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A Bermudian business student is requesting the community’s help to fulfil a life-changing educational opportunity as an exchange student in China.
Sophie Isaac, 28, hopes to become the first Bermudian to take part in the trip.
“The experience within ...
DATE: Jan 30, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
Animal lovers have come out in force for a “devastated” family unable to cover bills after their treasured cat was badly mauled by a dog — and now an online campaign has begun for others to help.
In a first fundraising drive by the newly formed Bermu...
DATE: Jan 30, 2015
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The Corporation of Hamilton sought legal counsel to contest its own management’s decision to fire a worker who repeatedly tested positive for cannabis use and had three accidents on the job.
The attempt to challenge the dismissal was revealed by a so...
DATE: Jan 29, 2015
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Union leaders and supporters continued their protest on the grounds of Cabinet last night as their dispute with Government, over furloughs for public service employees, broadened significantly.
Although two days of meetings and marches have disrupted...
DATE: Jan 28, 2015
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Budget
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Jonathan Bell
Government will not abandon the furlough option for civil service workers as a prerequisite for continuing negotiations with unions, Premier Michael Dunkley said yesterday.
This came despite union representatives refusing to continue with negotiation...
DATE: Jan 28, 2015
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Budget
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Jonathan Bell
The 2015-16 Budget will be made public in less than a month’s time and former Minister Quinton Edness, who expects further debt-reducing cuts, is urging Government to leave funding for education alone.
“The Budget is tight and we have to make a lot o...
DATE: Jan 26, 2015
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
In an unprecedented mass walkout, about 15 lawyers protested against the reappointment of Rory Field as Director of Public Prosecutions by leaving a special sitting of Supreme Court.
The walkout included some of the Island’s most recognisable defence...
DATE: Jan 24, 2015
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Court
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Jonathan Bell
Frustrated West End youth have peacefully protested against a drastic cutback in hours and events at the Sandys Community Centre, which they say has left young people out in the cold.
According to Government, the Centre will reopen next month.
Callin...
DATE: Jan 23, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
The family of a Devonshire man stricken with a “mystery” ailment that leaves him struggling for air have appealed for the public’s help in identifying his illness.
The condition, which his sister said began abruptly on December 1, has eluded diagnosi...
DATE: Jan 22, 2015
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Other
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Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s unique position in the race to use renewable energy is to be explored next week in lectures by scientist and educator David Chapman.
Dr Chapman’s public forum on Monday will launch Science Week at the Bermuda College, with a presentation en...
DATE: Jan 22, 2015
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Jonathan Bell