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The Department of Education is looking for a new Commissioner of Education to replace Wendy McDonell, who is expected to retire this year.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Education said: “The present Commissioner of Education has exceeded her 65th ...
DATE: Jan 15, 2013
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government supplies of flu vaccine have run dry after an “enormous” public response over the weekend.
Two hundred doses of the influenza vaccine were administered from the Hamilton Health Centre on Saturday an additional session brought on by demand....
DATE: Jan 15, 2013
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A series of darkened street lights are creating a safety issue on the roads of St George’s, according to a member of the public.
While the lights in the town itself remain in working order, Cyril Dowling said at least 42 street lights across St Georg...
DATE: Jan 15, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Burrows Lightbourn Ltd will continue to fund a programme aimed at curbing drunk driving in Bermuda.
CADA Chairman Anthony Santucci announced yesterday that the company would provide $10,000 toward sponsorship of the Let Us Drive programme this year.
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DATE: Jan 15, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More than 100 recruits charged into Warwick Camp yesterday to the cheers of spectators, marking the start of the Bermuda Regiment’s annual camp.
When the gates opened at 8am the bulk of the recruits were ready and in place; a handful of stragglers ar...
DATE: Jan 14, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are asking the public to be increasingly vigilant about suspicious activity and individuals after a recent string of burglaries.
A police spokesman reminded the public to always make sure your doors and windows are locked when leaving home, ev...
DATE: Jan 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Department of Health will be offering an additional clinic session today to offer flu shots as the flu season is expected to build.
The session will take place at the Hamilton Health Centre at 67 Victoria Street between 9am and 1pm.
The vaccine c...
DATE: Jan 12, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Fire trucks raced to the Bermuda Commercial Laundromat in Warwick yesterday afternoon after smoke was seen billowing from the building.
The exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but it is believed it began in one of the business’ driers.
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DATE: Jan 12, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 20-year-old man who sexually assaulted a young woman during an armed burglary was yesterday jailed for 24 years.
Raymond Kidd, of Hamilton Parish, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for serious sexual assault, and another 12 years for aggravate...
DATE: Jan 12, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The sentencing of a “clever and calculating” fraudster was set back yesterday so Court Services can look at further options for treatment.
Former caregiver Wendy Francis, 40, has pleaded guilty to a total of 37 dishonesty offences in connection to fi...
DATE: Jan 11, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
