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Shiona Turini Styles New Barbie Doll Series

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:43:10 +0000

Shiona Turini worked with Barbie for their latest campaign, with the iconic doll brand saying they were “proud to collaborate” with the Bermudian stylist for “this series celebrating diversity through fashion.” Barbie posted on Instagram saying, “Proud to collaborate with stylist and creative consultant @shionat for this series celebrating diversity through fashion,” and then quoted Ms […]

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Allure Magazine Highlights Salt Spray Soap Co

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:55:04 +0000

In celebration of Black History Month, American beauty magazine Allure has highlighted 16 of the best black-owned beauty brands, with Salt Spray Soap Co. – a skincare line by Bermudian Genelle John – among the brands highlighted. Allure said, “Unfortunately, though so many of our wider cultural and stylistic proclivities come from the Black community […]

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Turini Styles Kerry Washington For Variety

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Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:00:16 +0000

Bermudian fashion consultant Shiona Turini recently worked with American magazine Variety to style Kerry Washington for the publication’s cover photo shoot. Ms. Turini was also recently recognized for working with toy maker Mattel to style a line of Barbie dolls, and earlier this year attended the Costume Designers Guild Awards [CGDA] in Beverly Hills, California, […]

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Turini Styles Top Actresses For T Magazine

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:31:35 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for The New York Times’ T Magazine, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling a group which included a number of highly prominent black actresses and entertainers including Halle Berry, Taraji Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise, and Viola Davis. Sharing one of the shoot’s photos […]

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Police Confirm: Gunshots In Spring Hill, Warwick

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:43:59 +0000

Gunshots were fired last night [March 26] in the Spring Hill, Warwick area, the police have confirmed, adding that it does not appear that anyone was injured. A police spokesperson said, “Around 10:40pm Tuesday, March 26th several 911 calls were received reporting gunshots in the Spring Hill, Warwick area. Police officers responded to the neighbourhood […]

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Gunshots Fired In Khyber Heights, Warwick Area

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Published On :: Sun, 07 Apr 2019 19:45:38 +0000

Around 3:05pm today [April 7] police attended the Khyber Heights, Warwick area after “receiving several reports of gunshots being heard, with police confirming that a firearm had been discharged, however there are no reports of injuries. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:05pm today, [Sunday April 7th] police attended the Khyber Heights Warwick area after receiving […]

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Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Paget

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Published On :: Mon, 20 May 2019 17:38:53 +0000

Police have confirmed that a firearm was discharged in the area of Harbour Road in Paget on Sunday night [May 19] and are appealing for witnesses. A police spokesperson said, “Around 11:30pm Sunday, May 19th police officers responded to a report of a gunshot on Harbour Road in Paget, in the vicinity of Manse Road. […]

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Four Men Arrested In Connection With Shooting

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 22:03:35 +0000

Four men were arrested this afternoon [Sept 15] in connection with the shooting on Court Street last night, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 9:50pm Saturday, September 14th on Court Street in the City of Hamilton, near the junction with Elliot Street […]

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Man Injured In St. David’s Shooting Incident

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:30:25 +0000

[Updated] Multiple police vehicles responded to a firearm incident in the St. David’s area tonight [Oct 3] and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. An ambulance attended the scene and transported someone to King Edward Memorial Hospital. Police officers could be seen searching the area with flashlights and the forensic unit has arrived […]

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Police Appeal For Witnesses To Shooting

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:24:18 +0000

The police are appealing for witnesses to the shooting last night in the east end, which resulted in a 64-year-old man being shot in the shoulder. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives continue to investigate a confirmed firearm incident that occurred around 10:25pm Thursday, October 3rd in the Cashew City Road, St. George’s area where a […]

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Police: One Person Injured In Shooting Incident

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 06:36:57 +0000

[Updated] Police have responded to a firearms incident on Court Street this morning [Dec 22] where multiple police vehicles and officers can be seen in the area, and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 2.37am: Police officers could be […]

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Two Men Arrested After Shooting On Court Street

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Published On :: Sun, 22 Dec 2019 22:50:48 +0000

The police have arrested two men following the shooting on Court Street which resulted in a 32-year old man being injured. A police spokesperson said, “About 1:27am on Sunday 22nd December 2019, an armed suspect walked onto Court Street. “At the time there was a group of men standing on the sidewalk just outside of […]

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Videos: BPS Investigating Multiple Gun Incidents

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:06:35 +0000

[Updated with video] The police are currently investigating a series of firearms incidents, including two that have occurred within the past 72 hours; one on Saturday and one on Wednesday, with the police releasing video footage of one suspect. Detective Inspector Jason Smith said, “The B.P.S. is currently investigating a series of firearms incidents that […]

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26-Year-Old Man Shot In Devonshire

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:01:03 +0000

[Updated: A 26-year-old man was near the bus stop between Dock Hill and Glebe Road on North Shore when two men on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit multiple times and ran off attempting to flag down vehicles, and was subsequently taken to hospital in a private vehicle] A man was shot while standing […]

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Police Confirm Firearm Incident In Warwick

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:43:37 +0000

[Updated] Multiple police officers and vehicles can be seen the Khyber Heights area of Warwick this evening [Feb 3]. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 8.34pm: A police spokesperson said, “At around 6.50pm this evening, police received calls of a firearms incident at a residence on Scott’s […]

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Video: Police Confirm Four Gun Incidents

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:15:40 +0000

[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service held a press conference this afternoon [Feb 4], with the police confirming that they responded to “four separate firearms incidents yesterday.” They said that the first incident was brought to their attention at about 9.30am yesterday morning about an incident that occurred at about 1.00am when a firearm was discharged […]

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17-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With Shooting

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Published On :: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:06:29 +0000

[Updated] A 17-year-old male was arrested last night in “relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road,” the police have confirmed. Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro said, “We arrested a 17-year-old male from Devonshire on Court Street last night in relation to the attempted murder of a man on North Shore Road […]

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Four People In Custody, Other Arrests Planned

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 20:43:54 +0000

There are four people in custody that police believe were “involved in the shootings,” Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley said, adding that “there are other arrests planned.” The Commissioner’s comments follow after the spate of gun violence on Monday, which saw the police respond to four separate firearms incidents in 24 hours. According to the police, the […]

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Police: Firearms Used Are ‘Not New Weapons’

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Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:36:50 +0000

The police confirmed that ballistic testing revealed that the firearms used in recent incidents “are not new weapons and have been linked to previous matters.” A police spokesperson said, “As the investigations into the recent firearms incidents continue, the Bermuda Police would like to thank the community for their willingness to assist by providing information […]

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Man Shot In Happy Valley Lane Area

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:53:51 +0000

A man in his early 20s was treated for a gunshot wound in his arm after a shooting that apparently occurred in the Happy Valley Lane area in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7:00 pm on Thursday 13th February, police received several reports of gunshots being heard in the area of Middletown, Pembroke. “A […]

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Video: Police On Latest Firearm Incident

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 20:06:43 +0000

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] held a conference this afternoon [Feb 14] to discuss last night’s firearms incident. Detective Sergeant Jason Smith said, “We can subsequently confirm that a firearm was discharged in the area and that a 22-year-old male received injuries as a result. The victim was taken to hospital, was treated for his […]

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Video: Shooting Victim’s Mother Makes Appeal

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:35:19 +0000

After losing one son to gun violence and having another son injured in a shooting, a Bermudian mother has appealed for help, calling on people to pull together and unite. In an emotional appeal yesterday, Nicole Fox said, “This has been the second time my home has been hit with bullets. Many of you could say […]

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Corbishley: Property Owner Was Not Involved

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:45:46 +0000

Following comments on social media about a property owner after a recent shooting, Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley has moved to clarify that the owner of the property “had no involvement in this matter.” Commissioner Corbishley said, “On Sunday the 16th of February, following the shooting incident on Field View Lane, Pembroke, the BPS had cause […]

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OBA’s Smith: ‘Police Budget Must Be Protected’

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Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:18:57 +0000

“Following the recent spate of shootings, the police budget must be protected if they are to be able to combat gang crime,” Shadow National Security Minister Ben Smith said today. Mr. Smith said, “Recently, I expressed my concerns about reports reaching me that the Bermuda Police Service budget could be cut by as much as […]

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Teachers Union Sign Off On Job Descriptions

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Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:45:58 +0000

The Bermuda Union of Teachers said they have signed off on the long awaited Job Descriptions for Para-educators and Educational Therapist Assistants. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Union of Teachers is happy to reveal that after a twenty year battle for clarity, this Union has signed off on the long awaited Job Descriptions [JD] for […]

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BCCL To Host Open House On March 14

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:36:35 +0000

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] will be hosting an open house on Saturday, March 14 from 9.00am to 11.00am. A spokesperson said, “BCCL is a private school for students who have a language-based learning difference, beginning at age six. Prospective parents are welcome to attend and learn more about BCCL’s personalized learning approach. […]

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Butterfield Invites Applications For Scholarships

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 21:03:34 +0000

The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited is accepting applications for its undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships. The deadline for both scholarships is Friday 27 March 2020. Undergraduate Scholarship A spokesperson said, “The Sir Harry D. Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a Bermudian student commencing, or already pursuing, an undergraduate degree overseas at an […]

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Impact Mentoring To Launch New Campaign

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:59:50 +0000

Impact Mentoring Academy will be launching a new capital campaign, which involves a seven-year strategic plan. A spokesperson said, “Impact Mentoring Academy is launching a new capital campaign to form a bridge to the future of education in Bermuda! “The seven-year strategic plan [2018-2025] is focused on transitioning the academy into the premier site for […]

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Minister Rabain On Math In Primary Schools

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:00:16 +0000

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain spoke in the House of Assembly today [March 11] about the Mathematics Intervention Programme that has been implemented in the island’s public primary schools. Minister Rabain said, “In February 2018, I shared the Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE results for the 2017/2018 school year. During that press conference, I advised the […]

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CedarBridge Academy Honours Three Women

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:23:11 +0000

Cedarbridge Academy staged a tree planting yesterday [March 11] in order to mark International Women’s Day, honouring three women “who have made significant contributions to the school.” The planting took place in accord with Vision 2020’s goal of planting 2,020 trees by the end of the year. CedarBridge Deputy Principal Kalreta Conyers-Steede relayed remarks on […]

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Video: Education Minister Press Conference

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Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 16:13:36 +0000

The Minister of Education Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this afternoon [March 12] “regarding work being undertaken in our public school system.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Update: The live broadcast has concluded and the 19-minute replay is below Related Stories Video: Education […]

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Minister: ‘Transforming Public School Education’

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:02:39 +0000

“Plan 2022, the five-year strategic plan and blue-print for our public school system, maps out a specific path for transforming public school education,” Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [March 13], the Minister said, “Under the strategic leadership of the Commissioner of Education, Officers in the Department of […]

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BHS School To Close For ‘Unknown Period’

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:30:23 +0000

BHS has announced that a “decision has been made to close the School at the end of the day on Monday, March 16th.” A spokesperson said, “On Sunday afternoon, BHS received news that a Secondary student was screened for Covid-19, as a precautionary measure over the weekend. “This student was absent from BHS for most […]

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Government: Public Schools Remain Open

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:03:30 +0000

“While school activity has been restricted public schools remain open,” the Department of Education said this afternoon, adding that they have put preventative measures in place including stepped up cleaning and disinfecting, suspension of field trips, sporting events and assemblies, encouraging sick staff and students to stay at home, social distancing and more. A Government spokesperson […]

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Saltus & Warwick Moving To Virtual Learning

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:12:51 +0000

In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, both Saltus Grammar School and Warwick Academy have made the decision to move classes to virtual platforms. A Saltus spokesperson said, “Saltus has made the decision to transition to a virtual learning platform as of tomorrow, March 17, 2020. “Attendance and all classes will continue remotely through our school’s […]

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Education Dept: Letter To Public School Parents

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:53:15 +0000

The Department of Education issued a letter to public school parents regarding steps currently being undertaken in reference to Covid-19, saying that while public schools are currently open, they “are devising contingency plans to support children’s continued learning in the event that schools are closed.” A government spokesperson said, “The Department of Education issued the following […]

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Covid-19: No IB Exams At BHS This Year

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Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:05:27 +0000

The Bermuda High School [BHS] announced that the IB examinations will not be held this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “BHS has announced to students, parents, and staff that the IB examinations due to take place between April 30th and May 22nd, will not be held this year due to the […]

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Column: Continue To Excel In Education

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:35:12 +0000

[Opinion column written by Cole Simons] As parents, grandparents, and students, we must work collectively to ensure that we have a positive outcome during these challenging times. We all must make a contribution to ensure that the delivery of education remains as seamless as possible and that our students are positioned to continue to excel […]

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Warwick Academy Remote Learning Programme

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Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:30:49 +0000

[Written by Warwick Academy student An Mei Daniels] My school, Warwick Academy, is now several days into its programme of remote learning, which commenced on Friday 20th March in response to school closures due to the Covid-19 virus. In the days leading up to the school closure, teachers immediately started training so that the remote […]

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Minister Updates On Education, Child Care

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:53:07 +0000

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on remote learning in our public schools, exams as well as the plans to offer child care for essential services workers. Speaking at this evening’s press briefing, Ministry of Education Diallo Rabain said, “Good Evening. I would like to begin my update by first thanking our school […]

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Minister Rabain Updates On Public Education

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 12:54:14 +0000

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain provided an update on the public education system, spanning what to expect during the weeks of April 6th and 13th. Minister Rabain said, “I will share information with our education family and the community, concerning what is expected for students, and school staff during the weeks of April 6th and […]

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Warwick Academy Lend Van To Workers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:04:54 +0000

Warwick Academy is lending their recently purchased minibus to help transport Bermuda’s front line workers, with the school noting that they are happy to be able to help Bermuda and the community and wish everyone the best. The school had recently purchased the mini bus in order to transport students to all sporting events, field […]

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Child Care For Children Of Essential Workers

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Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:36:18 +0000

The Child Care programme for children of essential services workers commenced last week, Minister of Education Diallo Rabain said. Speaking at this evening’s press conference, Minister Rabain said, “Good Evening, We are pleased to report that the Child Care programme for children of our Essential Services Workers commenced last week, Wednesday, April 1st, 2020. The operation of […]

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Zoological Society Virtual Spring Break Camp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 18:56:31 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] hosted a virtual spring break camp for students, with a virtual walk through a nature trail, online lectures, crafts, a Zoom Bluebird box building session and more. A spokesperson said, “Children usually rejoice in a break from school. However, this year with schools already closed parents were looking for ways to […]

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PHC Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:24:30 +0000

The PHC Foundation has extended its scholarship application deadline until Saturday, May 30 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “In light of the current global health crisis, The PHC Foundation would like to inform the community of its scholarship application deadline extension. “Interested applicants should be advised that applications will now be […]

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Column: Ask Google For Learning Inspiration

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:32:47 +0000

[Opinion column written by OBA MP Susan Jackson] Unlike, I suspect, most adults, our children are natives to learning online. Toys are digital and internet connected. Smart toys with software and laptops are considered child’s play [for the child, anyway]. My own children were forced into online learning during 9/11 and winter storms. As a […]

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Remote Learning To Resume On Monday

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:37:38 +0000

Commissioner of Education, Kalmar Richards confirmed that the public schools in Bermuda will resume the remote learning program starting on Monday, April 20th. A government spokesperson said, “A key priority during this period is to ensure that educational activities continue through the extension of irregular school closures. Commissioner Richards said: “We are well aware that […]

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Warwick Academy Selects New Student Leaders

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:04:56 +0000

Warwick Academy recently announced their new student leaders for 2020-21. A spokesperson said, “This past week Warwick Academy rolled out their new student leaders for 2020-21. In the normal physical school setting the 2019-20 student leaders would be going on study leave and the new leaders would take up their roles. School is carrying on […]

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Videos: Schools Send Messages To Students

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:43 +0000

Teachers from West Pembroke School and East End Primary recently created videos reaching out to their students as they remain away from class due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The East End Primary School video features teachers holding up custom made signs bearing messages for students, set to Club Nouveau’s version of ‘Lean On Me,’ […]

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Saltus Deputy Head “Optimistic” About Exams

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:51:12 +0000

Saltus Deputy Head of School Jon Beard is “optimistic that Bermuda’s private schools will work with the exam boards to ensure that local students are able to complete the requirements” as the education system contends with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “International end of academic year examinations have been a casualty of the […]

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