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A maths lecturer has claimed an island record after he memorised the maths constant Pi to 6,200 digits.
Troy Ashby said the task was all about taking on a personal challenge.
He added: “To achieve what may seem impossible is a great thing and a gre...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Bermuda College has taken to the streets to give potential students a look at its autumn schedule.
The college set up a pop-up tent on Nellie’s Walk near Hamilton’s City Hall to promote its courses, including those on the Professional and Career Educ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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The Consul General of France in New York discussed blockchain technology with David Burt.
The Premier welcomed Anne-Claire Legendre to the Cabinet Office, according to a press release from the Bermuda Government today.
Topics up for discussion includ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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A new tax will leave Bermuda’s least well off facing a “potentially huge bill”, an Opposition senator said this morning.
The statement comes after the Payroll Tax Amendment Act was approved in the Upper Chamber on Wednesday.
Justin Mathias, chair o...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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A trio of talented Bermudian brothers are gearing up to headline the next edition of a weekly West End event.
The Simons Brothers Band will perform at Destination Dockyard on Monday night.
Band member Jonathan Simon said the band loving playing in t...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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A cap of 450 recreational lobster divers is to be introduced for the 2018-19 season.
Walton Brown, the home affairs minister, said the number was cut from 500 last year, when only 412 lobster divers applied.
The Department of Environment and Natural ...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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A British career diplomat was sworn in yesterday as the island’s second woman Deputy Governor.
Alison Crocket takes over from Ginny Ferson, who is moving on to a Foreign Office post in Indonesia.
Ms Crocket is delighted to be given the chance to work...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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Police today warned boat owners to beware of thieves.
The alert came after a string of break-ins on private and commercial vessels.
A police spokesman said: “In some cases, large amounts of alcohol, boat parts and other valuables such as fishing equi...
DATE: Jul 25, 2018
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Police issued a fresh appeal for information on a knife murder today as the first anniversary of the killing approaches.
Jahkoby Smith died after he was stabbed at the West End Sailboat Club in Sandys on July 29 last year.
The murder of Mr Smith, who...
DATE: Jul 25, 2018
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A back to school uniform and supplies appeal is to take place next month.
Three Government departments — the Department of Financial Assistance, the Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Child and Family Services — have teamed up...
DATE: Jul 25, 2018
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