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Bermuda College Launches New ACCA Program
Bermudians are being encouraged to train – or retrain – for accounting roles through a new Bermuda College programme launching early next year. A spokesperson said, “With hundreds of accounting and support positions advertised annually, the College said its programme offers a flexible pathway into immediate employment across Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
KPMG Adds Crypto To Student Challenge
The KPMG Senior School Investment Challenge has returned for its 21st year, with senior students from eight schools trading since the competition began in early November. A spokesperson said, “This year, for the first time, the 2025 KPMG Investment Challenge is introducing cryptocurrency trading. By adding digital assets, the program reflects today’s... Read more of this article
College Unveils New Modernised Classroom
The Bermuda College Foundation announced the completion of a newly renovated, state-of-the-art classroom at Bermuda College, made possible through a generous $100,000 donation from Global Atlantic Re. A spokesperson said, “The 402-square-foot classroom has been fully modernised to support hybrid learning and will serve students across a variety... Read more of this article
BCCL Students Share Kindness In Community
Bermuda Center For Creative Learning [BCCL] put their school’s Social Emotional Learning [SEL] theme for December — kindness — into practice. The Upper Middle Years students handcrafted paper flowers and handed them out to passersbys in Victoria Park and each flower included a message written by a student. Some of the notes said ‘Have... Read more of this article
Applications Open For ‘Transformation Team’
The Ministry of Education is inviting applications for a Transformation Team “tasked with reimagining the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Education is inviting applications for a new Transformation Team tasked with reimagining the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy. “The Ministry... Read more of this article
Red Fire Ants Info Session On December 11
The Department of Environment will host a free session on red imported fire ants on Thursday, December 11 at Bermuda College with expert Noel Tawatao. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is reminding residents about the free public information session on red imported fire ants taking place this... Read more of this article
Four Bermudians Join Global Rights Project
Four young Bermudians — Zarah Siddiqi, Zayne Sinclair, Christopher Jackson, and Gabriel Smith — have been selected to collaborate with international students on a human rights research project, and will travel to travel to Geneva next year. A spokesperson said, “Four young Bermudians have been selected to collaborate with international... Read more of this article
Saltus Hosts Cambridge And Newcastle Visitors
Saltus Grammar School hosted representatives from the University of Cambridge and Newcastle University for their first visit to Bermuda, offering information sessions on UK university pathways. A spokesperson said, “Saltus Grammar School was honoured to host representatives from two of the United Kingdom’s most prestigious institutions, the... Read more of this article
Minister On College Report & Financial Statement
“”I rise today to table the Bermuda College Annual Report for the 2024-25 and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025,” Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain said in the House of Assembly today [Dec 5]. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, I rise... Read more of this article
Winter Networking Night Out On December 18
Expertise will be holding its Winter Networking Night Out on December 18, an event bringing together the island’s students and recent graduates with young professionals. A spokesperson said, “Join us for an evening designed to connect Bermuda’s students and recent graduates with young professionals who have already begun carving their career... Read more of this article
Column: Dr Sam On College Strategic Plan
[Opinion column written by Dr David Sam] When I describe Bermuda College as an “engine for social mobility”, people often ask what I mean. To me, it is straightforward: education remains the most reliable way for individuals to grow, advance, and reach goals that may once have seemed distant. When you go to school, when you train and develop skills,... Read more of this article
Youth Employment Programmes Applications Open
The Department of Workforce Development has opened applications for the 2026 Youth Employment Programmes for students aged 16 to 26. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Workforce Development [DWD] is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Youth Employment Programmes [YEP] are open. Students aged 16 to 26 seeking meaningful... Read more of this article
