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Talks are underway to expand the Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme on the Island, according to National Security Minister Michael Dunkley.
Mr Dunkley has revealed that Government is working on a pilot programme for award holders between the ages of ...
DATE: Apr 01, 2014
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The Dolphin Quest family grew early yesterday morning with the birth of a new calf at the Dockyard facility.
According to a spokeswoman, 25-year-old dolphin Bailey gave birth to “a healthy calf” at 2.11am. The calf is Bailey’s third at Dolphin Quest,...
DATE: Apr 01, 2014
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Early forecasts are suggesting a weaker than average hurricane season this year, but the Bermuda Weather Service warned that even a single storm could be significant for Bermuda.
While the season doesn’t start until June, US based Weather Services In...
DATE: Mar 31, 2014
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Bermuda’s newest prosecutor was formally Called to the Bar yesterday in a ceremony in Supreme Court.
Victoria Greening, making her first address to the court, recalled taking an aptitude test at Bermuda High School which suggested that her ideal job ...
DATE: Mar 31, 2014
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Plans to raze the Pink Beach Club and erect a new boutique hotel and condominiums have been submitted for in principle planning approval.
The $51.5 million development is set to include a 34-room hotel with two restaurants, six guest condominiums, tw...
DATE: Mar 29, 2014
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Bermuda College and Miami University have come together to offer a Masters degree programme, focusing on special education on the Island.
The two schools yesterday announced a memorandum of understanding to introduce the Special Education Online Hybr...
DATE: Mar 28, 2014
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The Centre on Philanthropy is urging new students and charities to step forward and join their Summer Intern Programme.
The programme, launched last year in partnership with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, offers students between th...
DATE: Mar 28, 2014
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Education
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hotels are reporting increased bookings, compared to those last year, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA).
But air arrivals have seen a slight decline.
BTA CEO Bill Hanbury said several figures being measured by the authority, including...
DATE: Mar 28, 2014
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The Supreme Court will reconsider the value of damages suffered by a man who waited 12 hours for an appendectomy.
Kamal Williams had been awarded $2,000 for pain and suffering caused by delays at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, but the Court of Ap...
DATE: Mar 27, 2014
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Court
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Bermuda Autism Support & Education (BASE) is preparing to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day next week with a musical performance at City Hall.
And local companies are urged to join in on the international Light It Up Blue autism awareness campaign...
DATE: Mar 27, 2014
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