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The world of 2022 is a complex place. The war in Ukraine is now in its tenth month; there is rising famine in Somalia and a food crisis of unprecedented proportions around the globe, not least in Haiti and Madagascar; talk of recession and rising inf...
DATE: Dec 24, 2022
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AUTHOR:
The Right Reverend Nicholas Dill, Anglican Bishop of Bermuda
Dear Friends,
When I heard this song while attending Andrea Bocelli’s concert at Madison Square Garden a few days ago, I knew that I wanted these lyrics to be my message for Christmas. And so here we are:
Come and lay your head upon my shoulder
Look ...
DATE: Dec 24, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
The Most Reverend Wesley Spiewak, Catholic Bishop of the Hamilton Diocese
Hamilton has been ablaze with Christmas lights as the City returned to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic put a damper on the holiday season in 2020 and 2021.
From the traditional Christmas tree outside City Hall to the Anglican Cathedral, and from ...
DATE: Dec 24, 2022
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“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Luke 2:7 KJV
Our lives are full. Full of activities, full with work commitments, full of d...
DATE: Dec 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Rev Howard Dill, Presiding Elder of the AME Church
Two homeless shelters were officially opened yesterday after years of delays and promises.
The homes, located on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke, were converted out of shipping containers and built in partnership with the Salvation Army, Ministry of Pub...
DATE: Dec 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Two grandfathers have pledged to fast out of solidarity with childhood suffering around the world.
Lynn Millett, 70, and Glenn Fubler, 73, will stay away from solid foods for a day between Christmas and January 7 – and have encouraged others to do th...
DATE: Dec 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A charity has increased the value of gift cards this Christmas owing to a rise in food prices.
The Salvation Army normally hands out grocery store vouchers for $50 but this year has raised the value to $75 as it sees “a real increase in the cost to s...
DATE: Dec 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
Two veteran civil servants have been promoted to the position of director in different ministries.
Kimberly Charryse Bean has been named the new director of the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, while Nea Talbot has been appointed the new di...
DATE: Dec 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Young sports club members raised almost $800 in just two weeks for a family charity.
Dandy Town Youth Academy raised the money for Family Centre and presented the organisation with a check for $784 yesterday.
According to DTYA’s youth co-ordinator,...
DATE: Dec 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
A revamped basketball court for Pembroke Community Club was reopened by David Burt with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today.
The court, behind the Casa dos Acores Community Centre, has fresh basketball backboards, hoops and rims.
The job was taken up by ...
DATE: Dec 22, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
