Curaçao sets an example

by Ybel Hulshof 

According to Ruby Douglas students from Bermuda could learn a lot from the students of the Maris Stella College for Tourism at Curaçao. Mrs. Douglas, who lives in Bermuda, is one of the participants of the CACBF championships. Maris Stella College is ‘volunteering’ students in order to let them obtain experience in getting along with foreigners and to have them practice their English skills; and, most important, to show their most friendly hospitality. 

Ruby Douglas is so enthusiastic that introducing a student exchange program could be highly awarding. Contacts are considered to be made with Dr. Ewart Brown, the premier of Bermuda, who is much involved with tourism. Mrs. Douglas added the fact that funds might be available for such a project, since schools get a donation of 1,500 dollar per week for student supplies. The bridge championships might have a interesting follow up.

 As far as I know contacts have already been made between Bermuda & Curaçao (Red.)