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A trainee police officer was under investigation yesterday after he was struck off the UK teaching register for life for serious misconduct with a 16-year-old schoolgirl.
Matthew McGowan, 38, a former drama teacher at Warwick Academy, quit his post a...
DATE: Sep 29, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A group of students, parents and teachers from Harrington Sound Primary School raised more than $800 to help those affected by recent hurricanes.
Cindy Weeks, acting principal at the school, said that the students were eager to give knowing that it w...
DATE: Sep 27, 2017
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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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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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Gifted musician Jude Richardson taught himself how to read music and play piano with the help of his mother.
Now, after four years of formal training and a host of live performances, the Bermuda College student and aspiring professional pianist has h...
DATE: Sep 05, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Caines Brothers and 5 Star Barbershop are again partnering to host their Back 2 School Extravaganza to give students a free haircut before they return to class.
According to spokeswoman Deshay Caines, the fifth annual event is set to take place t...
DATE: Sep 05, 2017
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Education
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Department of Health is reminding parents to monitor their children’s asthma as the start of the school year approaches.
A spokeswoman for the department urged parents to ensure regular daily use of preventer inhalers, in case they have not been ...
DATE: Sep 05, 2017
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Beyond Rugby students will be able to do their homework on laptops this year, thanks to DHL Express Bermuda.
Rob Brown, DHL Bermuda country manager, said the donation of 90 reconditioned laptops will help to support young students.
He said: “The chil...
DATE: Aug 31, 2017
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Young people need to know there is a way out of gang violence, according to social activists.
In the wake of a series of stabbings around the island, Gina Spence said the community needs to be educated about the causes of gang violence and what help ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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Samuel Martin followed in his family’s footsteps when he became the latest member of the Bermuda Bar last week.
Mr Martin was moved by his father, Andrew Martin, and seconded by his uncle Peter Martin — both directors of local law firm MJM Limited.
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DATE: Aug 24, 2017
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