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Column: Education Minister On SCARS Training
[Column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] “The safety of children is paramount to the Ministry and Department of Education”. This is a statement I have said many times and in different ways over the last year. It is a statement I stand by and is not to be limited to physical health alone. The emotional well-being of students is... Read more of this article
Column: Minister Rabain On ASD Programme
[Opinion column written by Minister of Education Diallo Rabain] Education is not only the foundation for success in people’s lives; it is also something that enhances people’s lives. Every child should have access to a high-quality education so that they may live their life to the fullest extent. The Bermuda Public School System [BPSS] is a comprehensive... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Experiential Learning At Its Best’
[Opinion column written by Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain] In my Motion to Adjourn speech on July 19th , I stated that I intend to be the longest serving Education Minister in Bermuda. This was not said to be vain, but was said because I recognize how disruptive it can be to our education system to have a revolving door of Ministers of Education.... Read more of this article
Column: Minister On End Of The School Year
[Opinion column written by Minister Diallo Rabain] As we near the end of another school year, I feel it necessary to speak to the state of our education system, the progress that has been made, and our plans for the future. When the PLP government regained power in 2017, and I was appointed Minister of Education, I committed myself to education reform... Read more of this article
Column: Rabain On Cannabis Decriminalisation
[Opinion column written by Diallo Rabain] Recently, while sitting in the barbershop, the topic of decriminalisation came up. As one of the newest MPs I can easily recollect recent history of knocking on doors where this topic was raised at many homes. So, I was keen to engage in the conversation to see where these young men’s minds were at on the... Read more of this article
Column: ‘The Numbers Speak For Themselves’
[Opinion column written by Diallo Rabain] “In keeping with our promise to create jobs for Bermudians, the Government is working closely with Aecon to prepare tendering packages for contractor and subcontractor bids for work scheduled to begin in the new year. These will be announced shortly, and Bermudian workers and contractors are encouraged... Read more of this article
Column: “An Incredibly Rewarding Experience”
[Opinion column written by Diallo Rabain, the PLP candidate for this week’s by-election] Being on the doorstep in constituency 13, Devonshire North Central, has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Representing a party that strives to make our country work better for it’s residents, I have heard first hand the hopes, difficulties, triumphs... Read more of this article
Column: “Encourage Investment & Job Creation”
[Opinion column written by Diallo Rabain, the PLP candidate for C#13 by-election] While some claim the economy is in recovery, for far too many, this recovery has not led to new jobs or new opportunities to earn a living, make ends meet and feed their families. Out on the doorsteps of Constituency 13, the real stories of the real people impacted by... Read more of this article
Column: “Government That Works For Everyone”
[Opinion column written by Senator Diallo Rabain] The past several weeks I’ve spent on the doorsteps of Constituency 13 residents has not only been insightful, but rewarding and enlightening. This is a community of hard working people, who, like myself, want to see our island thrive. Residents have spoken to me about playgrounds needing repair, crosswalks... Read more of this article
Column: Reevaluating Current Education System
[Opinion column written by Senator Diallo Rabain] Being a parent and first time PTA President changes ones perspectives and priorities like nothing else. It makes you want to ensure your child has the best upbringing and opportunities possible. This has been true for my wife and I, and providing the best for our child is undoubtedly a responsibility... Read more of this article
Opinion: Senator Rabain On Growing, Evolving
[Opinion column written by Opposition Senator Diallo Rabain] As a result of the 2012 General Election, the PLP that held the Government of Bermuda for 14 years prior emerged from that election with a new leader and a host of new faces in the House of Assembly, The Senate, and The Party Executive. This combination of veteran experience and first-time... Read more of this article
Opinion: Senator Rabain On Silence Of OBA
[Opinion column written by PLP Senator Diallo Rabain] OBA Senator Lynn Woolridge recently attacked PLP Leader Marc Bean, focusing on the manner in which he has spoken in the House of Parliament. Politicians are afforded a platform to speak for their constituents and the people of Bermuda. The House of Assembly and the Senate are venues in which we... Read more of this article
