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The Ministry of Home Affairs is still working to resolve technical issues that have delayed the processing of passports.
Hans Bruun recently complained to The Royal Gazette after he was forced to cancel a trip because he didn’t get his passport in ti...
DATE: Oct 24, 2013
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Bad principals or teachers will not simply be transferred to another school or post, the Commissioner of Education Edmond Heatley said at a public meeting last night.
However, teachers and principals may be moved from time to time for the sake of bet...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Education
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians in the UK are invited to the annual Bermuda Networking Reception, scheduled to take place this weekend.
Premier Craig Cannonier is due to attend the event, which is organised by the Government’s London Office as an opportunity to encourage...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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The Department of Sustainable Development will next week host a public meeting to discuss the future of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone, and a proposed marine reserve.
The meeting, scheduled to take place on Monday in City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theat...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Cheryl Packwood has been formally named the new Overseas Representative for the Government of Bermuda and Director of the Government’s office in Washington, DC.
Ms Packwood, who served as CEO of Business Bermuda for six years, will be responsible for...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Technical issues that have caused delays in the processing of new passports are being worked on by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
A Ministry spokeswoman said: “We can advise that a new printer has been secured and has arrived on Island. Technicians ar...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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The official portrait of former Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling was formally unveiled this evening in a ceremony at City Hall.
Mr Gosling told an audience of around 50 people that he wanted his portrait to be painted by a Bermudian artist, and note th...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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A landmark recording of humpback whales singing in Bermuda’s waters not only sparked a story on a US news programme, but revealed an unusual link between the Island, the show’s producer and a whale researcher in the South Pacific.
Dan Ruetenik, a pro...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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Steamy weather and occasional showers failed to dampen Cup Match celebrations in St George's.
Thousands of spectators flooded Wellington Oval on Thursday and Friday to watch the annual game, enjoy food from the assorted vendors and try their luck at...
DATE: Aug 03, 2013
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A long-time smoker was shocked earlier this week to have his electronic cigarette seized by customs.
James Hill said while Government allows the easy purchase of cigarettes, he was told a doctor’s certificate is required for what he believes is a saf...
DATE: Jul 27, 2013
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