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“We Face An Unprecedented Challenge”
The Gina Spence Program extended its donation deadline to August 30, 2024, saying “regrettably, this year’s financial support has fallen to an all-time low” and “we face an unprecedented challenge.” A spokesperson said, “The Gina Spence Program, in partnership with Gibbons Company, is honored to announce the return of... Read more of this article
Clarien’s Summer Interns Make Notable Impact
Clarien’s new interns, Maya Dean, Chelsea Correira, and David Goonewardene, made a “significant impact” this summer with their fresh ideas, the company said. A spokesperson said, “As we embrace the final weeks of summer, Clarien is proud to introduce our latest team members—interns Maya Dean, Chelsea Correira, and David Goonewardene—who... Read more of this article
Appleby Hosts Summer Internship Moot Court
Appleby’s Bermuda office recently concluded its first annual summer internship mock trial, known as a “moot court” competition, showcasing high-caliber students interested in pursuing a career in law. A spokesperson said, “Over the course of 8-weeks, six summer interns [Jasmin Brown, Louis Hammond and Malcolm Hendrickson who served as the... Read more of this article
Imani Bell Awarded MJM Education Scholarship
Imani Bell has been awarded the $15,000 MJM Legal Education Scholarship. She is a recent graduate of the Bermuda High School for Girls and will be entering her freshman year of the LLB Law program at the University of Leicester, UK this September. “I am deeply honored to be the recipient of the MJM Legal Education Scholarship,” Ms Bell said. “The... Read more of this article
Department Showcases STEAM Summer Academy
The Department of Education recently wrapped up its annual STEAM Academy summer camp, culminating in a special showcase event. A Government spokesperson said, “The camp, dedicated to fostering STEAM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics] education, provided an enriching space for students from P3-P8 and teachers to explore innovative... Read more of this article
15 Students Finish SkillCraft Youth Internship
Fifteen high school students completed the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship, gaining experience in social media marketing. A spokesperson said, “Fifteen high school students are leaving the six-week SkillCraft Youth Internship with a newfound appreciation for social media marketing. “In its third year, SkillCraft paired fifteen youth... Read more of this article
BizCamp Showcases Young Entrepreneurs Ideas
The Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative [YEI] in conjunction with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation held the second BizCamp of the summer earlier this month. MaxineAmong the twelve business ideas presented were cell phone repair, casual clothing and football kit design, fishing gear, coffee shops, and henna body painting. Standing, My-AH... Read more of this article
Bacardi Concludes Summer Internship Program
Bacardi Limited concluded its 2024 Summer Internship Program, which provided five talented Bermudian students — Andreaz Glasgow, Jada Outerbridge, Amber Simons, Imani Phillips and Brandon Medeiros — with hands-on experience in various aspects of the company. A spokesperson said, “The program, which ran from June through August, reflects... Read more of this article
Conyers Launches 2024 Gap Year Programme
Conyers announced their 2024 Gap Year Programme, with recruitment now underway for the upcoming cohort starting this fall. A spokesperson said, “First launched in 2020, the programme offers a meaningful experience to help students build a foundation for future success in the workplace. The Gap Year Programme is an internship offered to recent... Read more of this article
Bermuda Institute Postpones School Opening
Bermuda Institute has postponed the start of the new school year to Tuesday, August 20th due to following Hurricane Ernesto. A spokesperson said, “Due to the impact of Hurricane Ernesto on our school community, it has been decided that Bermuda Institute will open for the new school year on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. “This decision was made... Read more of this article
Zorena Anderson Earns AXA XL Scholarship
Zorena Anderson has been awarded the AXA XL Scholarship . A spokesperson said, “AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA SA, today announced that the 2024 AXA XL Scholarship has been awarded to Bermudian university student and former Co-Captain of the U17 Bermuda Women’s National Football Team, Zorena Anderson. “The AXA... Read more of this article
Accountant Association Join As Learning Partner
The Ministry of Education announced that the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants [ACCA] has joined as a Learning Partner. A Government spokesperson said, ” This partnership is a key component of the mission to transform teaching and learning through Education Reform. This joint initiative with the ACCA, in collaboration with The Berkeley... Read more of this article
