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The impact of economic disparity was at the heart of debate in the House of Assembly on Friday.
During an often impassioned series of speeches, MPs said that action must be taken to address the issues facing the island.
The Motion to Adjourn discussi...
DATE: Nov 27, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian Candace Furbert is simply the best after the performer landed a part in a show in London’s prestigious West End based on the career of singing legend Tina Turner.
Ms Furbert, a singer and dancer, will appear in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical...
DATE: Nov 25, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The deputy Opposition leader yesterday said proposed changes to gaming legislation would “pierce the heart” of Bermuda’s future as a gambling centre.
Leah Scott added that the amendments, expected to be debated in the House of Assembly next month, co...
DATE: Nov 24, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A support group for families impacted by traffic accidents is being established — along with a scholarship in the name of those affected.
The initiatives were announced during a town hall meeting, organised by the group behind A Piece of the Rock roa...
DATE: Nov 24, 2017
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Giving people the power to take action is environmental charity BEST’s biggest accomplishment, outgoing head Stuart Hayward said yesterday.
But Mr Hayward — who is to retire as the group’s chief advocacy officer after ten years — pledged he would sta...
DATE: Nov 24, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
New child care standards have been published in a move to support parents and care providers.
The standards, announced last week in the House of Assembly, are designed to provide support for parents, daycare providers — those who care for up to three...
DATE: Nov 24, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
An expert on medical cannabis is set to host a lecture next week on the myths associated with the drug.
Marcia Williams, from the University of Technology, Jamaica, has made numerous presentations and written several articles on the subject.
Dr Willi...
DATE: Nov 23, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The parents of those who lost their lives in road traffic crashes described the pain of losing their children last night.
Terrylynn Doyle said she was devastated by the loss of her son, Malik Weeks, on Christmas Day five years ago.
“It’s traumatic,” ...
DATE: Nov 22, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
French film-maker Emmanuel Itier has returned to the island to film two new documentaries.
Mr Itier, whose previous films looked at God and women in politics, has now turned his attention to economics and health, interviewing local figures alongside ...
DATE: Nov 21, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The project co-ordinator at an environmental charity is to take over its leadership.
Kim Smith will replace co-founder of the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce Stuart Hayward as the charity celebrates its tenth anniversary.
BEST was firs...
DATE: Nov 21, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes