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Recently launched online courses and Portuguese classes at Bermuda College are set to continue this Spring after a positive reaction from students.
Tawana Flood, director of the Professional and Career Education division (PACE), said the school has b...
DATE: Jan 07, 2014
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A sculpture by artist Amanda Temple has been awarded the Charman People’s Choice Prize based on votes from members of the public.
The sculpture, titled ‘The Fruit of Time and Tide’, was selected based on more than 100 votes submitted at the Masterwor...
DATE: Jan 04, 2014
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The West End Development Corporation has met with environmental groups concerning a proposal to develop a new marina.
Stuart Hayward, the chairman of BEST, said the meeting, which took place late last year was a “healthy and positive” step by Wedco i...
DATE: Jan 04, 2014
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Four young men yesterday denied sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in an incident last summer.
The defendants — three 19-year-old men from Sandys, Warwick and Southampton, and a 22-year-old from Hamilton Parish — denied a charge of serious sexual...
DATE: Jan 03, 2014
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The Bermuda Sloop Foundation is moving closer to it’s goal of sustainability, despite the challenges of fundraising in the current economic climate.
“As I am sure it was for most charities, 2013 was a very challenging fundraising year as we all striv...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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Marsh Folly workers are faced with health and safety risks due to members of the public illegally dumping items at the facility, including dead animals.
While the March Folly facility is intended to collect residential horticultural waste- such as Ch...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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Bermuda’s critically endangered Cahow population has continued to grow thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists.
According to the 2012/13 Cahow Recovery Programme Report, by the Department of Conservation Services, a total of 105 nesting pair...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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The president of Bermuda Overseas Missions has said he was surprised and honoured to be awarded a Queen’s Certificate.
“I’m flattered,” David Thompson said. “I’m just very honoured that someone decided to pick me. It’s a great honour.
“I love what I’...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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The Progressive Labour Party has reached out to the public to support the victims of flooding in St Lucia and St Vincent.
Heavy rains in the eastern Caribbean have caused severe flooding in the region, and killed at least eight people in St Vincent ...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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It was a year of controversy, a year of mourning and a year of celebration, but all eyes were on the economy in 2013.
The Island’s weak economy and the newly elected OBA Government’s efforts to rebuild it remained in the headlines throughout the year...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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