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The vast majority of people in Bermuda — more than 90 percent — consider the freedom of the press to be important, according to a new survey commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
Three-quarters of people questioned on the issue by researchers said they ...
DATE: May 02, 2008
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Education Minister Randy Horton claimed last night it was "unfair" to Bermudian students to make them sit crucial exams as early as 5.30 a.m. to prevent cheating.
Hundreds of students at CedarBridge Academy, the Berkeley Institute and Bermuda High Sc...
DATE: May 02, 2008
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Students sitting important exams next month are being told they'll have to take the tests at 6 a.m. due to strict new conditions to combat international cheating.
The punishing start time is likely to affect pupils at Bermuda High School for Girls, B...
DATE: May 01, 2008
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There may have been limited showers, seasickness and 6.30 a.m. starts but students from Bermuda High School for Girls declared their first voyage aboard the Spirit of Bermuda a resounding success.
A group of 13 and 14-year-old girls from the private ...
DATE: Apr 30, 2008
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Autism is a "major public health issue" and Bermuda needs to start preparing for the future needs of those with the disorder, a forum heard last night.
Dr. TerryLynn Tyrell, education director for Advocates for Children and Youth in Baltimore, said g...
DATE: Apr 30, 2008
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A British media trade magazine read by thousands of journalists has published a story about Government's decision to cut its advertising and subscriptions with The Royal Gazette.
The Press Gazette reports this week that the official boycott of this n...
DATE: Apr 30, 2008
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Acting Premier Terry Lister told ombudsmen from around the world yesterday that introducing public access to information legislation in Bermuda would "further strengthen our democracy".
The Energy, Telecommunications and eCommerce Minister took the o...
DATE: Apr 29, 2008
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Acting Premier Terry Lister told ombudsmen from around the world yesterday that introducing public access to information legislation in Bermuda would "further strengthen our democracy".
The Energy, Telecommunications and eCommerce Minister took the o...
DATE: Apr 29, 2008
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Police have issued a warning to time-wasting youths who are dialling 911 for a joke.
Bermuda Police Service say emergency operators have reported a disturbing increase recently in the number of prank calls being made by teenagers.
Spokesman Dwayne Ca...
DATE: Apr 28, 2008
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Bikers from the States planning a ride across the Island with locals were left disappointed yesterday after their cruise ship was diverted due to a medical emergency.
Bermuda Long Riders Motorcycle Club (BLRMC) had planned to welcome 23 tourists and ...
DATE: Apr 28, 2008
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