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The owners of St George’s Club have come under fire from members after fees rocketed.
One timeshare owner said the assessment of his annual maintenance fees had risen by more than 60 per cent.
The source added the club had told members the increase w...
DATE: Dec 18, 2017
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Schoolchildren are to be introduced to the technology behind cryptocurrency and blockchain at the fourth Code 441 Hackathon on Monday.
Jahde Eve of Code 441, a technology charity, said the free event is aimed at pupils aged between 12 and 17 and will...
DATE: Dec 18, 2017
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Bermuda was the focus of a feature by Canadian airline WestJet this month.
A three-page story in WestJet Magazine highlighted island attractions including Tom Moore’s jungle, the Crystal Caves and Horseshoe Bay.
The article suggested an ideal three-d...
DATE: Dec 18, 2017
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The coming Christmas holiday will have an effect on trash collection over the next two weeks.
According to the Department of Waste Management, trash in the West End is set to be collected on Wednesday, December 27, and Thursday, December 28.
Meanwhil...
DATE: Dec 18, 2017
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One of Bermuda’s most popular Christmas dinners for the disadvantaged has been cancelled, but charities pledged yesterday that the less fortunate will not be forgotten this festive season.
Chef Michiko Campbell, who has served hundreds of people at A...
DATE: Dec 16, 2017
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The Department of Health will begin to offer influenza shots on Monday as part of their seasonal campaign.
The shots will cost $10 for adults and children, however those over the age of 65 will be able to receive their shot for free.
Influenza, commo...
DATE: Dec 15, 2017
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Ronald Fletcher’s first trip to Bermuda almost 40 years ago was free because his wife, Hazel, won a trip from her employer.
But the couple fell in love with the island and have returned every year since.
Mr Fletcher said: “That free holiday cost me a...
DATE: Dec 15, 2017
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The Bermuda Union of Teachers voiced support for the recently unveiled Plan 2022, saying it will co-operate fully if it helps students.
Shannon James, president of the BUT, said the union was heavily involved in the development of the five-year strat...
DATE: Dec 15, 2017
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The Bermuda Hospitals Board has been voted Workplace of the Year by an international employee recognition programme.
The BHB won the award at the annual WOW! Awards gala in London, while the BHB’s Child and Adolescent Services came second in the WOW!...
DATE: Dec 14, 2017
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The man who brought controversial speaker Ayo Kimathi to Bermuda has launched legal action against Hamilton Princess claiming he was discriminated against.
David Lee Tucker was fired by the hotel in December 2015 for “serious misconduct”.
But Mr Tuck...
DATE: Dec 14, 2017
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