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More must be done to address the growing issue of obesity and diabetes, according to local endocrinologist Annabel Fountain.
A recent study found that almost three-quarters of participants were overweight or obese, while 42 per cent of adults reporte...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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Mother-of-four Janae Armstrong felt “lost” while trying to find work, but was able to land a position as HR Administrative Assistant at the Department of Education.
Hers was just one of three success stories highlighted by the Department of Workforce...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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The Bermuda Diabetes Association has backed calls for a sugar tax in the wake of alarming obesity statistics.
A new study revealed 74.6 per cent of people are overweight or obese, prompting Kim Wilson, the Shadow Minister of Health, to call for serio...
DATE: Jul 22, 2015
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Although Korin Knights started his education in traditional schools, his family decided to try homeschooling instead.
It was a decision that paid off.
The 22-year-old Bermudian is now entering the world of corporate law after graduating from Kaplan H...
DATE: Jul 13, 2015
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In the aftermath of the murder of her son-in-law, James Lawes, Gina Spence saw how the ripple effects of a shooting go far beyond the immediate, devastating loss.
The community activist said that experience inspired her to create the Gina Spence Prod...
DATE: Jul 10, 2015
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A community garden on the Southlands property will be ready this Autumn but work must still be done before the site can be named a national park.
While the project was described as a step towards the South Shore property becoming a park, Public Works...
DATE: Jul 01, 2015
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Bermudian Yasser Baia was stunned when he was selected to represent the Island at the Global Young Leaders Conference.
Over the past week, he has met politicians and diplomats in preparation for a presentation at the United Nations in New York.
“The...
DATE: Jun 29, 2015
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A business administration student who has been helping Prospect Primary pupils to learn martial arts has been rewarded with a donation for his education programme.
Kent Bean, who spent eight weeks offering a free kung fu class to students in the Berm...
DATE: Jun 20, 2015
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Violence at one of the Island’s senior schools yesterday prompted Police to warn parents to ensure students go straight home after exams to prevent further conflict.
Sources at the Berkeley Institute told The Royal Gazette that troubles began with a ...
DATE: Jun 19, 2015
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The parents of West Pembroke Primary students might be sweating at tonight’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meeting — in a good way.
Rather than a traditional PTA meeting, the school is holding a free Zumba class for parents, in partnership with Th...
DATE: May 20, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes