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OBA’s Ben Smith: Where’s The Education Plan?
“With the new academic year about to begin, why hasn’t the Department of Education published its plan in order for both parents and teachers alike to know what to expect?” Shadow Education Minister Ben Smith said. Mr. Smith said, “What will be the Covid protocols for students and teachers? Can teachers have access to their classrooms... Read more of this article
Daniel Osset Awarded 2022 AXA XL Scholarship
AXA XL announced that the 2022 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to 19-year-old Daniel Osset. A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA SA [“AXA”], today announced that the 2022 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to University of British Columbia [“UBC”] Sauder School of Business student Daniel Osset. “The... Read more of this article
2022 Student Athletes With College Commitments
The Saltus Elite Athlete Programme [SEAP] has announced the class of 2022 student athletes with college commitments. A spokesperson said, “The Saltus Elite Athlete Programme is proud to announce the class of 2022 student athletes with college commitments: Sancho Smith: Track & Field – Clayton State University, Georgia; Massassi Maxwell-Smith:... Read more of this article
Chatmore ConnectEd Introduces IB Online
Chatmore British International School‘s online provision, Chatmore ConnectEd, is adding the International Baccalaureate Diploma to their suite of online learning offerings. A spokesperson said, “As a hybrid school, Chatmore British International School’s online provision, Chatmore ConnectEd, is now among the world leaders in online... Read more of this article
Zyon Minors Earns Polaris Education Award
Polaris Holding — the parent company to Stevedoring Services and East End Asphalt Company — announced that Ms. Zyon Minors is a recipient of a Polaris Holding Company Ltd. Education Award [PHCLEA]. A spokesperson said, “Ms. Minors is the daughter of Mr. Otis Minors, a Foreman at Stevedoring Services Limited. Zyon is attending the University... Read more of this article
Danielle Foote Earns 2022 Public Service Bursary
“The Government intends to ensure that it attracts and nurtures the best and brightest talent that Bermuda has to offer. And I am pleased to recognize Danielle Foote as this year’s Public Service Bursary Award recipient,” said the Head of the Public Service Dr. Derrick Binns in recognizing this year’s Bermuda Government Bursary Award recipient. Ms.... Read more of this article
Tahj Cox & Brianna Smith Earn Scholarships
Tahj Cox and Brianna Smith have both earned scholarships from Butterfield, with Tahj Cox receiving $30,000 towards his studies of Medicine and Surgery, while Brianna Smith received $25,000 towards her study of Neuroscience. A spokesperson said, “Butterfield has announced this year’s recipients of its annual scholarship programme including two talented... Read more of this article
13 Bermudians Complete FinTech Programme
13 Bermudians who took part in the 8-week global FinTech Education Programme received their completion certificates at a reception on August 11th. A spokesperson said, “The programme was a collaboration between the Economic Development Department and NEXT, the Island’s first digital asset industry association. NEXT comprises 15 global entities that... Read more of this article
Junior Video Game Design Bootcamp On Aug 27
On August 27th, local video game company Bermuda Island Games [BIG] and educational organization dCyfa will team up to put on a Junior Video Game Design Bootcamp. A spokesperson said, “BIG hosted a Video Game Design Challenge in March with virtual participation from dCyfa. Based on the feedback from that Challenge, there needed to be a program that... Read more of this article
Jackson Awarded Carey Olsen Scholarship
Ice’ces Jackson has been awarded the Carey Olsen Investing in People scholarship, the second person to have been awarded the scholarship since its launch. A spokesperson said, “Ice’ces, who in September will begin the second year of her Bachelor of Law with Business degree at The University of Law in Birmingham, previously studied... Read more of this article
Ministry On $150 Payment For Back To School
Parents and guardians “should expect an email from the Department of Education to register to receive” the $150 funding for each student enrolled in public school, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said today. Last month, as part of a $15m economic relief package, Premier David Burt announced that the “Government will provide $150... Read more of this article
Photos: Reception Celebrates 135 Students
Yesterday [Aug 10], the Department of Workforce Development’s 2022 Summer Employment and Internship Programmes concluded with a reception celebrating 135 participating students. A Government spokesperson said, “The Summer Employment Programme assists students in developing their career goals by connecting work experiences to academic learning.... Read more of this article
