Sarah Lagan

Bermuda

Senior News Reporter at The Royal Gazette

Senior news reporter at @TheRoyalGazette Bermuda. Previously arts & lifestyle editor at the Bermuda Sun and senior reporter at UK journalism B2B @PressGazette.

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Articles

Parent upset at unexpected relocation of preschool

5 days ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

A parent has expressed disappointment after her child was accepted into a preschool without the family being informed that it was to be moved. The mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said that tours took place during central school open houses on November 13. She chose St Paul's Preschool in Paget, in part because she liked the physical facility.
'Affordable' summer camp programme expands

6 days ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

Additional summer day camp spots have been made available, with a wider variety and for a longer period of time as part of improvements to the Government's offerings. Owen Darrell, the culture and sport minister, provided an update on progress made since the launch of its Camp Connect programme last year. Capacity was increased by 540 placements bringing the total to more than 4,000 for children over the summer break.
Bermuda charity and Boston hospital celebrate links

6 days ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

A special dinner celebrated the ongoing collaboration between Mass General Brigham and the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre. The conversation at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club's Intrepid restaurant centred around the topic "Bermuda to Boston: The Bermudian Cancer Patient Experience".
Personal experiences shared during Foster Care Month

6 days ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

A "powerful" message by a motivational speaker and author on the importance of making connections with children who have experienced trauma was highlighted in Parliament. Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, shared the insights of Antonio Grate, who was the keynote speaker at an event marking Foster Care Month, which is observed throughout May.
Parents warned of drugs incident at middle school

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

An investigation has been launched after a "serious incident" involving the possession and distribution of a controlled substance took place at a Pembroke school. Trina Cariah, the acting principal at Dellwood Middle School, sent a letter to parents yesterday afternoon saying that the Bermuda Police Service were assisting with the case. She wrote: "I am writing to inform you of a serious incident that involved the possession and distribution of a controlled substance on our school grounds.
Traffic disruptions in Pembroke for striping work

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

Two Pembroke roads will be subject to lane closures for work on Saturday. The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised the motoring public that the closures will take place on Crow Lane and Pitts Bay Road. The work on Crow Lane will affect both inbound and outbound lanes near the traffic lights and pedestrian crossings, where striping will take place.
Planning department to be assisted by artificial intelligence

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

David Burt revealed that planning would be the first government department to benefit from a new artificial intelligence hire appointed to increase efficiency. Business leaders were keen to hear about efforts to cut red tape in the Department of Planning that could boost development in Bermuda. It was one of the top trending questions in a live poll at the Budget Breakfast on Monday morning.
School safety review launched to protect children and teachers

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

The Ministry of Education is to undertake a system-wide review to ensure the safety of students and teachers after recent violent and antisocial incidents in schools. Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, shared the news during a post-Budget press conference this afternoon, where she provided a breakdown of the $149.2 million allocated to her ministry. Police launched an investigation in March after two violent incidents broke out between students in the bathrooms at CedarBridge Academy.
School safety review launched to protect children and teachers

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

The Ministry of Education is to undertake a system-wide review to ensure the safety of students and teachers following recent violent and antisocial incidents in schools. Crystal Caesar, the Minister of Education, shared the news during a post-Budget press conference this afternoon where she provided a breakdown of the $149.2 million allocated to her ministry. Police launched an investigation in March after two violent incidents broke out between students in the bathrooms at CedarBridge Academy.
Corporate Bermuda presses Burt on price-control measures

1 week ago | royalgazette.com | Sarah Lagan

David Burt has defended pricing control measures designed to ensure consumers see the benefit of duty breaks - insisting that despite the Government's best efforts, savings are not being felt in the pockets of average Bermudians. The Premier spoke after taking a question from the audience at the Chamber of Commerce's Budget Breakfast at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club on Monday morning on oversight of the food and utility sectors.