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The island’s recent political upheaval has become the subject of an April Fool’s spoof featured in an international sailing publication under the headline ‘Perfect storm strikes Bermuda’.
Meanwhile, a second spoof appeared on the same site under the...
DATE: Apr 01, 2016
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Michael Dunkley has said he hoped to see a reduction in “unnecessary criminalisation” as a result of an amendment to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
The amendment, passed in the Senate last week, will permit the Director of Public Prosecutions...
DATE: Mar 30, 2016
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The Bermuda Health Council has released its Corporate Plan for fiscal year 2016-2017 with care quality, regulation, finance and economics and accountability set out as priorities.
Among the objectives are protecting employees’ rights to have health i...
DATE: Mar 30, 2016
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The US Consulate General has reminded those who are able to travel to the United States via the Visa Waiver Program that they must have a valid electronic passport as of April 1, 2016.
It is emphasised that the rule also applies to those who posses...
DATE: Mar 29, 2016
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The Chewstick Foundation is focusing resources and efforts on its new creative hub rather than hosting the Good Friday KiteFest or the annual Beachfest Emancipation Celebration this year.
The charity is working towards the completion of the Chewstick...
DATE: Mar 24, 2016
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Diversification is key to the success of Bermuda, according to shadow economic development minister Jamahl Simmons.
In his reply to the budget, he outlined opportunities for diversifying the economy already shared by the Progressive Labour Party and ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
The Ocean Vet series that has been three-and-a-half-years in the making and will highlight Bermuda’s natural treasures to millions globally is finally complete.
While final deals are being secured with major networks in the USA and UK to screen the s...
DATE: Mar 22, 2016
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When 11-year-old Emanuel Humphrey finished his performance at the finals of Bermuda Idol last week, the judge not only stood to his feet but he took off his hat in amazement.
The Dellwood Middle School student brought the house down while singing Bey...
DATE: Mar 21, 2016
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Michael Dunkley has sent a message to the black community that under his leadership the One Bermuda Alliance will concentrate on unity and creating opportunities for “all of Bermuda”.
Mr Dunkley said valuable lessons had been learnt following a week ...
DATE: Mar 18, 2016
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Politics
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Sarah Lagan
Opposition leader Marc Bean has urged the people of Bermuda to empower themselves by learning “the value of self-love”.
Mr Bean was speaking to The Royal Gazette on the fifth day of protests against the Bermuda Government’s proposed Pathways to Statu...
DATE: Mar 18, 2016
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Sarah Lagan