Ministry of Education Bermuda

I held my final meeting with the U.S. Consul General, Karen Grissette. As she concludes her assignment this week, we discussed shared priorities and areas of bilateral cooperation between Bermuda and the USA. We thank her for her dedicated service over the past 3 years, particularly her advocacy for educational opportunities. We look forward to continuing our collaborative initiatives and strengthening our partnership with her successor. Wishing her all the best in her new role!

The Acting Commissioner of Police has just briefed the Governor, Minister of National Security, & myself about the investigation into the incident in Pembroke. The Acting Commissioner will hold a press conference later this afternoon, & I would urge all to cooperate with the investigation so that all facts can be established surrounding what appears to be a very tragic incident. -DB

Recently, the Government announced a collaborative initiative between Arizona State University’s (ASU) Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) and the Government of Bermuda. The benefits of this partnership include: - 5 full-tuition undergraduate scholarships annually for Bermudian students to study in Arizona. - Tuition Reduction Fund: Providing tuition awards that reduce the cost of in-person attendance at ASU to half of the standard international student tuition rate for Bermudian students. - Online Program Scholarships: To reduce the academic year tuition rate for full-time students in undergraduate online programs. - Bermudian students can also enrol as first-year students or transfer students from Bermuda College as part of its ongoing collaboration with ASU. The Government prioritises supporting Bermuda’s students in a changing world. This initiative is a testament to our commitment and highlights the benefits of international partnerships. I thank ASU President Crow, BIOS Chair Steve Weinstein, BIOS President and CEO Dr Curry for their support in providing this opportunity to Bermuda’s students.