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Presentation: “Why Is Archaeology So White?”
Archaeologist Catherine Draycott is to probe the lack of racial diversity in her field at ThinkFest next week. In a talk entitled “Why is Archaeology so white? And what can we do about it?” Durham University professor Dr Draycott will sketch out a research proposal and pilot a survey at this year’s third ThinkFest presentation on September 12. She... Read more of this article
Former Astronaut Among TEDx Speakers
A Space Shuttle astronaut, a former Central Intelligence Agency master of disguise and false identities and the founder and chief test pilot of a company which manufactures jet suits are among the guest speakers confirmed for the line-up of this year’s TEDxBermuda talks. Being held in October, the annual TEDx [Technology, Entertainment, Design]... Read more of this article
DFI Set To Hold ‘White Chair Wisdom’ Event
The Designed for Impact [DFI] Women’s Conference will be holding an event dubbed ‘White Chair Wisdom’ on November 8 at the Fairmont Southampton A spokesperson said, “Designed for Impact – Bermuda’s largest Women’s Conference and Event Series – together with presenting sponsor Ascendant, returns this fall for White... Read more of this article
Mental Health In The Church Workshop
Dr. Althea Winifred – Dean of Substance International Institute Faith School – will be hosting a workshop dubbed ‘Mental Health in the Church’ on Thursday, October 10 from 6.00pm to 9.00pm at the Heritage Worship Center in Hamilton. Dr. Winifred said, “In Bermuda, there is a Mental Health Awareness Week from October 6 to October... Read more of this article
2.5 Hour Video: ‘Independence For Bermuda’
A forum titled “Independence For Bermuda: Now, Or Never?” was held last night [Aug 22] at the Dr. E Gordon Hall at the BIU Headquarters with the featured panelists including Lloyd Williams, Ryan Robinson Perinchief, former Premier Alex Scott, Phil Perinchief, and Cordell Riley. The 2.5 hour replay is below: Related Stories Video: Martha Dismont’s... Read more of this article
Public Invited To Forum On Independence
The public is invited to attend a forum titled “Independence For Bermuda: Now, Or Never?” which will take place on Thursday [Aug 22] at 6.00pm at the Dr. E Gordon Hall at the BIU Headquarters. A spokesperson said, “Panelists who will address the topic are as follows: “Phil Perinchief “Phil has been a political activist, opinion... Read more of this article
BASE To Hold SCERTS Model Workshops
Working in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, BASE [Bermuda Autism Support and Education] will be offering a free workshop tomorrow evening [Aug 21] with Emily Rubin, the director of the Educational Outreach Program at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, Georgia, with a second workshop to be held in September. “SCERTS is a comprehensive... Read more of this article
BII Conference To Focus On Transformation
Topics ranging from cannabis and opioids to climate change are set to take centre stage at a major insurance conference. The Bermuda Insurance Institute [BII] will hold its annual conference on October 3 and has chosen ‘transformation’ as the overall theme. Matthew Irvine, Conference Chair, said: “Every generation feels that their period in time... Read more of this article
Sports Forum To Feature Top Bermuda Athletes
A sports forum featuring some of Bermuda’s most accomplished athletes will be held next month. Football star Shaun Goater, Olympic diver Katura Horton-Perinchief, Olympic triple jumper Brian Wellman, former professional basketball player Sullivan Phillips and others will headline the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation’s Sports Conference... Read more of this article
Magazine Reports On Bermuda Plastics Summit
An eight-deck, 400-foot icebreaker is a rare enough sight in Bermuda’s waters. An icebreaker carrying a party of leading American plastics industry executives and environmental activists is an even rarer one. But when the Royal Canadian Geographical Society’s vessel Resolute called in Bermuda in May, she took on just such a seemingly mismatched... Read more of this article
‘Independence: Now Or Never?’ On August 22
A forum titled “Independence For Bermuda: Now, Or Never?” will take place on Thursday, August 22 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm at the Dr. E Gordon Hall at the BIU Headquarters; and the panelists are scheduled to include Lloyd Williams, Ryan Robinson Perinchief, Alex Scott, Phil Perinchief, and Cordell Riley. Related Stories Training For ‘Non-Police... Read more of this article
ThinkFest 2019 To Launch On August 23rd
Think Media announced that Think Fest 2019 is to launch on Friday, August 23 with a talk by Joanne Ball-Burgess [pictured left] at the Bermuda College. “Ms Burgess-Ball will deliver a presentation entitled: The Journey to Self: Surviving a Terrorist Attack and Thriving in Kenya in which she will discuss in detail her experience of being trapped... Read more of this article
