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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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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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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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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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Tourism
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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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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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Education
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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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