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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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The Ministry of Education is set to launch a new educational framework for teaching for preschool and primary school.
The inquiry framework, which is designed to mimic the way young children learn and construct knowledge, will be formally launched du...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Seasonal flu vaccines will become available through the Department of Health starting today, according to a spokeswoman.
While those over the age of 65 will receive the shot free of charge, the vaccine will cost $10 for other members of the public.
T...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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William Cooper was yesterday named the newest member of the Bermuda Bar in a ceremony in the Commercial Courts.
Making his first speech as a member of the Bermuda Bar, Mr Cooper thanked those at both Conyers, Dill and Pearman and Appleby for their as...
DATE: Oct 17, 2015
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A man found guilty by a jury of a shooting in St David’s was yesterday sentenced to 12 years behind bars, while a co-defendant who admitted his guilt was sentenced to ten.
Stacey Robinson and Shannon Dill were convicted of wounding Lionel Thomas Jr o...
DATE: Oct 17, 2015
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s young people have the potential to play a major role in local politics, a Progressive Labour Party open forum was told this week.
Addressing more than 200 people at the Bermuda Industrial Union Sweeting-Ball Memorial Hall on Monday, 23-year...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Bermuda must face the challenges facing the Island’s seniors, according to Age Concern chairperson Erwin Adderley.
Speaking at a Progressive Labour Party open forum on Monday, Mr Adderley said the ageing population is causing a greater burden on the ...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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A man who admitted lying under oath during a shooting trial told the Supreme Court that he wanted to find “some sort of peace” after being threatened.
Speaking under cross-examination yesterday, Lavon Thomas told the court: “I was a witness to a shoo...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Work must be done to rebalance the Civil Service to better help the public, according to statistician Cordell Riley.
Speaking at an open forum organised by the Progressive Labour Party, Mr Riley argued that while less civil servants might be required...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hundreds of people attended a rally this afternoon at Hamilton’s City Hall in advance of this weekend’s America’s Cup races.
Speaking to the crowd, Premier Michael Dunkley said the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event this weekend is really...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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