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BFIS Student Scholars Heading To London
For the 10th year, BFIS is sending a team of students to experience the London insurance market through their ‘Intro to Insurance Programme’. This year’s students, Ciara Burrows, Zachary Friesen, Kimika Jackson and Daniel Oatley are all BFIS Scholars, with Ciara in her final co-op year of Law and Economics at Waterloo University; Zachary just... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Berkeley Institute Graduation
[Updated with photos] The Berkeley Institute is holding their graduation ceremony this morning [June 28], as students, faculty, family and friends gather to commemorate a milestone in their educational endeavors. We will have additional information later on, and in the meantime the two hour live video replay is below. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Skills Development Graduation
[Updated with photos] The Skills Development Program is holding their graduation today [June 27] at the Arboretum to celebrate the accomplishments of the programme’s participants. The organisers previously explained, “Under the umbrella of the Department of Parks, this training program was developed to embrace young people who are interested... Read more of this article
St. George’s Parish Council Donates To School
The St. George’s Parish Council recently presented East End Primary School with a donation of $500 to go toward their Primary 5 and Primary 6 school trip this month. A spokesperson said, “Five teachers and one parent will be accompanying approximately twenty students, three of which are in the schools Functional Skills Programme. “This... Read more of this article
Dept Hosts Reception For 19 Retiring Educators
The Department of Education recently held their annual retirement reception to honour 19 staff members for their years of service. Minister of Education and Workforce Development Diallo Rabain congratulated the group and praised them for their remarkable years of service. Minister Rabain stated, “In a world that changes nearly every day, it is no... Read more of this article
CedarBridge Students Complete Programme
Ten CedarBridge Academy recently completed a nine month career development programme in which they learned about careers in the construction industry through hands on experience, including workshops, site visits, and more. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister for the Cabinet Office with Responsibility for Government Reform, Lovitta Foggo,... Read more of this article
Photos: Clearwater School Graduation Lunch
Clearwater Middle School students celebrated their graduation at a special lunch hosted today [June 20] by the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club. The event was organised to commemorate the students’ completion of middle school and the relationship between the hotel and school. The middle school students were joined at the festive event by teachers... Read more of this article
Sandys Parish Council Offer Scholarships
The Sandys Parish Council is offering scholarships for the academic year 2018/19. Scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants who are pursuing further education through a certificate program, an undergraduate or graduate degree; and whether studying overseas or at the Bermuda College. There are up to three awards granted with a maximum amount... Read more of this article
Minister Caines Visits Devonshire Preschool
Earlier today [June 20], the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines spent some time reading to the Bluebird class of Devonshire Preschool. The youngsters, who have been learning about Bermuda of late, were treated to the story, “Goodnight Bermuda”, by J.K Aspinall. Minister Caines was invited to the school by Devonshire Pre-School teacher Katiuska... Read more of this article
KPMG Offering New Scholarship Award
KPMG Bermuda has announced a new scholarship to be awarded to a Bermudian university student interested in pursuing a non-accounting career with KPMG. A spokesperson said, “The scholarship will provide assistance to a student towards the completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a business-related subject, and will be offered in... Read more of this article
Fifteen Students To Travel & Help In Tanzania
Fifteen students – aged 14 to 17 – are gearing up for a 25-day trip to Tanzania where they will trek up mountains and help with improvements at a local school. The Saltus Grammar School students will fly out tomorrow [June 21] to Dar es Salaam and after acclimatizing, they will head to Kinole, a small town in the Uluguru Mountains, which will be... Read more of this article
Nearly 100 Computers Donated To Local Schools
Athene Life Re Ltd., a subsidiary of Athene Holding Ltd., has donated nearly 100 laptops to 18 public schools through an initiative called “Computers for a Better Education.” The laptops are scheduled to be sent to eight primary schools and 10 preschools. Isaiah Furbert, Denali Hill, Michelle Scott Outerbridge [Athene], Chip Gillis [Athene], Tanya... Read more of this article
