is not simply to care for children, but to create the conditions that allow every child to thrive.... Read more of this article
Prevention & Healing From Exploitation, Abuse
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors said they join the international community on November 18, in solemn recognition of the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence. A Government spokesperson said, “This observance serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility... Read more of this article
Column: Rawlins On Gratitude, Children & More
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] As the year begins to wind down and the holidays approach, Bermuda naturally shifts its pace. Mornings feel cooler, the sun sets a little earlier, and you can almost sense the island preparing itself for the season ahead. But November has a way of stirring more than excitement. For many families, it brings... Read more of this article
Column: Dr De Silva On Children, Safety & More
[Column written by Dr. Sandy De Silva] This World Children’s Day, families across Bermuda – and around the world – are asking the same urgent question: How do we keep our children safe and healthy in a digital age? The rise of social media and smartphones has changed childhood. While technology connects, entertains, and educates, it also... Read more of this article
PrivCom Donates Child Privacy Storybook
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda has donated a copy of the book to the Human Rights Commission. A spokesperson said, “The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Bermuda [PrivCom] has received a generous donation of Warro Goes on an Adventure, a child-friendly privacy book originally developed by the Office of the Data Protection... Read more of this article
Column: Rawlins On World Mental Health Day
[Opinion column written by Chardonaé Rawlins] October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Around the globe, we’ll see campaigns encouraging people to talk more openly about mental health and to break the stigma. These messages matter. But for our children here in Bermuda, awareness on its own will never be enough. They need us to move beyond slogans and... Read more of this article
New “Little Listeners” Story Time At Library
The Department of Health has launched Little Listeners, a free monthly story time programme for toddlers and their caregivers, beginning Tuesday [Oct 7] at the Florenz Webbe Maxwell Youth Library. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Health is pleased to announce the launch of Little Listeners, a free interactive story time programme... Read more of this article
