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Thousands of people are expected to turn out tomorrow for an extra-special Palm Sunday Walk — and those who do are promised an "amazing view" of one of Bermuda's most historic sites.
The annual Bermuda National Trust event kicks off at 2 p.m. at Tige...
DATE: Apr 04, 2009
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The challenges of raising an autistic child were highlighted by Health Minister Nelson Bascome yesterday as he pledged Bermuda's support for World Autism Awareness Day.
The Minister said the Island would celebrate the event annually on April 2 and Ap...
DATE: Apr 03, 2009
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Parish councillors are being taught how to handle financial reporting after harsh criticism from Auditor General Larry Dennis. The Island's independent financial watchdog blasted councils — Bermuda's second tier of government — for their lack of fisc...
DATE: Apr 03, 2009
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Oil tycoon John Deuss has had his legal case against the Government heard by the highest court for the Island.
The Privy Council, sitting in the Bahamas yesterday, reserved judgement on the civil appeal brought by the Dutch multi-millionaire in conne...
DATE: Apr 03, 2009
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Former chief education officer Joseph Christopher has published a book detailing the history of schools in Bermuda in the second half of the 20th century. He spoke to The Royal Gazette yesterday about 'A Random Walk Through the Forest' and explained ...
DATE: Apr 02, 2009
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A new summer camp for youngsters interested in a career in health care will start this year.
Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) and Bermuda College are inviting children aged ten to 14 to sign up for CampMed.
The programme will include tours of King Edwar...
DATE: Apr 02, 2009
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Education Minister El James has praised overseas education expert Henry Johnson, who left his post this week (March 31).
The American consultant, brought here in 2007 to implement the recommendations in the critical Hopkins report on public schools, ...
DATE: Apr 02, 2009
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An electrical explosion sent blue sparks flying and workers running out into the street in Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon.
The loud blast was caused when a tap connected to a transformer near Atlantic House on Serpentine Road burnt out just before 2.3...
DATE: Apr 02, 2009
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Former chief education officer Joseph Christopher claimed yesterday that new Board of Education chairman Mark Byrne is unsuitable for the post because his children attend private school.
And Dr. Christopher — who has self-published a book this week o...
DATE: Apr 02, 2009
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A Jamaican hairdresser who worked for 20 months without a holiday after moving to Bermuda has reported her former boss to the Department of Labour and Training.
Mother-of-two Denise Chambers-Clarke claims fellow Jamaican Adlia Davy, owner of Prestige...
DATE: Apr 02, 2009
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