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Duelling peaceful demonstrations are being organised to take place today on the topic of same-sex marriage.
The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda have announced plans to hold a “peaceful counterdemonstration” in celebration and support of marriage equality...
DATE: May 25, 2017
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Harrington Sound School will be closed tomorrow for cleaning and maintenance — although the Government says no further evidence of bird mites has been located.
Freddie Evans, commissioner of education, said in a statement: “We are notifying parents o...
DATE: May 25, 2017
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Environmental group Greenrock has called for Belco to move away from fossil fuels, saying adoption of liquid natural gas was not a “viable compromise”.
In a statement, the charity acknowledged the need for Belco to upgrade its infrastructure, but add...
DATE: May 25, 2017
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Sandys Middle School students, staff and parents came together to honour Somerset sporting legends at this year’s May 24 festivities.
Not only does this year’s parade float put a spotlight on numerous West End athletes, but those athletes were yester...
DATE: May 23, 2017
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Frustrated and concerned parents of Harrington Sound Primary students challenged education minister Cole Simons yesterday during a PTA meeting at the school.
While Mr Simons told the crowd that preliminary tests had found no further bird mites at the...
DATE: May 23, 2017
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The National Museum of Bermuda has adopted solar energy through a partnership with Land Rover BAR, renewable energy investment company Low Carbon and the Stempel Foundation.
The ribbon was formally cut on the new solar system this afternoon, promisin...
DATE: May 23, 2017
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Senator Jeff Baron has assured the public that adequate security will be in place at the America’s Cup after a deadly terror attack in Manchester.
Speaking this afternoon Mr Baron, the Minister of National Security, said he has been in regular commun...
DATE: May 23, 2017
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The Portuguese community of Bermuda came together yesterday to celebrate the annual Festa do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres.
The celebration, whose title translates to “Festival of the Christ of Miracles”, originated centuries ago on the island of ...
DATE: May 22, 2017
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The Caroline Bay Marina was formally opened in a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon.
Despite light showers around 100 people trekked to Morgan’s Point for the ribbon cutting, including developers Nelson Hunt and Craig Christensen and a number of ...
DATE: May 22, 2017
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Opposition leader David Burt announced on Friday night that he will call a motion of no confidence at the next sitting of Parliament.
If the motion succeeds, the Governor would be tasked with removing the Premier.
The One Bermuda Alliance and Progres...
DATE: May 20, 2017
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