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A new pressure group of medical professionals warned patients could be at risk if the government rushes ahead with healthcare reform.
Patients 1st Bermuda fears the number of under and uninsured residents would increase under the Bermuda Health Plan ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2019
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A documentary on the history of the Portuguese and how they came to Bermuda is due to be released at the end of this month after ten years of work.
Milton Raposo, a Bermudian film-maker of Portuguese ancestry, said the film, Fabric: Portuguese Histor...
DATE: Nov 05, 2019
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A writer and researcher said better education about the impact of Portuguese people on Bermuda is needed.
Sandra Rouja said the contribution of people of Portuguese heritage to Bermuda had been overlooked in schools.
She added: “I think the Portugues...
DATE: Nov 02, 2019
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A photography competition for schoolchildren in memory of international TV pioneer and Bermuda resident Reg Grundy has been launched.
The Dr Reg Grundy Annual Youth Photography Competition was organised by the National Museum of Bermuda and Joy Grund...
DATE: Nov 01, 2019
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Bermuda should plan for the reception of foreign aid after natural disasters such as hurricanes, a disaster expert has said.
Steve Cosham, the Government’s National Disaster Co-ordinator and team leader for the Disaster Risk Reduction and Mitigation ...
DATE: Nov 01, 2019
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Billionaire businessman and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said yesterday that Bermuda should generate more renewable electricity to show its commitment to the battle against climate change.
Mr Bloomberg told a Climate Risk Forum: “Generatin...
DATE: Oct 31, 2019
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An organisation designed to limit the threat posed by extreme weather caused by climate change should be set up, a disaster expert said yesterday.
Steve Cosham, the Government’s National Disaster Co-ordinator and team leader for the Disaster Risk Red...
DATE: Oct 31, 2019
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The Vasco da Gama Club is inviting the community to attend its family block party celebrating the 170th anniversary of the arrival of the first Portuguese immigrants to Bermuda.
The evening on Saturday will feature performances by the Portuguese Sch...
DATE: Oct 30, 2019
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A survivor of Hurricane Irma’s hit on the British Virgin Islands will today discuss how small islands can tackle an increased threat from major storms.
Angela Burnett experienced first-hand the devastation of the Sepember 6, 2017 Category 5 hurricane...
DATE: Oct 30, 2019
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A consignment store has handed out four educational bursaries to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
The Orange Bay Company has given four students cash to cover tuition fees after financial aid, as well as up to $10,000 over the academic year to cover ...
DATE: Oct 30, 2019
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Sarah Lagan