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The chief executive of the island’s gambling watchdog appears to have left the post after two years, according to his professional networking account.
Jean Major’s LinkedIn page said his tenure at the helm of the Bermuda Gaming Commission ran until D...
DATE: Dec 06, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The island’s first Olympic gold champion and a record-breaking sportswoman was officially honoured by the Princess Royal yesterday.
Dame Flora Duffy was recognised for her services to sport.
She was appointed a Dame in the New Year’s Honours list 11 ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Hundreds of Christmas trees were unpacked, inspected and ready for collection at a Paget garden centre over the weekend.
Aberfeldy Nurseries took delivery of the Fraser firs after the first of two containers arrived on the island.
Checks were carried...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Historical milestones were highlighted today as schoolchildren were encouraged to take time to consider aspects of Bermudian legacy.
Pupils from Paget and Purvis primary schools and Warwick Academy marked the centennial of Warwick Workmen’s Club as ...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A “wall” of cement blocks is perhaps an unlikely festive window display for a Front Street shop.
But the building materials have been used to decorate the Habitat ReStore as part of its Christmas campaign.
Sheelagh Cooper, the chairwoman of Habitat f...
DATE: Nov 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A final call was made for leaders in areas such as social services, youth development and education to register for a training programme about ways to support staff through a supervision framework.
The sessions, over two days, are expected to help at...
DATE: Nov 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Wreaths will be laid today by the Governor, the Premier and other dignitaries as the island remembers people who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
The Remembrance Day Parade will take place on Front Street, with activities starting at 10.30...
DATE: Nov 11, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Santa will stop by for festive fun in Hamilton while guests can enjoy hot chocolate and pose for pictures.
Residents were invited to Rockin’ Around the City Tree on November 25, from 6.30pm to 9pm for the lighting of the City Hall Christmas tree.
A C...
DATE: Nov 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Residents of all ages were invited to take part in the first fundraising events for a charity that supports young men.
Transitional Community Services will have a denim day on November 9 and a tag day on November 12.
A spokeswoman said that the chari...
DATE: Nov 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A final fire service report about an explosion that claimed the lives of two people has been received by the Bermuda Police Service, a BPS spokesman said.
Oscar and Jove Mascarinas died after the blast that gutted an apartment block in Southampton.
P...
DATE: Nov 04, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter