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Column: Harris On Dyslexia, Education & More
[Opinion column written by Tina Harris] What do Daniel Radcliffe, Octavia Spencer, Lewis Hamilton, Walt Disney, and Richard Branson have in common? They’re all icons in their fields – and they all have dyslexia. Dyslexia affects up to 20% of the global population. That’s one in five people. In Bermuda, that could mean more than 1,600 students... Read more of this article
Solstice Announces Scholarship Recipients
Solstice has announced the recipients of its 2025 Solstice Scholarships and Awards, including Maleeka Robinson, recipient of the inaugural Dr. Gemma Harris Professional Development Award, and scholarship honourees Danté Sousa, Keren Smith, and Jordan Loving. A spokesperson said, “Solstice, Bermuda’s leading holistic wellness centre, is proud to... Read more of this article
BEN Opens 2025 Teaching Awards Nominations
The Bermuda Education Network [BEN] has opened nominations for the 2025 Teaching Awards. A spokesperson said, “From P1 to senior school, Bermuda’s public school teachers are shaping futures every day — sparking curiosity, building confidence, and inspiring students to believe in themselves. “Now, the community has an opportunity to honor... Read more of this article
Colm Singleton Joins Saltus Board
Saltus Grammar School has announced the appointment of alumnus Colm Singleton, Class of 1994, to its Board of Trustees. A spokesperson said, “The Saltus Board of Trustees plays a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of the school, ensuring that Saltus continues to thrive as a leader in education. The current Board is chaired by... Read more of this article
College Enrolment Highest Since Pandemic
Bermuda College has recorded an increase in students, with the Fall 2025 enrolment reaching 592 students — a five per cent rise over the previous year and the highest since the start of the pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College has seen a sharp rise in student numbers to the highest level since the onset of Covid-19. Overall, the... Read more of this article
Bermuda London Office Issues Student Advisory
The Government of Bermuda London Office welcomed Bermudian students in the UK, reminding them of their eligibility for home student tuition rates, access to student finance, and encouraging them to register with the office for support and updates. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda London Office takes this opportunity to extend... Read more of this article
Athene Awards Scholarships To Four Students
Four Bermuda College students – Chris Pitcher, I’Aura Golding, Ny’Kie Da Costa-Zuill, and Sarah Marshall – have been awarded full scholarships from Athene. A spokesperson said, “Four Bermuda College students have been awarded full scholarships from Athene for the 2025-2026 school year. Each scholarship covers the full costs... Read more of this article
BHS Students Help Build School In South Africa
Four Bermuda High School [BHS] students – Emilia Dunkerley, Sage Benevides, Gabrielle Smith, and Theresa Briere – spent part of their summer in South Africa, helping to build a school through the 2025 Round Square International Service Project. A spokesperson said, “This July, four BHS students had the opportunity of a lifetime, volunteering... Read more of this article
College Announce ‘Built to Last’ Honourees
Bermuda College will host a ceremony to honour nearly 30 alumni, former employees, and community partners as part of its Built to Last campaign, celebrating contributions in skilled trades, culinary, hospitality, and technical education. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College will honour almost 30 individuals in a special ceremony recognising the... Read more of this article
Ben Smith Questions Today’s School Closures
“Why are some schools closed unnecessarily?” Shadow Minister of Education Ben Smith said, “Bermuda recovers quickly from hurricanes yet once again public education lags behind. Our children have already lost two days of learning due to the hurricane, and then late Thursday the Ministry announced another unnecessary closure for Friday.... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Public School System
“As the 2025/26 school year has recently begun, it is fitting to give an update on efforts to simultaneously stabilize and transform our education system,” Minister of Education Senator Crystal Caesar said in the Senate. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Madame President, My fellow Senators may recall remarks that I made during... Read more of this article
Cedarbridge Academy Hosts Clubs Fair
[Written by S2 student Apryl Wint-Kalmera] On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Cedarbridge Academy students had the opportunity to select the co-curricular clubs they would join for the first semester of the school year. The gymnasium was transformed into a colorful and lively arena, with booths representing a wide range of clubs. Students were greeted... Read more of this article
