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Government yesterday gave $200,000 to programmes aimed at promoting the Island's cultural heritage. Culture Minister Neletha Butterfield presented cheques to 22 successful applicants as part of the Cultural Legacy Fund.
"The intent of this initiative...
DATE: Oct 14, 2010
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Female impersonator Mark Anderson has been invited to perform on the luxury cruise liner The World.
The 644-foot vessel arrives in Hamilton on Friday and leaves early Monday afternoon from St. George's.
"As the 'Queen of Bermuda', who better to repre...
DATE: Oct 14, 2010
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Fishermen who target the spotted eagle ray now face a $5000 fine or six months' imprisonment.
Environment Minister Glenn Blakeney said he issued a protection order for the species last week, following advice from the Department of Conservation Servic...
DATE: Oct 13, 2010
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Two Bermudian trainee archivists have been commended for receiving six-month internship posts overseas.
Premier Ewart Brown hailed the postings as "excellent news" and said they encouraged varied career choices for Bermuda's young people.
Mandellas L...
DATE: Oct 13, 2010
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Generous donations from Bermuda have brought water to villagers in one of India's most impoverished regions.
Bermudian Diane Kirwin, of the Kirwin International Relief Foundation (KIRF), reported that $12,000 from rotary clubs has funded wells this y...
DATE: Oct 13, 2010
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Mental Health Awareness Week was this week launched by Health Minister Walter Roban at the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (MWI).
The theme this year is the link between chronic illness and mental health.
Alan Rowland is the guest speaker for this ye...
DATE: Oct 13, 2010
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Students are being asked to make use of Government-provided school buses or risk having the service cut back. The Ministry of Tourism and Transport launched a public appeal yesterday following "ongoing public complaints" of students crowding buses an...
DATE: Oct 12, 2010
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A 75-year-old woman was horrified to find a corroded battery in her bottle of Pepsi after she finished the drink.
Mildred Blyden-Davis of Ord Road, Warwick, says she suffered stomach pains and headaches after drinking the beverage about two weeks ago...
DATE: Oct 11, 2010
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A decrease in the Department of Environmental Protection's expenditure is making it "very hard" to carry out work, according to director Fred Ming.
Spending has fallen from just over $4 million in 2007 to an expected $3.85 million this year, he said....
DATE: Oct 11, 2010
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An anti-bullying workshop is visiting many of the Island's private schools this month, in response to rising parental concerns over bullying.
Canada's 'Dare to Care' programme, run by school specialists Lisa Dixon-Wells and Dwayne Peace, will make th...
DATE: Oct 11, 2010
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