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Annual Student Leadership Conference Held
Citizens Uprooting Racism Bermuda [CURB] and Bermuda High School [BHS] announced the conclusion of the successful first Annual Student Leadership Conference. “Stacey-Lee Williams Executive Director of CURB, and Carol Swainson Head of BHS, collaborated to design and launch the Conference, guiding students toward constructive conversations about... Read more of this article
Students To Compete In CedarBridge Event
Nine students will take part in the Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy event this weekend and you can learn more about these exceptional students below. Name: Eliana Pinardi Age: 18 Grade: S4 How has CedarBridge influenced you? CedarBridge has influenced me to become a better person. What is your favorite subject and why? My favorite subject is Spanish... Read more of this article
Photos: WA Holds 2023 Cardboard Boat Trials
Warwick Academy held the trials in advance of the school cardboard boat races. A spokesperson said, “27 boats were entered with Year 7 and 8 doing one length and 9-11 had to do 2. Great fun was had by all and the laughter rang through the halls! 16 out of 27 boats [60%] completed the challenge distance which is an improvement over last year... Read more of this article
Minister Provides Update On Education Reform
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 10], Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on education reform. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide this House and the listening public with an update on Education Reform. Mr. Speaker, Honourable members would have heard in the Speech from... Read more of this article
Kanji Robinson Earns Global Atlantic Scholarship
The Bermuda College Foundation announced that Kanji Robinson is the recipient of the 2023/24 Global Atlantic Re Scholarship. Mr. Robinson received a merit-based scholarship from Global Atlantic that covers full tuition and books for one year of the College’s Actuarial Studies, Business Administration, or Computer Information Systems programme. “I... Read more of this article
Video: U.S. Consulate Highlights Reihonna Lema
The U.S. Consulate General launched a new spotlight video today highlighting student Reihonna Lema. A spokesperson said, “On the eve of the annual Bermuda Railway Trek, a cross-island walk to raise funds for Bermudians studying at Georgia State University [GSU], the U.S. Consulate General launched a new spotlight video today on Facebook and Instagram,... Read more of this article
BTA & IATA Partner To Offer Aviation Courses
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and the International Air Transport Association [IATA] partnered to provide nine IATA courses through their online learning platform, BTA+. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and the International Air Transport Association [IATA] — which represents 83% of the world’s air traffic... Read more of this article
Public Schools To Host Open House Events
Bermuda’s public schools are inviting parents and prospective students to a series of Preschool and Middle School Open Houses in advance of registration for the 2024 – 2025 school year. A Government spokesperson said, “An Education Department spokesperson said, “The Open Houses will take place at the school sites [with the exception... Read more of this article
Uniformed Services Cadet Training Programme
The Government will implement a Uniformed Services Cadet Training Programme providing foundational training for young people of school age. This is according to the 2023 Throne Speech, with the relevant extract stating, “To address the human resource issues identified within our uniformed services, and to ensure that more Bermudians are able to... Read more of this article
Outstanding Teacher Award Finalists Announced
Bermuda Education Network [BEN] announced the finalists for the 2023 Outstanding Teacher Awards sponsored by Allied World. Becky Ausenda, Founder of Bermuda Education Network said: “Thank you to everyone who nominated a teacher for BEN’s awards. Our committee have selected ten inspiring finalists from the many excellent nominations we received and... Read more of this article
2023 Mr & Miss CedarBridge Pageant To Be Held
[Written by Althea Emery] On Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7pm nine young men and women [Logan Farrell, Dekada Gilbert, Elmico Hayward-DeShields, Michael Ray, Skye Charles, Shenice Maylor, Eliana Pinardi, Rihanna Reddicks, and Keishay Smith] will be vying for the coveted title of Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy. The Mr. and Miss CedarBridge Academy... Read more of this article
ILS Donates $5K To BIOS-ASU Scholarship Fund
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences [BIOS] has received a $5,000 donation from ILS Bermuda for the BIOS-ASU scholarship fund. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences, a unit of the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory [ASU BIOS], renowned for its remarkable contributions to marine research and STEM education, is... Read more of this article
Students Earn Southampton Parish Scholarships
Areena Brown, Zaria Hill, Mya Butterfield, Keturah Bulford-Trott, Tre Outerbridge and Guielle Bean have all earned scholarships from the Southampton Parish Council. Parish Council Chairperson Ms Stacey-Lee Williams stated, “As a community organisation, Council Members are grateful to serve our Parish Residents; whether it is Southampton’s clever... Read more of this article
Fortitude Re Donates $100,000 To BEN
Fortitude Reinsurance has donated $100,000 to Bermuda Education Network [BEN] to “support the vital programs the nonprofit provides to students and teachers within the community.” A spokesperson said, “Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. today reaffirmed its commitment to education and literacy by selecting Bermuda Education Network... Read more of this article
Ministry: Join Public School Redesign Teams
The Ministry of Education said they “invite enthusiastic and committed education professionals, parents, and community members to participate in the School Transformation Teams.” Head of the Education Reform Unit [ERU], Lisa DeSilva, said, “We are looking for enthusiastic and committed education professionals, parents and community members... Read more of this article
GW Newspaper Highlight Dr Quito Swan’s Plans
Bermudian Dr Quito Swan, the director of the Africana Studies Program at George Washington University, is “redesigning the major and drumming up student interest to support his vision of transforming the program into a department,” the University’s student newspaper reported. The GW Hatchet, the student newspaper serving the George... Read more of this article
