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Charles Gosling, the former Hamilton mayor, has confirmed that he intends to run for the position once again when City Hall is put to the voters in May.
Under newly approved legislation, business ratepayers and residents will get their own elections ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2015
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A maths programme adopted by local schools has received high marks from students who have used it to further their education — and careers.
The initiative, known as the Math Springboard, places students alongside workers in the financial sector.
For ...
DATE: Feb 27, 2015
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Arts patron and flamboyant personality Doreen “Mac” Musson, one of the founders of what is today the Bermuda Society of Arts, has died at the age of 89.
A painter in her own right, Ms Musson helped establish the organisation, then known as the Societ...
DATE: Feb 26, 2015
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A new type of “ghost” tour is in the works for St George: one that will provide work for local actors, as well as bringing figures from the Olde Towne’s history back to life.
The tours could be starting as early as next month, although the first few ...
DATE: Feb 26, 2015
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Somersfield Academy is seeking a new head of school for the start of the 2016 academic year.
Three years after taking the post as the school set about enhancing its International Baccalaureate programme, Peter Harding announced he would retire in Jun...
DATE: Feb 26, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
The Island’s dialect and unique vocabulary keep changing — but even as our speech evolves, it remains Bermudian.
A round-table discussion last night on the Island’s dialect brought together writers, artists and linguist Britanni Fubler to speak in fr...
DATE: Feb 25, 2015
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America’s Cup legislation has been passed with the full support of the Senate, although the Opposition queried how much of the community will share in the wealth.
Junior National Security Minister Jeff Baron said entrepreneurs were already approachin...
DATE: Feb 25, 2015
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
The Senate has approved further alterations to municipalities legislation, over strong Opposition misgivings over possibilities for abuse.
The effects of the Municipalities Amendment Act will be felt soon, in the upcoming May 2015 elections for Hamil...
DATE: Feb 25, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
Whether you call it Back of Town or North Hamilton, the neighbourhoods north of Dundonald Street are among the Island’s cultural treasures.
Community activist Cleveland Simmons, who calls these streets home, is aiming for the area to get more of the ...
DATE: Feb 24, 2015
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Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has been accused by the Bermuda Entertainment Union (BEU) of railroading impending legislative changes without heeding the input of local artists.
The BEU was “not consulted, but simply pacified”, according union pr...
DATE: Feb 24, 2015
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