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It was both a light-hearted and solemn occasion this afternoon as the official portrait of former Premier Dr Ewart Brown was formally unveiled in the Senate chamber.
“There is little that will ever prepare one for what comes once you sit behind that ...
DATE: Mar 20, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Rare century-old Bermuda scenes richly captured in an early photographic technique have gone on display at the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art.
The creations are from Karl Struss, the American photographer, cinematographer and inventor who worked w...
DATE: Mar 19, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
Many parents are sceptical that a decision has not already been made to reorganise public schools — but Education Minister Wayne Scott last night reiterated that no definitive plans had been drawn up.
At the close of a third and final public meeting ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2015
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Education
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Jonathan Bell
The Island’s stance is evolving when it comes to mental health, from the pilot mental health court programme to efforts under way at the Human Rights Commission.
A panel discussion to be held tonight by the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation will explo...
DATE: Mar 19, 2015
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A policy banning religious events on City of Hamilton property will be put to the test today by Dale Butler and friends, who have planned an “inspirational, motivational and spiritual event” outside City Hall.
“Our circumstances reflect the circumsta...
DATE: Mar 18, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
The number of people relying on financial assistance continues to grow, and the categories of “able-bodied unemployed and earnings-low persons” have more than doubled over the past two to four years.
However, seniors and the disabled continue to lead...
DATE: Mar 18, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The cost of the Grand Atlantic housing development to Government appears to be in dispute, even as legislators approved a $1.8 million overspend in the early hours of yesterday morning.
The South Shore property, originally conceived as low-cost housi...
DATE: Mar 18, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
There will be a new fee to dispose of waste water and sewage at the Tynes Bay waste facility, starting April 1.
It will cost $15 per ton, according to the Ministry of Public Works, which said the service was free at present.
The facility has run sinc...
DATE: Mar 18, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A young male motorcycle driver is being treated for minor injuries after a crash on Dundonald Street.
The rider was in a collision with a car near the junction with Brunswick Street, and was taken away by ambulance shortly after 5pm.
DATE: Mar 18, 2015
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Public Access to Information (PATI) will go into effect on April 1 in “one big massive swoop” but with some initial delays possible, according to the new Information Commissioner, Gitanjali Gutierrez.
Ms Gutierrez, from the United States, outlined he...
DATE: Mar 17, 2015
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Jonathan Bell