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After a warm weekend, Bermuda bundled up yesterday as temperatures dropped sharply across the Island.
James Dodgson, deputy director of the Bermuda Weather Service, said a strong autumn cold front passing by the Island Sunday evening had caused tempe...
DATE: Oct 21, 2015
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Former Cabinet minister Quinton Edness has called on Government to address the lack of proper maintenance to the Island’s roadsides.
“The Government has got to do something about cleaning up this country and getting the grass cut,” Mr Edness said. “W...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce has raised concerns about how a cellular tower was erected for the America’s Cup.
While BEST member Kim Smith expressed concerns that regulatory protocols were “absent or ignored” in a recent letter ...
DATE: Oct 20, 2015
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A campaign to help migrants fleeing war-torn Syria by providing them with slings has been deemed a success by organisers.
Lexi Rego, who helped to organise the local campaign, said 60 slings and baby carriers had been donated, along with $380 to help...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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The Bermuda Arts Council is seeking applicants worthy of financial grants, according to a recent advertisement.
The advertisement, posted by the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, calls for projects which would be suitable for grants from ...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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A short film written and directed by a Bermudian and starring another has earned international attention.
‘Pleasure is Following Your Heart’ has been highlighted by Magnum Vie Magnifique, a competition in which independent film-makers are invited to ...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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Seasonal flu vaccines will become available through the Department of Health starting today, according to a spokeswoman.
While those over the age of 65 will receive the shot free of charge, the vaccine will cost $10 for other members of the public.
T...
DATE: Oct 19, 2015
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William Cooper was yesterday named the newest member of the Bermuda Bar in a ceremony in the Commercial Courts.
Making his first speech as a member of the Bermuda Bar, Mr Cooper thanked those at both Conyers, Dill and Pearman and Appleby for their as...
DATE: Oct 17, 2015
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Bermuda’s young people have the potential to play a major role in local politics, a Progressive Labour Party open forum was told this week.
Addressing more than 200 people at the Bermuda Industrial Union Sweeting-Ball Memorial Hall on Monday, 23-year...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Bermuda must face the challenges facing the Island’s seniors, according to Age Concern chairperson Erwin Adderley.
Speaking at a Progressive Labour Party open forum on Monday, Mr Adderley said the ageing population is causing a greater burden on the ...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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