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People with disabilities will be celebrated during this week to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
A proclamation was given on the steps of City Hall this afternoon, kicking off a series of events throughout the ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A bank has launched a fundraising drive to help a charity that prepares and delivers meals to the sick, elderly and disabled.
Clarien started its Holiday GiveBack programme and Michael DeCouto, the bank’s chief digital and marketing officer, said: “...
DATE: Nov 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A charity has called on the community to help to put an end to domestic abuse and sexual assault in recognition of a global movement.
Around the world, 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is observed between the Elimination of Violence ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Hundreds of Christmas trees were unpacked, inspected and ready for collection at a Paget garden centre over the weekend.
Aberfeldy Nurseries took delivery of the Fraser firs after the first of two containers arrived on the island.
Checks were carried...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A retiree’s stark account of juggling expenses to cover vital medication lays bare the harsh reality faced by seniors in Bermuda as the cost of living creeps higher.
The 66-year-old, who retired last year after a life in retail, told The Royal Gazett...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A lifeline for seniors struggling with basic expenses against a backdrop of soaring inflation is now part of an appeal for the community’s help.
The charity Age Concern Bermuda, fighting to get ahead of Bermuda’s cost of living for its financing hard...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A dedicated softball coach who trained champions was known for his patience and easygoing way with young people, as well as devotion to his family and community.
Quinton “Tiny” Ming was “not judgmental on people — whoever you were, he would try to wo...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
St George is getting into the Christmas spirit with a series of activities promising to bring new life to the old town.
The St George’s Stakeholder Committee has released a schedule of events to take place in the town in the coming weeks including an...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Historical milestones were highlighted today as schoolchildren were encouraged to take time to consider aspects of Bermudian legacy.
Pupils from Paget and Purvis primary schools and Warwick Academy marked the centennial of Warwick Workmen’s Club as ...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Families at the Transformational Living Centre were treated to a Thanksgiving lunch today courtesy of staff from Ariel Re.
The Thanksgiving turkey lunch was delivered by the company’s charity committee as a surprise to the mothers and children at the...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes