>^ REGISTERED _, , Vol. 31. No. 3. HAMILTON, BERMUDA— FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 Price: 250 Left for Cuba last weekend EIGHT YOUNG Ber­ mudians left Bermuda Sept. 24 to take advantage of scholarships on the Caribbean island of Cuba, KEISHEN BEAN KEVIN DARRELL thanks to the efforts of Dr. IMAN GIBBONS JASON nus Pauulu Kamarakafego (Roosevelt Brown). Kamarakafego, who is the president of the Ber­ muda Friends of Cuba, told us he discussed schol­ arships in Cuba with Lazaro O. Fleitas R when he was in Bermuda a couple of years ago. Lazaro is the Latin Ameri­ can and Caribbean Divi­ sional President of the MALACHAI ZAHRA Cuban Institute of Friend- MISHAEL SHUAIB MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD Continued on page 2 PAYNTER WORRELL Wi Svt~ t^_j,,, 'A . •m-j'^i',*- -Alt- HOTELS SIGNING Members ofthe BIU Hotel negotiating team are shown signing the 3-year collective agreement between the Union and the Hotel Employers of Bermuda (HEB) at BIU Headquarters this week. Signing on behalf of the BIU were President Derrick Bui^ess, Sister Molly Burgess, Brothers Herbie Bascome, Raymond Russell, Jr., Carvel VanPutten, Kim Tucker, Ricky Durrant, Sisters Yvonne Nesbitt and Mia Williams. (See HEB team on page 12). ship with the Peoples. Contmued from page 1 "We told them what scholarships we're interested in based around need", said Dr. Kamarakafego. "Fol­ lowing the scholarships being made available, we checked out young people who were already m higher schools of learning and we were able to come up with these eight. The seven males and one female student were studying everything from Pedagogy (Profile in Special Education) to Chemical and Civil Engineering, and they all have to undergo a nine-month course in Spanish "before they go on to their chosen fields. It will take BOOKS FOR EDUCATION. A copy of the recently published book, five or more years to do medicine, for example", said "Labour on the March", was presented to Mrs. Scott of the Department Kamarakafego. of Education last week at BIU Headquarters. Making the presentation is The one female Zahra Muhammad (Pedagogy) Brother Alvin Williams (co-author). Also in the photograph are Brother will be a teacher's teacher. A most capable academic person, her mother said Zahra always helped the other Earl Hart ofthe Joint Labour Day Oi^anizing Committee (left) and Sis­ students with their studies and always felt that she would ter Leleath Bailey (co-author). become a teacher "She was a student of excellence in primary, secondary and at the Bermuda College", her mother said. 'Labour On The March' Kevin Darrell was always dabbling m mechan­ ics and using his hands to make things. While Kevin was waiting for acceptance to go to college, he was presented to enrolled in the welding program at Bermuda College. He will be studyiag Civil Engineering which will give him the skills to build roads, bridges, tunnels, etc. Education Ministry Keishen Bean is a talented sports person who ANOTHER CHAP­ the books was made to that h was an honour for represented Bermuda's soccer team against Cuba last TER was added to the Mrs. Leona Scott, Edu­ them to make such a pre­ year. Keishen said: "They beat Bermuda during that game and I am anxious to get back to Cuba and leam labour movement history cation Officer for Social sentation to the schools on from them. Keishen will be studying Intemational in Bermuda last week Studies from the Minis­ behalf of the JLDOC in Sports at the university level. when the Joint Labour try of Education by co­ order to fiirther the edu­ Mishael Paynter, a very slender but agile sports Day Organizing Com­ authors Sister Leleath G cation ofthe younger gen­ person whose major interest is soccer, track and field, mittee donated 100 his­ Bailey and Brother Alvin eration on the history of and cricket. He will be studying Intemational Sports at tory books on its recent Williams. Mrs. Scott the Labour Day Holiday the university level. Keishen and Mischael will not only publication "Labour on thanked the JLDOC, and and the labour movement become better athletes but coaches of their sports. the March" to the Min­ said the books would be in general. Jason Iris is a young Bermudian scientist on the istry of Education during a valuable resource for Other members on rise. He is truly concerned about Bermuda's biodiversity a press conference held schools on local history hand for the history book environment. His studies will equip him to assist Ber­ at the Bermuda Indus­ especially in the Middle presentation from the muda in preserving our environment. Jason will be trial Union. and Senior Schools. Joint Labour Day Orga­ smdymg Biology. The presentation of The co-authors said nizing Committee were Malachi Muhammad is a computer whiz and is Mrs. Lorna Dixon- always repairing other people's computers. His grades versity he was an outstanding student and graduated Marable from the Bank of at Bermuda College in the Computer Program are ex­ Summa Cum Laude. Unable to attend the medical Bermuda and Brother Earl tremely high. He looks forward to smdying Computer school at Howard because of financial restrictions, he (Gabby) Hart from the Engmeering in Cuba in order to return to Bermuda and is most appreciative ofthe scholarship made available Bermuda Union of Teach­ assist the computer technology industry. to him from Cuba. Cuba has one of the most efficient ers (BUT) and a member Shuaib "Shuki" Worrell was an outstanding stu­ medical programs in the world. As a matter of fact, ofthe JLDOC. dent while he was at Howard University. He also following the recent Hurricane Katrina's devastating showed his ability while attending primary and high blow to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama, Cuba school. A conscientious person who is greatly con- offered to send hundreds of doctors to America to as­ cemed about the African descendent population of sist. Bermuda and the world. Shuaib likes a challenge and We asked Dr. Pauulu if the youngsters have any looks forward to his studies tn Chemical Engineering type of obligation upon their retum to Bermuda and he at the university in Cuba. said they all felt that becuase Bermuda afforded them Iman Gibbons. From a young boy, Iman always this opportunity, they wanted to come back and "give wanted to become a medical doctor. At Howard Uni- sometiiing back to the community." THE WORKERS VOICE. Friday, Sept 30,2005 College students can obtain BSc. in building science A NEW articulation agreement with State University of New York College of Technology at Alfred School of Applied Technology, allowing Bermuda College students to obtain their baccalaureate degree in Build­ ing Construction Science, was announced in a news release by the Ber­ muda College last week. "The agreement, signed last month, allows for graduates ofthe College's Associate Degree in ^ ,, T^ • n Alford, and one ofthe Applied Scienc^ e to College, Kevin Bean said: "We are extremely Division's lecturers will transfer credits to proud of this partnership. be visiting ASU in the Alfred State in full rec­ It is the first time that near future to view the ognition of their tech­ Bermuda College can of­ module where senior nical skill and compe­ fer a full continuum to tence in trade areas students ofthe program those students who want such as masonry, actually design and to focus on the building plumbing and HVAC, constmct housing units, construction area. They LABOUR DAY ROMANCE. They met last in addition to core aca­ which they then sell as now have both the oppor­ Labour Day (2004), became engaged and plan demic subjects", the part of a long-term part­ tunity and the option to to marry this year. Brother Philip (Milo) release said. nership with the com­ move further along in the DeShields and Sister Julianne Mallory will tie munity, the release said. Chair ofthe Division industry. the knot sometime in November. Congratula­ "That has particular of Applied Science & Mr. Bean added that tions, Philip and Julianne! appeal to us, as you can Technology at Bermuda "we can now offer them well imagine", said Dr. a choice - to enter the Alfred. "Given the workforce directly with housing situation in the Associate Degree in Friends. Family. Co­ ence a range of emotions bigger priority for you. It's Bermuda, the Bermuda Applied Science or to workers. Pets. Social including anger, sadness, important to stand back College is looking for­ Clubs. Professional orga­ guih, fear, fiixstration, re­ and assess your situation furtiier their education at Alfred State, gain the ward to assisting in any nizations. The list of de­ sentment, hurt and loneli­ before determining way we can to provide mands on our time can ness. whether you need or want Bachelor of Science, and both the community seem endless. Many of us What is a Good Bal­ to change the balance in come out with even more today are struggling to ance for Me? Achieving your life. You can start out options!" and our students with balance full-time jobs balance means dedicating by asking yourself these The BSc. in Building more options." with fiill-time responsi­ the most time and energy questions: Construction Science Dr. Alford also indi­ bilities at home. Meeting possible to the aspects of Is my life right now will enable them to start cated that a student and the demands of an increas­ your life that are impor- the way I want it to be? their own construction faculty exchange pro­ ingly complex world If not, what is wrong with business, or enter into the gram is being consid­ means developing strate­ it? Is my current situation Submittedbythe adminisfrative side ofthe ered with this new ar­ gies for maintaining bal­ temporary? What can I Employee Assistance ticulation agreement.