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The Bermuda Union of Teachers said yesterday they had still to hear from the Government about the implementation of a plan to boost education.
Shannon James, BUT president, said teachers were happy to be involved in the creation of Plan 2022. But he ...
DATE: May 31, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Warwick Academy is to launch a new bursary in honour of late artist and former student Molly Godet.
The school has teamed up with a range of local artists to host an art auction to showcase some of Ms Godet’s work as part of the launch. Jessica Mered...
DATE: May 31, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Warwick man was banned from driving for a year yesterday after he refused to take a breath test.
Magistrates’ Court heard Damon Robinson, 40, was arrested in the early hours of yesterday.
Police clocked Robinson on Crow Lane near Hamilton travellin...
DATE: May 31, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Broadway veteran directing this year’s Bermuda Festival wants to take the event to new heights.
TJ Armand, unveiled as the festival’s new executive director this month, said he aimed to make the performing arts festival one of the top internation...
DATE: May 30, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Harbour Nights tonight has been cancelled.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce said: “Keeping the safety of our vendors, visitors and logistics team at the forefront of our minds, we regret to announce that tonight’s Harbour Nights even...
DATE: May 30, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A mother who smuggled 1,430 grams of cannabis products into Bermuda to treat her seizures was jailed for three months yesterday.
Natasha York, 41, told the court cannabis was her only relief from seizures that were responsible for the loss of her job...
DATE: May 29, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An island environmental charity has asked the public to join a “virtual march” against a global agrochemical business.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce asked people to sign up for the event against the US-based Monsanto Corporation....
DATE: May 29, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Pembroke barbershop is set to continue a four-year tradition with a Barber Shop Run in Hamilton.
Ricky Spence, owner of Ricky’s Barber Shop on The Glebe Road, said the races on June 2 would provide free health screening, as it has for the last few ...
DATE: May 29, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Forecasts suggest a near-average hurricane season this year, with up to 16 named storms.
The American-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted a 40 per cent chance of a near-normal hurricane season.
The organisation estimat...
DATE: May 28, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Gay couples will still be able to wed in a church after a law designed to outlaw same-sex marriage comes into force — but the ceremonies will not have any legal standing, a lawyer told the Supreme Court yesterday.
Melvin Douglas, for the Attorney-Gen...
DATE: May 24, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes