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The origins of an historic tree on display at one of the world’s leading plant science and conservation institutes has finally been unearthed – and it is not Bermudian, as scientists had long thought.
Horticulturalists at the Royal Botanic Garden in...
DATE: May 14, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A supermarket-run charity drive will be extended after it raised almost $23,000 to help people affected by the crisis in Ukraine.
Customers of The MarketPlace supported the cause by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar.
The 14-day campai...
DATE: May 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An artists’ forum at the weekend will cover topics from the teaching of Bermuda culture to the island’s cultural policy.
The event will also include talks on the Bermuda Arts Council and cultural expression.
Invited guests from arts and creative comm...
DATE: May 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A second victim of an explosion that gutted a Southampton apartment building earlier this month has died in hospital.
Jove Mascarinas, 50, the wife of 49-year-old Oscar Mascarinas, was critically injured in the blast that destroyed their apartment an...
DATE: May 13, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A former Royal Bermuda Regiment soldier is preparing to journey to war-torn Ukraine to carry out humanitarian work.
Jason Rhind, 36, who left the regiment as a Lance Corporal in 2018, is due to fly out with US based aid group Task Force Yankee: Ukra...
DATE: May 13, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Government staff are working to resolve technical problems that have downed phone and e-mail service at the Bermuda National Library.
A Ministry of Education spokeswoman said this afternoon: “The problem is anticipated to be rectified as soon as poss...
DATE: May 13, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A leading conservationist was presented with a portrait of himself in honour of his work.
Ornithologist shows David Wingate helping a fledging Cahow from its nest with two of the seabirds in flight behind him.
A dedication event was held at the B...
DATE: May 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Sailing fever is now in full swing at the West End ahead of the opening races of SailGP this weekend.
Behind the scenes at Cross Island, headquarters of the Bermuda Grand Prix, the sailing teams and their technical support are immersed in preparation...
DATE: May 11, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Father’s Day walk will be held to underscore the problems that men face and the importance of fathers in a child’s life.
The Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday encouraged fathers from all backgrounds and their families to participate in Walk a Mile wit...
DATE: May 11, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A second-hand goods sale to help support the those hurt by the war in Ukraine will be held later this month, and the public have been asked to come forward to take part.
The Ukraine Shopping fair, organised in collaboration with the Bermuda Red Cross...
DATE: May 10, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes