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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
Somersfield Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications
Somersfield Academy has announced that applications are now open for its 2026–27 Equity & Merit Scholarships. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy is proud to announce that applications are now open for its 2026–27 Equity & Merit Scholarships, which recognise and support exceptional Bermudian students with academic excellence, leadership... Read more of this article
Nine Students Selected For ASU BIOS Internships
Shavon Nisbett, Rahkeem Wilson, Olivia Dilks-Smith, Anne-Camille Haziza, Noah Astwood, Gray Swan, William Silvester, Zahari Burgess, and Max Santiago are enjoying internships at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS], working alongside leading scientists and contributing to ongoing research projects. A spokesperson said, “Now in its 49th... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: BCOF Back-To-School Giveaway
The Bermuda Community Outreach Foundation [BCOF] held its second annual Back-to-School Giveaway this weekend at Death Valley Playground in Southampton. Related Stories Photos & Video: PLP C29 Back To School Party Photos: CPA Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway Photos: Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photos: CPA Back-To-School Backpack Giveaway
[Updated with video] CPA Bermuda held its second annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway this weekend on the Cabinet House Lawn, distributing 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students. Jozelle Opoku, President & CEO of CPA Bermuda, previously said, “Our Back-to-School Drive is more than just a giveaway—it’s about ensuring... Read more of this article
College & HuRen Launch Human Rights Course
A new human rights course — the first of its kind in Bermuda — is set to launch at Bermuda College. A spokesperson said, “Run through the recently launched Human Rights Education Network [HuRen] in Bermuda, the course will offer young Bermudians critical training in global human rights principles. “The course, open to anyone aged 18... Read more of this article
Allied World Hosts Summer Internship Program
Bermudian students Jae Gibbons, Cody Rans and Ben Osset took part in Allied World Bermuda’s summer internship. A spokesperson said, “Allied World Bermuda held an eight-week summer internship program in June and July this year with three talented Bermudian students. The interns included Jae Gibbons [Bournemouth University], Cody Rans [University... Read more of this article
