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Hasna Turner may just be 15, but she is already setting out to change the world.
In addition to travelling to Jordan to help struggling refugees, Hasna is writing a book detailing the struggles of the Uighurs in Bermuda.
“I had heard about their plig...
DATE: Nov 28, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two men jailed for the premeditated murder of David Clarke have lost an appeal against their conviction.
Jahkeo LeShore and Darrion Simons were both found guilty of the fatal shooting of Mr Clarke, who was killed on the evening of April 17, 2011.
Dur...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda Emissions Control Ltd have lost a legal appeal in advance of a scheduled appearance before the Commission of Inquiry.
BECL launched an appeal against a recent Supreme Court decision, stemming from a subpoena by the commission requesting the c...
DATE: Nov 26, 2016
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The owner of the Arnold’s grocery store chain said he would be bolstering security in the wake of an attempted robbery in which a suspected firearm was pointed at a manager.
Frank Arnold said the suspects left empty-handed after being “spooked”, leav...
DATE: Nov 25, 2016
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The Bermuda Hotel Association has thrown its support behind the controversial airport redevelopment project.
Stephen Todd, the CEO of the association, said in a statement that the group recognise the need for a “first class airport terminal”.
“Our is...
DATE: Nov 24, 2016
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Government is looking to address a serious medical cost burden by making Bermudians healthier.
Speaking on initiatives included in the 2016 Throne Speech, Jeanne Atherden, the Minister of Health and Seniors, said the ministry was implementing a multi...
DATE: Nov 23, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A legal dispute over the $18 million Par-la-Ville Hotel loan has garnered international attention, with a legal commentator calling the situation “noteworthy and troubling”.
The article appearing on political website The Hill, written by Horace Coope...
DATE: Nov 12, 2016
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Harrington Sound Primary students are learning to think before they act — and are passing those lessons on to the public.
Under the guidance of counsellor Suzette Bean, students at the school have been lining the streets outside the school and by Fla...
DATE: Nov 12, 2016
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Education
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister of Home Affairs, announced today that hard work continues to get Bermudians back into the job force, while attempting to process applications quickly,
Speaking on initiatives highlighted in the 2016 Throne Speec...
DATE: Nov 11, 2016
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Craig Cannonier said the Bermuda Government is hoping to advance projects that benefit the wider community this year with its Throne Speech pledges.
Speaking at a press conference, Mr Cannonier, the Minister of Public Works, highlighted the planned i...
DATE: Nov 11, 2016
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes