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The West Indian Association is continuing its fundraising efforts to support the Caribbean after the back-to-back impact of major hurricanes.
Several Caribbean islands were devastated by Hurricane Irma earlier this month, with some receiving a second...
DATE: Sep 25, 2017
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A 71-year-old kayaker, Aleksander “Doba” Olek, has completed his third solo Atlantic crossing — with Bermuda playing a minor role in the epic voyage.
The Polish adventurer has crossed the ocean twice before.
But his arrival in France on September 2 —...
DATE: Sep 19, 2017
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The Bermuda Bar Council has accused lawyer Eugene Johnston of improper conduct in a legal dispute between the Corporation of Hamilton and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Lawyer Jeffrey Elkinson alleged that Mr Johnston had failed to turn over documents...
DATE: Sep 14, 2017
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When Keith Harper visited the island in May, he didn’t come for the beaches. He came for the gravestones.
Mr Harper, who grew up in Liverpool, England, said he had a fascination with cemeteries and history, which inspired him to create a cemetery web...
DATE: Sep 14, 2017
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The new Progressive Labour Party government is to end military conscription.
Governor John Rankin, who delivered the Throne Speech on behalf of government, said: “The Government will amend the Defence Act 1965 in consultation with the Governor to off...
DATE: Sep 11, 2017
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The Government plans to create a new police authority to help set priorities for the service.
The Governor, John Rankin, who delivered proposals for the new session of Parliament, said the Commissioner of Police would keep operational control.
But he...
DATE: Sep 11, 2017
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The ThinkFest series is set to continue next weekend with a discussion about the fight against cancer led by Bermudian biochemist Carika Weldon.
Dr Weldon, a Warwick Academy alumni, is deeply involved in cancer research and has presented at conferenc...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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Wayne Caines last night met with dozens of the island’s religious leaders to discuss strategies to address the cause of violence in Bermuda.
During the meeting at the Heritage Worship Centre, Mr Caines, the Minister of National Security, said partici...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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Environmental charity Greenrock today called for a renewed focus on renewable energy and sustainability in tomorrow’s Throne Speech.
The charity said it would like to see the government to tackle the issue of climate change head on.
A spokesman added...
DATE: Sep 07, 2017
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An interfaith meeting to discuss violence in the community is to be held tomorrow, led by Wayne Caines, the Minister of National Security.
Mr Caines had previously announced plans to meet with members of the religious community as part of a holistic ...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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