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The Progressive Labour Party has remained silent about whether one of its MPs will be disciplined for his vocal opposition to the closure of West End Primary School - as is the case with one of the party’s veteran members. Jamahl Simmons, MP for San...

Plans to close West End Primary School in Sandys came under heavy fire last night at a heated town hall meeting in Somerset Cricket Club. The gathering also delivered an uncommon rebuke to the Progressive Labour Party government, from the party’s own...

A community town hall meeting has been called to try and find ways to save West End Primary School from closure. Within hours of Government’s announcement over primary school closures, a statement was issued which said that a Committee to Save West E...

In January, I submitted my concerns regarding the proposed closure of the West End Primary School. This second submissions follows as a result of reviewing the Government’s well-advertised information. One of the facts stated is that you are seeking...

Maybe it is a sign of old age when one becomes sensitive about subjects such as democracy or the lack thereof. Certainly, day-to-day management items tend rather to look at the implications of broader moves that affect the freedoms and livelihood of ...

Campaigners against the closure of a primary school said they would fight to the end to prevent the historic institution as they staged a car rally on the weekend. About 100 people gathered at the field at West End Primary School in Sandys, many wear...

A former education permanent secretary said last night she would fight disciplinary measures taken against her by the Progressive Labour Party over her opposition to a proposed school closure. Ellen-Kate Horton, a veteran PLP member, added she had as...

A former education permanent secretary yesterday condemned the proposed closure of West End Primary School because it would “throw away its legacy”. Ellen-Kate Horton, who attended the Sandys school during segregation, said that its place in the hist...

Massive changes to the primary school system are needed to ensure pupils can reach their potential, the Commissioner of Education said last night. Kalmar Richards added that the numbers did not add up on educational achievement. Ms Richards said: “Wh...

A series of virtual meetings to discuss proposals to slash the number of public primary schools is to start next week. An education ministry spokeswoman said it was hoped a “broad cross section of Bermuda’s public” would join the meetings to discuss ...

It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I present this submission regarding the proposed closure of West End Primary School. I am disappointed that the Ministry of Education believes it can provide the best of education for our children without tru...