Hashtag: #Education
Column: Ben Smith On Education, Reform, More
[Opinion column written by the OBA's Ben Smith] Every September should feel like progress. Students should be returning to classrooms that are safe, fully staffed, and ready to inspire. Teachers should be feeling supported, not overburdened. Parents should know exactly what lies ahead. Sadly, in Bermuda today, too many families are returning to uncertainty. The... Read more of this article
BCCL Celebrates 10 Years Of Learning
The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] is celebrating its 10th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “As BCCL celebrates its 10th year anniversary, Georgia, the beloved comfort dog for BCCL, was at Victoria Park ready to greet all our returning students and was excited to see all our new students as well. “This year, as the Bermuda Centre... Read more of this article
Butterfield Awards Scholarships To 3 Students
Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarships to three students, including Bermudian Jeriel Fernandes, who will receive $30,000 for the upcoming academic year. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has awarded its annual scholarships to three promising students, including Bermudian Jeriel Fernandes, who will receive $30,000 for the upcoming academic... Read more of this article
Govt Award Scholarships To Seven Students
The Government has awarded Overseas Undergraduate Scholarships to Pjhae-don Douglas, Sanjayah Ible Allwood, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Yasmyne Smith, Malaysia Roberts, and Myeisha Sharrieff, and reintroduced the $10,000 Dame Jennifer Smith Scholarship, which has been awarded to Jayce Fraser. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce... Read more of this article
Column: Butterfield On Education, Literacy, More
[Opinion column written by Cyril Butterfield] Education is the foundation of a strong community. But in Bermuda, too many of our young people are falling behind. According to the Nonprofit Alliance’s 2024 White Paper, only 50% of students in our primary, middle, and high schools are meeting expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths. These aren’t... Read more of this article
BUEI Awards Bursary To D’Angele Symonds
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] presented a $10,000 bursary to D’Angele Symonds. A spokesperson said, “In honour of Teddy Tucker’s centennial year, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] Board of Directors is pleased to present a special one-time only bursary in the amount of $10,000 to Miss D’Angele Symonds. “Teddy,... Read more of this article
Veronica Swan DeGraff Earns BF&M Scholarship
BF&M has awarded the $20,000 Postgraduate John Wight Scholarship to Veronica Swan DeGraff, supporting her pursuit of a Doctor of Medicine degree at St. George’s University in Grenada. A spokesperson said, “BF&M is proud to announce that Veronica Swan DeGraff is the recipient of the BF&M Postgraduate John Wight Scholarship. “The... Read more of this article
$20,000 Public Service Bursaries Available
The Government has opened applications for the Autumn 2025 Public Service Bursary Awards, which provide up to $20,000 annually to support Bermudians pursuing studies in key public service fields. The Government posted the graphic online below, saying, “Want to be a Public Officer? The Autumn 2025 Public Service Bursary Awards are open – offering... Read more of this article
BEDC 8th Student Entrepreneur Graduation
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] recently celebrated the graduation of its 8th Annual Summer Student Entrepreneur Program, recognizing seven young Bermudians for successfully launching and showcasing their businesses. A spokesperson said, “This ceremony marked the end of the eight-week program, where seven young Bermudian entrepreneurs... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: PLP C29 Back To School Party
Food, face painting, games, and school supplies were among the many offerings at the annual Constituency 29 Back-to-School giveaway party, which was held in Southampton and hosted by area MP Zane DeSilva, With people enjoying the event despite the rainy weather. Related Stories Photos/Video: BCOF Back-To-School Giveaway Photos:... Read more of this article
Southampton Council Awards Six Scholarships
The Southampton Parish Council has awarded scholarships to six students — Myeisha Sharrieff, Enrique Mendes, Jahkaida Francis-Hollis, Sanjayah Allwood, Alay Burgess-Rocker, and Noah Hayward — to support their further education. A spokesperson said, “The Southampton Parish Council recently awarded scholarships to students of Southampton Parish... Read more of this article
Three Schools Receive FIDE Accreditation
Purvis Primary, Francis Patton Primary, and Warwick Academy have been officially accredited as Chess Schools by the World Chess Federation [FIDE], marking a first for Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Throughout 2025, the Bermuda Chess Association [BCA], in partnership with the Department of Education and local Bermuda schools, has been actively working... Read more of this article
