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Misleading Claims About The Berkeley Board
“The claim circulating on social media that the Government intends to dismantle The Berkeley Board of Governors is false,” the government said A Government spokesperson said, “The proposed Education Authority aims to unify and strengthen Bermuda’s public school system through collaboration with all stakeholders, including The... Read more of this article
St George’s Prep PTA Concerned About Plans
The St. George’s PTA are here to expressed their “deep concern” that “just two weeks before the registration of the 2024/25 school year, the Ministry of Education announced without any consultation with us, that they would be discontinuing Primary 1 enrollments at select schools including St. George’s Prep.” A St George’s... Read more of this article
College Seeks Input On New Strategic Plan
Bermuda College announced the launch of its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan preparations with an appeal to the public to help shape its vision for future generations. A spokesperson said, “The College is currently celebrating 50 years of excellence. College President, Dr David Sam said the College now intends to build on the success of its previous... Read more of this article
OBA’s Smith Concerned About Education Reform
“As the Shadow Minister of Education, I am deeply concerned about the government’s ongoing education reform, which includes the closure of Gilbert Institute and Prospect Primary School in June 2025,” Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith said. Mr Smith, an OBA MP, said, “This decision has left many parents scrambling to find alternative... Read more of this article
Somersfield Welcomes New Board Members
Somersfield Academy has welcomed Myles Darrell, Murricea Iris, and Dr. Darrien Ray to its Board of Directors. A spokesperson said, “With these new appointments, Somersfield Academy strengthens its commitment to academic excellence, environmental stewardship, diversity, and student wellness. Each new board member brings a unique blend of expertise... Read more of this article
Primary School Registration Extended
The Department of Education today announced that online Registration for the Bermuda Public School System’s Primary Schools 2025/2026 school year which opened on November 18, 2024, will be extended to close on December 6, 2024. A Government spokesperson said, “Parents and Guardians are reminded of the following general requirements for students... Read more of this article
Smith & Brown Earn Graduation Certificates
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice Kim Wilkerson recently attended a graduation ceremony at Westgate Correctional Facility to honour Shae-Unni Smith and Tyshaun Brown, who have successfully earned their High School Equivalency certificates. A Government spokesperson said, “The achievement marks a milestone in their journey toward personal... Read more of this article
64 NorthWest Concludes Summer Intern Program
64 NorthWest Partners concluded its inaugural summer internship program, where four students – Chris Skinner, Kijali Jean-Marie, Magnus Marsh, Ella Newton — had the opportunity to delve into equity research through the role of a Junior Equity Analyst. A spokesperson said, “This hands-on program combined formal academic learning with... Read more of this article
No School Is An Island Conference On Feb 19-20
The inaugural No School Is an Island Educators Conference will be held in February, 2025. A spokesperson said, “The island of Bermuda is set to welcome educators, policymakers, and community youth leaders from across the Atlantic and Caribbean regions for the inaugural No School Is an Island Bermuda-Caribbean Regional Educators Conference. This... Read more of this article
Saltus Earns BC Offshore School Certification
Last week Saltus reached a significant milestone in their implementation of the British Columbia [BC] Curriculum, becoming a fully-certified BC Offshore School. A spokesperson said, “Two inspectors from the British Columbia Ministry of Education, Bob Esliger and Laurie Anderson, and the school’s BC Offshore School Representative, Rob Comeau were... Read more of this article
Somersfield Accepting Scholarship Applications
Somersfield Academy is accepting applications for its Equity and Merit Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. A spokesperson said, “Somersfield Academy has announced the opening of applications for its Equity and Merit Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year. “These scholarships offer promising students at M4 [Middle Years Programme]... Read more of this article
AG Chambers Hosts Young Attorneys Session
The Attorney General’s Chambers recently hosted a Continued Legal Education session for young attorneys, providing insights into the Civil Advisory and Legislative Drafting sections within the Chambers. A Government spokesperson said, “The event, led by the Solicitor General, Shakira Dill- Francois and Chief Parliamentary Counsel, Nalini Salick,... Read more of this article
