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Government has admitted it deliberately left seniors in the dark about the launch of FutureCare in order to ensure that as few people as possible benefited from the new health insurance programme in its first year.
Health permanent secretary Warren J...
DATE: Apr 06, 2009
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The chairman of Bermuda Educational Parents' Association has welcomed plans to buy in a curriculum from abroad for Bermuda's public schools — but questioned why it took so long to reach the decision.
Myron Piper told The Royal Gazette: "I support an ...
DATE: Apr 06, 2009
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Work to shore up the road edge along the Woodlands Road canal in Pembroke will begin on Monday.
The project has been delayed while the Ministry of Works and Engineering awaited the arrival of water barriers to allow sections of the canal to be draine...
DATE: Apr 04, 2009
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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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A young track athlete swapped his running shoes for walking boots at the weekend when he joined a sergeant major on her annual 24-hour walkathon for charity.
Samuel Bean, who trains with Bermuda's national squad, walked with Marilyn Steede for 11 hou...
DATE: Apr 02, 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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