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An appeal to raise funds for Ukrainians has passed its $100,000 target.
Ann Spencer-Arscott, the executive director of the Bermuda Red Cross, said that donations totalled $130,000.
She added: “We are so grateful to the community for their generosity ...
DATE: Mar 12, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Drivers were today advised to avoid a section of Harbour Road while repairs and painting are carried out at a house.
The westbound lane will be closed between Valley Road and Highwood Lane after months of works nearby were completed in January.
A not...
DATE: Mar 02, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former teacher and civil servant said it was up to everyone in Bermuda to highlight people who had contributed to the island.
Gary Phillips explained that his own upbringing had left him with no questions about his Black identity, which helped to s...
DATE: Mar 01, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
More than $250,000 was donated by a reinsurance company to island charities last year.
A spokeswoman for Athene Life Re said that the firm had made the donations as part of its “ongoing commitment to giving back to the community".
Natasha Scotland Co...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Hundreds of books will be delivered to nurseries and preschools this week to celebrate World Book Day.
Residents were invited to get involved in the campaign to take the joy of reading across the island.
Nikita Robinson, of The Worship Room on Magic ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
People from around the world can watch as a cahow chick hatches from its egg.
It is thought the bird could be fully hatched by tonight.
Dimples – small bumps or ripples in the surface of the egg – were first seen on the surface of the egg yesterday.
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DATE: Feb 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A mother who lived with family and friends for more than a year cried when she learnt that she would have her own space as part of a life-changing programme
DATE: Feb 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A tag day for the Scout Association of Bermuda is to help raise funds for activities and camping trips.
Scouts will sell tags at Lindo’s in Devonshire and Warwick from 8am to 7pm on Saturday.
Geoffrey Rothwell, the Bermuda Scouts Chief Commissioner, ...
DATE: Feb 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A group of young people took part in a cultural tour and enjoyed sweet treats as part of a new mentorship scheme.
Future Leaders Bermuda launched the programme last Saturday to help school pupils develop life skills.
A spokesman explained that the ch...
DATE: Feb 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Children from St David’s Primary School showed their appreciation to Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, the managing director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda, by paying her a surprise visit.
Ms O’Connor-Paynter delivered a virtual assembly to the whole...
DATE: Feb 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter