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The Bacchanal Run was a big success on Saturday despite having to be toned down in response to several noise complaints, organisers have said.
A spokeswoman for Party People Entertainment which hosts the Soca-driven event every Cup Match holiday, sa...
DATE: Aug 02, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The delayed 51st Round the Island Seagull Race took place on Saturday with strong winds and just over half the preregistered boats participating.
The race, which took a year’s hiatus last year because of Covid-19, attracted only 33 of the 60 boats ...
DATE: Aug 02, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Antisocial behaviour and marine traffic violations are to be targeted by the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard over the Cup Match holiday period.
An advisory has been issued to remind boaters to keep safety at the forefront.
A spokesman said: “Th...
DATE: Jul 31, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
When Flora Duffy embarked on her sporting odyssey, she was just like Bermuda: small in stature but punching well above her weight.
Troy Custodio, who began training her at Port Royal Primary School when she was just five, recalled: “She just turned...
DATE: Jul 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Progressive Labour Party has remained silent about whether one of its MPs will be disciplined for his vocal opposition to the closure of West End Primary School - as is the case with one of the party’s veteran members.
Jamahl Simmons, MP for San...
DATE: Jul 28, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Police will have a “very robust” plan in place throughout the Cup Match holiday period, including the possibility of extra gang units in light of Sunday night’s double shooting on Court Street.
Asked about heightened police activity Superintendent S...
DATE: Jul 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A man who was rescued by the US Coast Guard in 2014 trying to travel from Florida to Bermuda by sea in a floating bubble, has drifted ashore trying to “walk” to New York from Florida.
Reza Baluchi, a marathon runner and Iranian exile, was featured o...
DATE: Jul 27, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Parents need more information quickly from government so they can make informed and timely decisions following the formal announcement that eight primary schools will be closed, a Parent Teacher Association president said yesterday.
Juanae Crockwell,...
DATE: Jul 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A Historical Legacy Committee is to be formed to share the history of schools that provided Black children with educational opportunities during racial segregation.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, made the announcement in the House of Asse...
DATE: Jul 24, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
One of Bermuda’s most successful primary schools will be closed as part of a major overhaul of the public school system.
St George's Preparatory School is one of eight primary schools that will be shut down permanently, Diallo Rabain, the education m...
DATE: Jul 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan