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Applications Open For Government Scholarships
“This year we will offer almost $2 million in scholarship and awards,” the Education Minister said as he announced that the application period for the 2024 Ministry of Education Scholarships and Awards is now open, with a deadline of April 8th. “The Bermuda Government recognises the importance of providing our people with opportunities... Read more of this article
Photos: SPS Donating $55K Of Items To Schools
Support Public Schools Bermuda is kicking off their 6th year facilitating the gifting of over $55,000 worth of school supplies for all public primary schools to help enhance learning in the classroom. A spokesperson said, “Delivery days this year will be on January 23rd and 24th and again in June 2024. This year SPS will be delivering to P3... Read more of this article
Whitney Students Create Bermuda Fitted Dinghy
[Updated with video] A group of M3 students at Whitney Institute are completing the construction of a life-size Bermuda Fitted Dinghy in a classroom project led by Design and Technology teacher Neil Phillips with the assistance of tradition bearer and master carpenter Milton Hill. A government spokesperson said, “Tradition Bearers is a joint... Read more of this article
Applications Open For BHB Summer Jobs
Bermuda Hospitals Board has announced the opening of applications for Summer 2024, welcoming Bermudian university/college students, especially those in specified fields. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board welcomes applicants for Summer 2024! Bermuda Hospitals Board is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality healthcare through service,... Read more of this article
‘Think Like An Entrepreneur’ Starts On Feb 7
The ‘Think Like an Entrepreneur’ course by BEDC, which aims to teach budding entrepreneurs essential skills, is set to begin on February 7th, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Don’t miss your chance to sign up for ‘an educational opportunity not to be missed!’ Think Like an Entrepreneur, an in-depth course with the aim of teaching... Read more of this article
“Unprecedented Low Of 8,470 Students”
“Total school enrolment decreased by 3% year-over-year to an unprecedented low of 8,470 students,” according to the recently released Bermuda Digest of Statistics 2023. The document said, “Females comprised 49% of the public school system, 52% of private school pupils and 58% of Bermuda College students. “Enrolment for Government... Read more of this article
Nazareth University’s Bermuda Partnership
The US Consulate in Hamilton highlighted the collaboration between Nazareth University in Rochester, New York, and Bermuda, as the university personally delivered acceptance letters to nearly a dozen Bermudian students. A US Consulate spokesperson said, “Nearly a dozen students in Bermuda recently received their acceptance letters to Nazareth... Read more of this article
Mount Saint Agnes To Host Information Session
Mount Saint Agnes Academy is scheduled to conduct an Information Session on Thursday, January 18th at 5:30pm. A spokesperson said, “Mount Saint Agnes Academy will be holding an Information Session on Thursday, January 18th at 5:30pm. This Information session will provide information on all grades, from our Early Learning Program to Grade 12. During... Read more of this article
Francis Patton School To Resume On Tuesday
Francis Patton Primary School was temporarily closed today due to an electrical fire yesterday afternoon in the school’s IT cabinet and transformer room, and the school will resume normal operations tomorrow [Jan 16]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education has advised of the temporary closure of Francis Patton Primary... Read more of this article
Bermuda College Signs MoU With AES
Bermuda College has unveiled a new collaboration with the Adult Education School [AES] with both organisations to “assist students in transitioning seamlessly into College-level courses.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda College has announced a new partnership that will support student readiness for tertiary learning. “In a process... Read more of this article
BILTIR Summer Student Internship Program
Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers [BILTIR] is encouraging young Bermudians who are interested in a career in the life and annuities industry to apply for its annual summer internship programme. A spokesperson said, “The internship programme is now open for applications from Bermudian university or college students who are... Read more of this article
Information Commissioner Issues Two Decisions
The Information Commissioner issued two decisions regarding the Department of Child and Family Services and Ministry of Education Headquarters. A spokesperson said, “On 29 December 2023, Information Commissioner Gitanjali Gutierrez issued Decision 54/2023, Department of Child and Family Services and Decision 55/2023, Ministry of Education Headquarters. “In... Read more of this article
