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While it is not uncommon to find young people on the stage at the annual pantomime, this year they are also making a difference backstage.
Not only were the posters for the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society’s production of Adventure in Pantoland d...
DATE: Dec 05, 2016
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The Court of Appeal has rejected a ruling by the Supreme Court which could have opened the window for British Overseas Territories citizens to seek Bermuda status.
While the original ruling by Puisne Judge Stephen Hellman found that Bermuda’s immigra...
DATE: Dec 05, 2016
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The Corporation of Hamilton may have won a legal battle over the Par-la-Ville Hotel loan guarantee, but it will still have to pay its own legal bills.
While costs in legal judgments usually follow the decision, the Supreme Court found that it would b...
DATE: Dec 05, 2016
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The Ministry of Health this weekend presented its one-year action plan to healthcare professionals at a long-term care symposium.
The event, held on Saturday at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute, featured a panel including representatives ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2016
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Senator Jeff Baron, Minister of National Security, said he was “troubled and concerned” by the altercation between police and protesters last week.
And he pointed out he was not consulted before police moved in.
The comments came shortly after Walter...
DATE: Dec 05, 2016
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Bermuda resident Brooke Burfitt has been awarded the Best Actress award at an Irish film festival.
By Any Means, a thriller starring Burfitt, premiered at the Wexford Film Festival in Ireland last weekend.
Her portrayal of reality show star Mimi Wyat...
DATE: Dec 03, 2016
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Police commissioner Michael DeSilva said an altercation between protesters and police was unfortunate, but maintained that protesters were acting unlawfully.
“It is regrettable that this incident has occurred without a doubt,” he said. “However it is...
DATE: Dec 02, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Acting Governor Ginny Ferson has this afternoon expressed concern over events at today’s protest, urging protesters to act within the law.
In a statement, Mrs Ferson said: “I am very concerned at the events which took place today outside Parliament. ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The St George’s Club could be sold before the end of the year — but members of the club have voiced serious concerns.
According to a letter sent to members on October 27, a local hotelier — believed to be the group behind the Grotto Bay Beach Resort ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2016
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HIV patients in Bermuda may no longer be facing a death sentence, but the stigma against the condition remains.
Speaking in advance of today’s World Aids Day, Kim Ball, HIV co-ordinator at the Department of Health, said while she has found more peopl...
DATE: Dec 01, 2016
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Health
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Owain Johnston-Barnes