514 results returned for search: "education AND " category "Letters to the Editor"
Dear Sir,
About the only thing I find useful emerging from Trump politics is the coining of the phrase “fake news”. Fake news is everywhere and has found its way into Bermuda’s politics. I want that to change. Otherwise, how can I make an informed de...
DATE: Jun 24, 2017
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Dear Sir,
The following is a tribute to the Gilbert family, who gave public service to Bermuda.
The death of John Gilbert, former Clerk to the Legislature (reported in The Royal Gazette on June 3) deserves comment on a family, established on the isl...
DATE: Jun 16, 2017
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Dear Sir,
It was a pleasure to see my alma mater, Harrington Sound Primary School, profiled in the May 17 supplement of the excellent Salute to Schools programme.
The listing of principals was particularly interesting. Two names that stood out were K...
DATE: May 20, 2017
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Dear Sir,
I would like to draw the attention of the Bermuda Road Safety Council and the transport minister to the reckless driving that has invaded Bermuda.
With two road deaths in a period of 24 hours last week, it is high time that measures are tak...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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Dear Sir,
All through my 68 years of growing up, I have always been of the understanding that the only way for light to be produced was for the coming together of both the forces of negative and positive — there was no other way, period.
For as far a...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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Dear Sir,
“Parental ‘ownership’ of schools and parental involvement in schools is essential. Do not leave public education solely to the politicians.” — Joseph Christopher, PhD
I would be remiss in my responsibilities as a committed educator, a paren...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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Dear Sir,
The Bermuda Karting Club partnered with Base (Bermuda Autism Support and Education) to hold our third Dockyard Grand Prix on April 29 and 30.
It was a well attended and successful event for us and our vendors. We would not have been able to...
DATE: May 02, 2017
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Dear Sir,
I had the privilege of attending the Team BDA Red Bull Youth America’s Cup presentation at the Liberty Theatre on Monday, when two short films were presented. The event was emceed by Glen Jones, who did an excellent job and also had a quest...
DATE: Apr 12, 2017
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Dear Sir,
As a Bermudian educator for some 35 years, now retired, I feel it important that all aspects of past and present-day views of sexuality should be readily available to inquiring minds.
Unfortunately, in today’s society, it seems that the lou...
DATE: Apr 03, 2017
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Dear Sir,
Ten years ago at the height of antisocial and gang activity in our community, the Mirrors Programme was launched to address the at-risk youth population. The concept was to provide an alternative programme for youth to transform their lives...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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