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As the Island’s public forums on same-sex marriage closed with opponents largely reliant on scripture, the minister in charge promised that the next step in the debate would be announced after the October 30 deadline for submissions.
“We are split on...
DATE: Oct 02, 2015
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VSB, a local news source launched in 1981, officially closed yesterday after its broadcaster, DeFontes, ceased operations.
“You have lost a balancing voice in the world of journalism — a voice described by United Bermuda Party, Progressive Labour Par...
DATE: Oct 01, 2015
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Adults all over Bermuda, including teachers and Dalton E Tucker principal Tajauna Dean, have plenty of reasons to thank Marion Lister.
Nominated along with 33 others to be recognised for her contributions to the community at this year’s senior awards...
DATE: Oct 01, 2015
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As the Island starts a dialogue on same-sex marriage, campaigner Tony Brannon — whose petition initiated Bermuda’s public discussions — said he would like the matter to be brought swiftly before Parliament for a decision.
“I think there are people th...
DATE: Sep 30, 2015
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The arid back-country of rural Namibia has just provided an unlikely venue for management training, combined with community service, for Philippe Froncioni of Amlin Bermuda.
Helping to build a cooking house for a primary school in the north of the sp...
DATE: Sep 30, 2015
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Support for the grassroots movement the People’s Campaign is split deeply along racial lines, a survey suggests.
Overall, 42 per cent of residents believed the organisation was operating in favour of the Progressive Labour Party and unions, with 30 p...
DATE: Sep 30, 2015
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Voices from either side of the deep divide over same-sex marriage exchanged views last night at an emotionally charged but civil opening debate on the issue.
A crowd of more than 200 packed the Berkeley Institute’s auditorium for a forum that communi...
DATE: Sep 29, 2015
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A Maker Faire, a family-friendly science fair dedicated to craft and technology enthusiasts and tinkerers, is open to all today at the Bermuda College’s Tech Hall.
The event is a local version of a popular gathering that started in the San Francisco ...
DATE: Sep 26, 2015
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A cellphone tower that sparked repeated objections from Devonshire residents is up and running — and, according to an industry source, is now in heavy use.
The area of Devonshire Bay had been a grey spot for Digicel users, but the announcement in 201...
DATE: Sep 26, 2015
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This week’s tragedy at the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca known as the haj, in which hundreds perished during a stampede of believers, has been received with sadness by Bermuda’s Muslims.
“This tragedy has truly shocked me and I was horrified to ...
DATE: Sep 26, 2015
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