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Young Flora Duffy was not the fastest runner, her former PE teacher revealed yesterday.
But Mark Thorne, head of physical education at Warwick Academy, said the teenage athlete was dedicated and focused — although he admitted he never dreamt she was ...
DATE: May 01, 2018
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Bermudian performer Nasya Joell is to tour the world — and give back — through Up With People.
Nasya, 17, has been selected as a cast member for the performance art and public service group’s touring production.
He is looking forward to visiting Euro...
DATE: Apr 30, 2018
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Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a second fintech business as efforts to build the industry in Bermuda continue.
David Burt, the Premier, announced this morning that an MOU had been signed with Medici Ventures with the intent ...
DATE: Apr 30, 2018
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority has teamed up with overseas travel organisations to fund research into the African-American market.
The study, set up by Mandala Research, will be jointly funded by the BTA, NYC & Company, Visit Baltimore, Virginia Touri...
DATE: Apr 28, 2018
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Veteran One Bermuda Alliance politician Grant Gibbons announced his retirement from politics at the close of the House of Assembly last night.
Dr Gibbons, the MP for Paget East and Shadow Minister of Economic Development and Regulatory Affairs, told ...
DATE: Apr 28, 2018
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The House of Assembly passed fintech legislation last night, despite reservations from the Opposition.
The Companies and Limited Liability Company (Initial Coin Offering) Act is expected to create a regulatory framework for digital coin offerings on ...
DATE: Apr 28, 2018
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Insurance and reinsurance firm Axis Capital is to compensate youngsters who had their prize exhibits stolen from the Ag Show.
The children will receive $100 vouchers for garden centres, movie tickets and other treats.
Richard Strachan, chief operati...
DATE: Apr 27, 2018
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The Family Centre will open the doors of its new office to the public with an Open House next week.
Martha Dismont, executive director of the charity, said the event will be an opportunity to showcase its new home on King Street.
She said: “Michael W...
DATE: Apr 27, 2018
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Several hundred celebrated the official launch of the MS Amlin Bermuda World Triathlon Festival Weekend last night.
A packed Front Street welcomed Commonwealth champion Flora Duffy back to the island.
Interviewed on stage by emcee Nadanja Bailey, Ms ...
DATE: Apr 27, 2018
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The appointment of Narinder Hargun as successor to Chief Justice Ian Kawaley is “an affront” to the Government, the Premier said last night.
David Burt said the Government did not support the appointment and that he had told the Governor, John Rankin...
DATE: Apr 26, 2018
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