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Introducing a living wage in Bermuda could be a vital step in addressing economic disparity, according to presentations made to a Parliamentary Joint Select Committee.
At a public meeting at St Paul’s Centennial Church Hall on Thursday, a series of s...
DATE: Apr 22, 2017
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A new ferry dock in St George’s is nearing completion, but ferry service to Hunter’s Wharf will not begin until Wednesday.
The construction of a new ferry dock began last year in advance of increased cruise ship service to the town this summer.
While...
DATE: Apr 21, 2017
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Town criers from around the world yesterday tested their voices against Bermuda’s own Ed Christopher and David Frith at the first day of the Bermuda International Town Crier Competition.
The three-day competition started in St George with Mr Frith ha...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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Bermuda Cancer and Health’s plan to bring radiation therapy to the island could help save 100 lives in Bermuda a year, according to clinical oncologist Chris Fosker.
Dr Fosker, who has been speaking at a series of public town hall meetings this week,...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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Anti-racism charity Curb has called for businesses to detail their policies and positions on racism.
The call comes in the wake of a controversial Facebook post by restaurateur Rick Olsen about the December 2 protests.
While the charity attacked the ...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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A brake fault was the likely cause of a fire in a bus filled with schoolchildren last month, according to Senator Michael Fahy.
Speaking on Wednesday afternoon, Mr Fahy, the Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities, said the Department of Pu...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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The Bermuda Diabetes Association is looking to raise the funds needed to purchase and renovate a building to enhance its community service.
The charity has this week launched its “Building Hope” campaign, intended to help the organisation buy a build...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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Materials destined for the new airport project are set to be unloaded at Penno’s Wharf this weekend and next week in advance of groundbreaking.
According to an Aecon spokeswoman, unloading work is set to begin on Saturday and continue until Wednesday...
DATE: Apr 20, 2017
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Young students will get free entry to the Ag Show this Friday.
Jeff Sousa of the event’s executive committee said that AXIS Capital has stepped forward to not only help sponsor this year’s show, but allow free entry for all students under the age of ...
DATE: Apr 19, 2017
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Bermuda could be filled with live jazz music later this month, if organisers are able to achieve their goals.
Wendell “Shine” Hayward and others are hoping to celebrate International Jazz Day in style, bringing jazz music to as many members of the co...
DATE: Apr 19, 2017
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