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New Location: Dept Of Child & Family Services
The Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] will move to a new location at 131 Front Street in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson said, “Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] will move to a new location at 131 Front Street in Hamilton. “To facilitate the move, DCFS offices at Milner House, 36 Victoria Street and Magnolia... Read more of this article
Photos: Warwick Academy Students In School
Warwick Academy students returned to school this morning [Sept 1] with a number of safety protocols in place including smaller class sizes, desks socially distanced, mask wearing, temperature testing and more. A spokesperson said, “Warwick Academy welcomed back all students today for the start of the 2020-2021 academic year. Warwick Academy did... Read more of this article
Open Airways: Back To School With Asthma
“Well controlled asthma is the best defence against both the Covid-19 pandemic and the annual September spike in asthma attacks,” the Open Airways said. A spokesperson said, “The current school year will be an unusual one for everyone, but for students with asthma it is more important than ever that they are well prepared for back to school. “Well... Read more of this article
Photos: ‘That’s My Baby’ Contest Winners
BGA announced the winners of their annual Pampers “That’s My Baby” photo contest, with eleven super cute babies winning the various categories. A spokesperson said, “Pampers presents the annual ‘That’s My Baby’ photo contest celebrating all that we love about our babies. “Entries for the contest originally were open in... Read more of this article
CPC Campaign: #ProtectOurGirls & #13IsAChild
The Coalition for the Protection of Children is launching a social media campaign, and urging the community to use the hashtags #ProtectOurGirls, #13IsAChild, and #SheIsMe to “show solidarity in protecting young girls in Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “The CPC views the outrageous statements regarding underage children ‘seducing... Read more of this article
Photos: Father Of Year Essay Contest Winners
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc held the third Father of the Year Essay competition, which honoured eight fathers. A government spokesperson said, “Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 21 and to celebrate fathers and all they do for their children, Primary 5 and Primary 6 students in the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Government: Summer Camp Fully Subscribed
The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is advising the public that all of its summer day camps are fully subscribed, saying that “numbers reached capacity faster than usual.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation is advising the public that all of its summer day camps are fully subscribed. “A... Read more of this article
DCFS Pays Tribute To Foster Families
In celebration of the Foster Care Awareness Month, the Department of Child and Family Services [DCFS] is paying tribute to the families who open their homes to nurture foster children. A government spokesperson said, “The pivotal role foster parents play in a child’s life is being recognised this month by the Department of Child and Family Services... Read more of this article
Column: Child Protection During This Crisis
[Column written by Debi Ray-Rivers] In celebration of the third week of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we wish to thank all the parents in our community! As a parent with grown children, I applaud what parents are going through during this Coronavirus crisis: balancing work commitments [if you are still employed], staying positive if you have... Read more of this article
Child Care For Children Of Essential Workers
The Child Care programme for children of essential services workers commenced last week, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, Minister Rabain said, “Good Evening, We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday,... Read more of this article
Photos: Pembroke Rotary Club’s Fun Fair
The Pembroke Rotary Club hosted their annual Children’s Fun Fair earlier today [March 7] at the St. Paul’s Church Hall in Paget. with the event featuring raffles, refreshments, a variety of games, prizes and plenty of fun for everyone. The Pembroke Rotary is a service club of volunteers, that focus on community service with a motto of ‘Service... Read more of this article
Saltus Students Learn About Women’s Rights
With International Women’s Day being celebrated and the 400th year of Bermuda’s Parliamentary System, the Year 8 students at Saltus have been learning about women’s rights and their fight for justice. “As the project continued, each student had to choose a suffragette to research as ultimately, they would be writing an essay about them... Read more of this article
