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Educators could soon require specialised certification based on subjects or specific role in their school.
In Friday’s Throne Speech, Government promised to bring forward amendments to the Bermuda Educators Council Act 2002, which would ensure that t...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government will look at the possibility of putting forward legislation to make discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation illegal, according to the Throne Speech.
While some activists said the announcement was encouraging, others said it sou...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A campaigner who called for an end to land licences said Government should reimburse those who bought land licences should the controversial scheme end.
Ronnie Viera praised Government’s announcement that it would re-evaluate and likely abolish land ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge beat out numerous competitors this weekend, but was unable to bring home the title of Miss World.
For the last two weeks, Ms Outerbridge has represented Bermuda in the 61st Miss World Competition, with yesterday’s finale...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge beat out numerous competitors, but could not bring home the title of Miss World.
According to the Miss World score board, Ms Outerbridge earned a total of 155 points to finish tied for 76th out of 113 competitors.
While ...
DATE: Nov 06, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Island’s longest-operating garage has come under fire from neighbours concerned about cars parked on the streets.
Residents have complained that mosquitoes are drawn to rainwater collected in vehicles outside Cardoza’s Garage.
They also worried t...
DATE: Nov 04, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
After a hiatus of 14 years, Bermuda is about to be represented again at the Miss World competition with the proud parents of Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge setting off tonight for London.
When Ms Outerbridge walks onto the stage this Sunday, Gregory a...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Premier Paula Cox will tomorrow table amendments to increase the duty payable on goods bought abroad by residents.
The rise, from 25 percent to 35 percent, will apply to goods that accompany travellers and are brought into the Island for their person...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 15-year-old boy from Warwick has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Malcolm Outerbridge.
Rashaun Codrington, of Khyber Pass, was yesterday formally charged in Magistrates’ Court with murdering Mr Outerbridge on October 28 in Warwick.
He wa...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A team of scientists believes that Bermuda’s mangroves and coral reefs hide information about the history of the Atlantic’s ever-changing sea levels.
A NASA-funded team of researchers, including Bermudian Lisa Rodrigues, an assistant professor at Vil...
DATE: Nov 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
