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Kim Wilson reiterated the need for affordable healthcare and promised that Government will move forward with reform.
Ms Wilson, the Minister of Health, said the Government is “pressing ahead” on proposals for financing reform developed under the nati...
DATE: May 04, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The founder of the Barbados-based financial technology firm Bitt is to be a digital currency consultant to the Bermuda Government.
David Burt, the Premier, announced the appointment of Gabriel Abed to the role yesterday.
Mr Burt added the assistance ...
DATE: May 03, 2018
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Other
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Black people have suffered a sharp income drop while white people saw a small increase, the latest census report revealed yesterday.
The Population and Housing Census Report for 2016 showed black workers had an average 13 per cent decline in income b...
DATE: May 03, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
International jazz star Jake Riechbart is to take centre stage at the Bermuda Guitar Festival.
Mr Riechbart, a jazz guitar fingerstyle virtuoso, will perform a concert and host a masterclass on improvisation.
A festival spokesman said: “Mr Riechbart ...
DATE: May 02, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A woman has denied causing the death of mother-of-two Kerry Hollis.
Collisha Burch, 30, pleaded not guilty yesterday to causing death by driving while under the influence of a dangerous drug.
Mrs Hollis died in a traffic collision on Middle Road near...
DATE: May 02, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Flora Duffy has launched a fund to support young Bermudians aiming to follow in the world champion triathlete’s footsteps.
The “Flora Fund”, started by a donation from Duffy in partnership with the Bermuda Community Foundation, aims to help aspiring ...
DATE: May 02, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Flora Duffy and Clarance “Nicky” Saunders got a heroes’ welcome from thousands of supporters yesterday.
Crowds came out in force for a motorcade through Hamilton to mark their gold medals at the Commonwealth Games — 28 years apart.
Duffy, who won gol...
DATE: May 01, 2018
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Other
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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Other
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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Other
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes