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Artist Manuel Palacio often courts controversy with his work, but an exhibit in the Bermuda National Library crossed the line according to a woman who contacted The Royal Gazette.
“I felt very offended by it — anything like that should not be up,” th...
DATE: Apr 15, 2015
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A former tenant of the condemned Albert Row housing in Sandys has accused the West End Development Corporation of leaving her “out in the cold” after she was ordered to move out of her latest accommodation.
However, Wedco chairman Ray Charlton respon...
DATE: Apr 15, 2015
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Kalmar Richards, principal of CedarBridge Academy, and Lindo’s Group president Giorgio Zanol occupy vastly different roles — but both exemplify the congenial spirit celebrated over hospitality month.
“They both go out of their way to be welcoming in ...
DATE: Apr 14, 2015
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Aspiring journalist Maya Palacio is so closely enmeshed in her school’s activities that she sometimes feels like an honorary member of staff.
“I love being at CedarBridge,” the 17-year-old S4 student said.
“Sometimes I’m there from 7am to 7pm, or I’l...
DATE: Apr 13, 2015
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A possible bald eagle sighting has been reported from the West End, with locals urged to keep a lookout for the rare visitor.
Former conservation officer David Wingate said farmer Junior Hill had spotted a powerfully built raptor on Friday fitting th...
DATE: Apr 13, 2015
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Environment
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A last-minute rethink has saved temporary public service posts after parents said that their children with special needs would be put at risk by cutbacks to Government-provided therapy services.
Parents of students at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy,...
DATE: Apr 10, 2015
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Education
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When Bermudian Kate Cooper settles down to her new job training seal pups and diving in the tanks at Scotland’s Deep Sea World, she will have her early start in Bermuda’s own aquarium to thank for the opportunity.
Experience is key when it comes to s...
DATE: Apr 10, 2015
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Temporary public service workers filling vacant or temporary additional posts are not having their contracts renewed — unless the positions are regarded as essential.
While figures are not available for the numbers affected, the new policy went into ...
DATE: Apr 09, 2015
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Budget
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Jonathan Bell
The death of popular reggae artist Randolph Richardson has prompted reflection among local entertainers on the need to revive the music’s once thriving scene in Bermuda.
Mr Richardson, who went by the nickname of “General Bucky” but most recently per...
DATE: Apr 09, 2015
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One family’s foray into hospitality proved fortuitous during a key phase of the grass-roots civil rights movement in Bermuda when anti-segregation campaigners found themselves turning to tourists for help.
As the Island marks Hospitality Month throug...
DATE: Apr 08, 2015
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