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Former police sergeant and activist Takbir Sharrieff has died at the age of 74.
The brother of Philip Perinchief, the former government minister and attorney-general, Mr Sharrieff described himself as a “child of the Sixties” whose political consciou...
DATE: Dec 30, 2017
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Special Olympian Paul Ray has been remembered by his family as a model of self-reliance despite suffering with Down syndrome.
Keen sportsman Mr Ray, who died on September 10 aged 60, brought home a silver medal for golf in the 2011 Special Olympics.
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DATE: Sep 26, 2017
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The Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority opens for business on Monday at its new offices on the fourth floor of Mintflower Place on Par-la-Ville Road.
The quango was set up on October 1, 2016 to take over from the former Department of Maritime Adm...
DATE: Jul 25, 2017
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The XL Catlin End-to-End presentation ceremony last night marked the charity epic’s 30th since the event originated in 1988.
For this year’s charities, the $50,000 donations from the End-to-End proved a game-changer, as the Adult Education School, Ag...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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Former Clerk of the Legislature John Gilbert, who was deeply versed in parliamentary procedure and became a keen historian in retirement, has died at the age of 90.
Stepping down in 1989 after 14 years at the post, Mr Gilbert went on to serve as exec...
DATE: Jun 03, 2017
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David Saul faced formidable challenges, as finance minister and then as premier, during hard times not only for the Bermuda economy, but the United Bermuda Party under which he served.
His civil service background was put to the test in 1989, when, p...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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Strong comments by finance minister Bob Richards in The Guardian newspaper were “right on” in defending Bermuda’s reputation, Michael Dunkley said, adding that he had discussed the interview with Mr Richards.
“We are here together, so we had a genera...
DATE: Feb 08, 2017
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At least one member of a Bulgarian duo convicted of stealing nearly $20,000 from local banks using fake cards could be brought back to the island to serve extra time in jail.
The news came from Larry Mussenden, the Director of Public Prosecutions, du...
DATE: Jan 28, 2017
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This year stood as a milestone for Barbados, which marked 50 prosperous years of independence in 2016 — but could Bermuda learn from its example?
A leading tourist destination with a background in sugar production, Barbados has developed an impressiv...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Housing the island’s burgeoning senior population, who face increasing financial pressures, will require the private sector to pitch in, according to Age Concern.
Assisted-living communities were suggested as a solution during yesterday’s gathering o...
DATE: Sep 21, 2016
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