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The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has described Bermuda's coral reefs as a”‘canary in the coal mine” for increased ocean acidity.
And though ocean acidity has in the past been directly linked to reduced coral growth, a new study has suggested t...
DATE: Jan 24, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man accused of terrorising the family of his ex-girlfriend was yesterday sentenced to five years in prison for a murder threat.
Kishauni Wolffe, 24, of Dundonald Street had pleaded guilty in Supreme Court of sending a text message to Donald Foley i...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Student police officers are hosting two charity car washes in an effort to raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
A police spokesman said: “Every Recruit Foundation Course raises money for a charity of their choice, and this year the s...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Centre on Philanthropy is asking the public to help find and honour young people who are making Bermuda a better place.
The organisation will name the Young Philanthropist of the Year on February 24 and is now asking residents to nominate those w...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda National Library’s outreach service was praised yesterday for its work in helping Bermuda’s seniors and disabled.
The service delivers books and educational materials to seniors’ residences throughout the Island, as well as the Co-Ed Corr...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A government worker has cooked up a pot luck luncheon that she hopes will raise necessary funds for her to return to school.
Christine Jones, 24, said when she was accepted into Shillington College to study media arts she was elated.
The receptionist...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More than 250 people applied to join the Bermuda Fire Service last year but only 13 passed the entrance tests and accepted a position.
Chief fire officer Vincent Hollinsid said the Fire Service is still short of strength and if recruiting problems co...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An autopsy has been ordered on the body of the wife of Deputy Governor David Arkley after she was found dead last night.
Forty-two-year-old Melissa Arkley was fourd lifeless at ‘Clifton,’ the Deputy Governor’s official residence around 8.40pm. It is ...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man accused of terrorising the family of his ex-girlfriend was this afternoon jailed for five years.
Kishauni Wolffe, 24, of Dundonald Street, had pleaded guilty at an earlier Supreme Court hearing of sending a text message to Donald Foley in which...
DATE: Jan 19, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Environmentalist Dr David Wingate expressed concern about the safety of a South Shore construction project.
While site developers have maintained that the Grand Atlantic development is safe, the project has come under fire from the Bermuda Environmen...
DATE: Jan 19, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
