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Stress does not have to be a negative thing, according to psychologist Sandy DeSilva.
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Employee Assistance Programme, Dr DeSilva explained that research has shown the perception of stress determines whethe...
DATE: Oct 22, 2015
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man caught with cannabis and cocaine in the lining of his suitcase has been jailed for six years.
His girlfriend was discharged.
Shomari Virgil had pleaded guilty to charges of illegally importing the controlled drugs on a flight from Miami, while ...
DATE: Oct 22, 2015
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
After a warm weekend, Bermuda bundled up yesterday as temperatures dropped sharply across the Island.
James Dodgson, deputy director of the Bermuda Weather Service, said a strong autumn cold front passing by the Island Sunday evening had caused tempe...
DATE: Oct 21, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Brothers Derek and Javon Weeks were both put behind bars for attacking a teenaged bike thief with a sword.
Puisne Judge Carlisle Greaves told the court that the victim, Jahkumani Riley-Smith, lost a finger and nearly lost his head in the incident, su...
DATE: Oct 21, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Cabinet minister Quinton Edness has called on Government to address the lack of proper maintenance to the Island’s roadsides.
“The Government has got to do something about cleaning up this country and getting the grass cut,” Mr Edness said. “W...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce has raised concerns about how a cellular tower was erected for the America’s Cup.
While BEST member Kim Smith expressed concerns that regulatory protocols were “absent or ignored” in a recent letter ...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A campaign to help migrants fleeing war-torn Syria by providing them with slings has been deemed a success by organisers.
Lexi Rego, who helped to organise the local campaign, said 60 slings and baby carriers had been donated, along with $380 to help...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda is set to be highlighted with an 11-page spread in the November issue of ‘Climbing Magazine’, detailing rock climbing opportunities on the Island.
The article by Jeff Achey, entitled ‘The Bermuda Short: How to have big fun on small crags duri...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Arts Council is seeking applicants worthy of financial grants, according to a recent advertisement.
The advertisement, posted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, calls for projects which would be suitable for grants from ...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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Other
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A short film written and directed by a Bermudian and starring another has earned international attention.
‘Pleasure is Following Your Heart’ has been highlighted by Magnum Vie Magnifique, a competition in which independent film-makers are invited to ...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes