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Work on a new footbridge over Flatts Inlet has started, Friends of the Railway Trail said yesterday.
But Mike Murphy, a spokesman for the charity, added: “There’s some scaffolding up there, but we are still in the initial stages.
“We have put in all...
DATE: Apr 04, 2019
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A new aide-de-camp to the Governor has started his tour of duty at Government House.
Lieutenant Alex Gibbs of the Royal Bermuda Regiment took over the role as right-hand man to John Rankin, the Governor, from Captain Paolo Odoli, who is standing down...
DATE: Apr 04, 2019
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New York Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra will be in Bermuda this week for a sold-out talk on health.
The event on Saturday, organised to highlight Colonial Group International’s Zest Wellness programme, will see Dr Chopra discuss his latest bo...
DATE: Apr 03, 2019
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A Southampton man accused of drug smuggling was released on bail this afternoon after his Supreme Court trial ended with a hung jury.
Edward Jaloni Albouy, 25, had denied charges of smuggling MDMA — also known as ecstasy — cannabis and cannabis resin...
DATE: Apr 03, 2019
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Environmental charity Greenrock helped Bermuda celebrate Earth Hour with the rest of the world.
Eugene Dean, Greenrock chairman, was pleased with the turnout in Dockyard for a range of entertainment, glow yoga and the signature 5K Glow Walk on Saturd...
DATE: Apr 03, 2019
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A group of young environmentalists met the dolphins at Dolphin Quest after being named finalists in its Student Stewardship Contest.
Almost 100 students entered the competition by submitting artwork to highlight challenges faced by the oceans and pos...
DATE: Apr 02, 2019
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Glenn Jones has been promoted to the Bermuda Tourism Office’s next chief experience development officer, replacing the outgoing Pat Phillip-Fairn.
He will officially begin in the post on April 29.
Mr Jones joined the BTA in January 2015 as the direct...
DATE: Apr 01, 2019
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Tourism
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ministry of National Security will work to address concerns raised by the Prison Officers Association, according to Wayne Caines.
In a statement last might, Mr Caines, the Minister of National Security, said the ministry has met with the POA seve...
DATE: Apr 01, 2019
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Bermudian precedents helped bring the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the Cayman Islands, according to local lawyers.
Rod Attride-Stirling, who was involved in several landmark marriage equality cases in Bermuda, said he assisted lawyers involve...
DATE: Apr 01, 2019
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Same-Sex Marriage
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Alzheimer’s Support Group of Bermuda celebrated its 30th anniversary with a ceremony on Saturday.
Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, paid tribute to founders Sharon Bulford Dyer Simmons, Jenal Swan and Maxine Webley, along with the group’s many ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2019
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Health
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Owain Johnston-Barnes