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Photos: International Gymnastics Challenge

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Nov 2015 02:53:13 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 5th Annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Centre in St. George’s with Minister of Community, Culture and Sport Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and Shadow Minister Michael Weeks attending the event today [Nov 14] and presenting awards. The Copper Level Beginner Gymnasts Division was won by Airborne Gymnastics Academy […]

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Photos, Video, Results: Gymnastics Challenge

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Nov 2015 02:59:26 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 5th Annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Centre in St. David’s with Minister of Community, Culture and Sport Patricia Gordon-Pamplin and Shadow Minister Michael Weeks attending the event and presenting awards. Local gymnasts competed in the event alongside ten teams from the USA, with visiting gymnasts from […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Compete In Chicago Meet

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:22:14 +0000

Over this past weekend the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] had four athletes head to Chicago, IL to compete in the Chicago Style Meet. Known as the “world’s largest gymnastics meet”, the Chicago Style Meet attracts over 4,000 of the top gymnasts from the U.S., Canada, and Bermuda. Warwick Academy student, 14-year-old Gianna Webbe was first […]

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Fifteen Bermuda Gymnasts Compete In Florida

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 11:25:17 +0000

Last weekend 15 gymnasts from the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] enjoyed success at the 28th Gasparilla Classic Gymnastics Invitational – one of the largest gymnastics meets held in the United States. Three female athletes and 12 male athletes competed in new levels during the competition held in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Tropicana Field Stadium, […]

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New Gymnastics Facility Launches Easter Camp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 30 Mar 2016 00:00:12 +0000

Quality Gymnastics recently launched their first Easter camp, which will run through to April 1st, and invite all school age children interested in gymnastics to enroll. The company said, “Quality Gymnastics is the newest gymnastic program located in Hamilton. Parents have been asking for a gymnastics program that is more accessible in terms of location, […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Competing In Orlando

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:15:17 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association has qualified 97 percent of its Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic Team members to participate at this year’s USAIGC [United States and International Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs] World Tournament being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Although the gymnasts were required to attain a certain score […]

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Bermuda Gymnastics Win Medals In Orlando

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:40:05 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association has qualified 97 percent of its Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic Team members to participate at this year’s USAIGC World Tournament being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Although the gymnasts were required to attain a certain score to qualify, the meet is a club to club […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Continue Orlando Events

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:00:01 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association is continuing its successful showing at the USAIGC World Tournament, currently being held in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel. Head Coach Adriana Forde said, “Sanaa Burgess [11-years-old, Bronze] showed overall excellence yesterday as she qualified to all four event finals scheduled for this afternoon [June 28th, 2016] […]

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Quality Gymnastics Opens Fall Term Registration

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 05 Aug 2016 19:03:32 +0000

Quality Gymnastics has opened registration for their fall term, which will run from September 6 to December 12. A spokesperson said, “Held in our centrally located facility, the Fall Program includes 15 weeks of recreational or competitive skills training, facilitated by accredited coaches in a professional gym setting. “Regardless the age or skill level, Quality […]

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BGA To Host International Gymnastics Event

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:00:52 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] will be hosting its sixth annual International Gymnastics Challenge on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12 at the National Training Center in St. David’s. The BGA will welcome 86 gymnasts from the United States and Canada for a weekend of gymnastics and enjoying all that the island has to […]

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Photos/Video: BGA Hosts Gymnastics Challenge

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:00:03 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their sixth annual International Gymnastics Challenge at the National Training Center in St. David’s. The BGA welcomed approximately 86 gymnasts from the United States and Canada for a weekend of gymnastics with the competition showcasing Bermuda’s very best gymnasts ages 6 to 22. Visiting teams included Flyers Academy from Hammonton, New […]

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Gymnastics Team Named For Island Games

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:23:32 +0000

Five gymnasts between 13 and 15 years old have been named to the 2017 Island Games team, with Max Blakeney, Chantae Wilson, Anna Francoeur, Taj Lowery, and Gianna Webbe all set to represent Bermuda. “In March 2017, the Bermuda Gymnastics Association, in its capacity as the National Governing Body of Gymnastics [BGA] ran its Island Games trials with […]

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Quality Gymnastics Athletes Compete Overseas

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 18 May 2017 12:31:04 +0000

Six young gymnasts from Quality Gymnastics have been praised for their performances following the Beach Classic Invitational earlier this month. Peter James, President of Quality Gymnastics Peter James said, “Quality Gymnastics had six of its gymnasts compete overseas at the Beach Classic Invitational on May 13th. I am very proud of all the girls’ performances. […]

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Island Games Results: Golf, Cycling, Gymnastics

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:00:23 +0000

Despite weather more akin to Bermuda in December, Bermuda’s women’s cycling team won the gold medal in the town criterium. The team includes Zoenique Williams [individual silver medalist], Gabriella Arnold, Alyssa Rowse and Claire Mitchell. Bermuda’s men’s national cycling team competing in the NatWest Island Games cycled superbly as a team to win the silver […]

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Quality Gymnastics Set To Compete In NJ

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 06 Mar 2018 12:41:49 +0000

Quality Gymnastics will be competing in two gymnastics meets this month at the Crystal Springs Invitational Meet in New Jersey on March 10 and March 11, and at the Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge on March 17 and March 18 in St. David’s. A spokesperson said, “This is a big month for Quality Gymnastics as we […]

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Quality Gymnasts Compete Locally & Overseas

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 13 Apr 2018 18:00:36 +0000

Quality Gymnastics competed both on the island and in New Jersey recently, with gymnasts doing very well in both meets. A spokesperson said, “Congratulations to all our gymnasts that participated in the recent meets for Quality Gymnastics. We competed on island and off island; the first meet was in New Jersey for the Crystal Springs […]

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Photos: Gymnastics Association Open House

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:06:43 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association hosted an open house event this afternoon [Sept 16] at their National Training Centre located on Southside Road in St. David’s. Visitors were given the opportunity to tour the facilities and become familiar with all the different forms of training equipment available, and meet some of the coaching staff that work […]

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New Equipment For Gymnastics Association

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:31:17 +0000

The Bermuda Olympic Association [BOA] announced that the Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA], in its capacity as the National Sports Governing Board for Gymnastics, has been able to purchase a regulation Olympic trampoline and power tumbling track, which have been installed at the BGA’s facility in St. David’s. The purchase of the new equipment was funded […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts Win Over Twenty Medals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 19:16:06 +0000

Bermuda Gymnastics has had a very busy start to the season as their competitive team attended three major Invitationals off the island over the last two weeks. More than 24 gymnasts took the opportunity of a mid-term school break to attend up to three competitions as well as several overseas practice sessions; in order to […]

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International Gymnasts To Compete In Challenge

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:22:43 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association is set to host its 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge [BIGC] at the National Training Center in St. David’s on Saturday, 16th March. Competition kicks off at 8:00 a.m. and runs into the late afternoon, with last competition flight starting at 4:30 p.m. A total of 117 athletes from Bermuda, […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Gymnastics Challenge

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:20:52 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] hosted their 9th annual Bermuda International Gymnastics Challenge on Saturday [March 16] at the National Training Center in St. David’s. Over 100 athletes from Bermuda, Barbados, Canada, Cayman Islands, and the United States competed in several levels of USAG and USAIGC competition throughout the day. This was only the second […]

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Bermuda Gymnasts At Burlington Spring Classic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:41:23 +0000

The Bermuda Gymnastics team recently competed at the Burlington Spring Classic in Canada, with a number of notable results being recording during the event. A spokesperson said, “We had a fabulous weekend in Burlington, Canada on the first weekend in May. “Even with the cooler climate, we had a really warm welcome from Burlington Gymnastics […]

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Gymnastics Team To Compete In Trinidad

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:12:12 +0000

The Bermuda gymnastics community is preparing to send eighteen young gymnasts to its first ever Caribbean Gymnastics Championships [CGC] this weekend. The competition, which has been held annually since 2015, welcomes more than 100 competitors from a number of Caribbean and associated countries. CGC 2019 is hosted by Trinidad with a variety of events being […]

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Gymnasts Win Medals At CGC Championships

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:01:49 +0000

Eighteen young gymnasts from Bermuda competed in their first Caribbean Gymnastics Championships [CGC] this past weekend in Trinidad, making an excellent showing to win multiple medals. “The competition, which has been held annually since 2015, welcomes more than 100 competitors from a number of Caribbean and associated countries,” a spokesperson explained. “CGC 2019 was hosted […]

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BMC: ‘We Condemn The Antisocial Behavior’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:58:07 +0000

Following the incident that occurred in the Clearwater Beach area this past holiday weekend, the Bermuda Motocross Club said that while it “was not at all associated with the BMC or any of our members” they want “to publicly condemn, in the strongest terms, the antisocial behavior.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Motocross Club [BMC] […]

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Column: Steroids During Covid-19 Pandemic

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:34:01 +0000

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] There are multiple conditions that are associated with elevated steroid levels either through treatment or the body making excess steroids from the adrenal glands. This article is to bring awareness that if you’re on steroids your immune system may not cope as well as others if you come into […]

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Column: Socioeconomic Impacts On Health Care

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:19:18 +0000

[Column written by Dr. Annabel Fountain] In the Journal of the American Medical Association last week, Dr. Clyde Lancy reported that in Chicago, more than 50% of COVID-19 cases and nearly 70% of COVID-19 deaths involve black individuals. This is particularly notable because black people make up only 30% of the population there. This pattern […]

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Column: Foods To Combat Anxiety & Depression

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:45:11 +0000

[Opinion column written by Agathe Holowatinc] Recently, I was asked: “Agathe, is there such a thing as foods that help combat anxiety and depression? If so – what are they?” And so that’s what I’d like to focus on today in my post, because it’s a very timely question, given the global panic around coronavirus […]

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Column: The Home-Cooking Renaissance

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:36:03 +0000

[Opinion column written by OBA Senate Leader Marcus Jones] Growing up, eating out was strictly a luxury for our family on special occasions. A birthday celebration, wedding reception, or a church event were the only times we would venture out to dine in a restaurant or hotel. Fortunately for us, the matriarchs of our family […]

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Column: Honouring Connie & Helping Survivors

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:25:34 +0000

[Written by Keri Ebright] New Year’s Night, 1978, I was sitting at the police station. I don’t know how long it all took – the whole day felt frozen in time: like it all lasted forever, but at the same time, it had ended. I was there to report him. I promised I wouldn’t – […]

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Column: A Remembrance Of Connie Furtado

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:00:22 +0000

[Opinion column written by Keri Ebright] I returned in 2018 at her 40th year anniversary, in 2019 at her 41st, and 2020 for her 42nd. Forty-two years ago, Connie Furtado, age 11, was brutally raped and murdered when walking home from school. Anyone around here in the 1970s remembers this. Forty-two years ago can still […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 16 May 2018 22:00:30 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part I Any discussion about energy, whether about security of supply, least cost or […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part II

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:37:38 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] Further to news coverage of Stratton Hatfield’s recent speech to Hamilton Rotarians about the benefits of energy from the sun and relative to the Regulatory Authority’s public consultation on BELCO’s proposed integrated resource plan [IRP], Part II I finished Part I of this essay by saying hats off to […]

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Column: Security Of Our Energy Supply Part III

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:28:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Nick Hutchings] I finished Part II of this essay by asking our decision makers if they believe 97% of climate scientists are correct in their assertion that climate change is, to a very large degree, the result of burning fossil fuel and, if they do, would they also agree that waiting to […]

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Column: Bermuda Better Energy Plan Meeting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:17:23 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] I recently attended a community meeting that spoke to concerns that I’ve had since hearing last month’s urgent report by a United Nations agency on the matter of climate change. On Thursday, November 8th, I joined at least 130 residents gathered at St. Paul AME, Centennial Hall to listen to […]

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Column: The Life Journey Of Clint Smith

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:55:31 +0000

[Column written by Glenn Fubler] I first met Clinton ‘Amos’ Smith as a fellow student at Berkeley Institute, where his mother, Hyacinth Smith, served as school secretary in the early 60s. His teammates from that 1966 championship PHC Juniors Football squad remember how Clint would be in a jokey mood, whether they won or lost […]

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Column: Honouring Mary Prince On Cup Match

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:34:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Like many others of my age, we were never taught the full story of Bermudian, Caribbean or African History. We all grew up fully believing, to different degrees, whatever we were taught in school. Basically, European History. Specifically, British History. Fast forward a few decades, we all now have access […]

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Column: Women Pioneers Of 20th Century

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 13:14:50 +0000

[Column written by Glenn Fubler and Meredith Ebbin] Bermuda in the 20th century underwent a significant transformation as a society. Here is a summary of the accomplishments of five women who helped make a difference. Adele Tucker: born in 1868 in Warwick; became a teacher after training at the Collegiate Institute in Hamilton. Turn-of-the-century Bermuda […]

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Column: Anniversary Of 1981 General Strike

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:40:05 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] During the press conference on Friday, May 1, Premier David Burt reminded us that Government is collaborating with the Opposition in response to the multiple challenges of the pandemic. To reinforce that point, he invited Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier to share remarks. Responding to a reporter’s question, the Premier admitted, […]

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Column: Review Of ‘Just Mercy’ Movie

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:00:21 +0000

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The movie Just Mercy, an inspiring story about a real hero, began screening at Speciality Cinema this past weekend. That transformational figure – Bryan Stevenson – was described by Desmond Tutu as “America’s Nelson Mandela.” The movie’s Executive Producer, Michael B. Jordon of Black Panther fame, included two Academy […]

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Global Indemnity Re Supports Turtle Project

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 15:48:53 +0000

Global Indemnity Re has donated to the Bermuda Zoological Society’s [BZS] ongoing effort to conserve and protect Bermuda’s marine environment, with a one-time donation to go towards the society’s Bermuda Turtle Project, BZS’ signature conservation program. Global Indemnity’s chief operating officer, MJ Chapleau, said, “Global Indemnity Re is pleased to be able to give to […]

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Global Indemnity Re Aids Bermuda Turtle Project

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 15:27:37 +0000

The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] said they “would like to recognize and thank Global Indemnity Re for their recent donation to aid in our environmental programmes. The gift will be allocated to the Bermuda Turtle Project, making them a Leadership supporter of this important community project, data from which has global implications. The BZS said, […]

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Global Indemnity Donate $12.5K To Turtle Project

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 01:00:08 +0000

Global Indemnity Re has donated $12,500 in support of the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Turtle Project. A BZS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] is pleased to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, Global Indemnity Re [GIR] has supported BZS Conservation. “This year, GIR donated $12.5K in support of the 50th anniversary […]

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Column: Sea Turtles Nesting Here & Abroad

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:00:34 +0000

[Written by Jennifer Gray] The summer months are typically nesting season for sea turtles in our region. With Bermuda’s nesting sea turtles extirpated by the late 1800’s, the idea of sea turtles nesting on our shores again causes great excitement. This was the case in 1990 and again in 1995 when loggerhead nests were found […]

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Music Video: DemBiez Release “Amnesia”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 07 Nov 2016 14:03:32 +0000

Local artist Coshaun Evans, also known as Cush Evans, has recorded a new music video for his song “Amnesia,” recently released by Dembiez. The group explained, “The song and visuals describe an emotional point in time in the artist’s life that he was willing to share with the world with whoever can relate to how […]

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Column: Race To The Bottom Of The Sea

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:00:34 +0000

[Column written by Jon Copley] On January 23 1960, Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh climbed into an undersea craft called Trieste and dived nearly 11 kilometres to the deepest point in the ocean – the Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean. Down there, no sunlight can reach and the water is […]

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Column: We Need An Education Authority

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 20:00:48 +0000

[Column written by Shadow Education Minister Cole Simons] For too long politics has played too big a role in education, a situation that must change if our youth are to achieve their potential and reach the educational heights needed in today’s world. With that in mind, it is now clear that we desperately need an […]

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Column: Celebrating Emperor Haile Selassie I

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:25:22 +0000

[Written by Chris Famous] “Hail him without any apology. Hail His Imperial Majesty” – Burning Spear” “Look to the east for the crowning of a Black King” - Hon. Marcus Garvey On November 2nd, 1930 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Ras Tafari was crowned as His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie the first and […]

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Column: Going Up Yonder With Toni Robinson

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:50:52 +0000

[Written by Dale Butler] The CD arrival of Bermuda’s “First Lady of Gospel” a few months ago was widely received and appreciated with the excellent selection of songs and their delivery. Long a staple at weddings, funerals and VIP events, Toni had also performed with excellence in numerous plays by Atlantic Publishing House and for […]

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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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