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A final call has been made for people to fill “critically important” positions on the island’s Human Rights Tribunal.
The Selection and Appointment Committee for Human Rights wants applications from people prepared to rule on discrimination complaint...
DATE: Mar 02, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A former teacher and civil servant said it was up to everyone in Bermuda to highlight people who had contributed to the island.
Gary Phillips explained that his own upbringing had left him with no questions about his Black identity, which helped to s...
DATE: Mar 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Plans to build a replacement hospice have been given the green light by the Development Applications Board.
The approval means the hospice can push ahead with construction on its site at Spice Hill Road, Warwick.
Environmental groups raised concerns...
DATE: Mar 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Senior Bermuda detectives have completed a two-week investigative training course in the British Virgin Islands.
A police spokesman said the programme was “part of a BPS initiative aimed at continuous development of investigators”.
Detective Chief I...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The founder of a community volunteer group has been welcomed into the Bermuda legal community.
Clevelyn Aaron Crichlow, 26, the founder of the group Bermuda is Love, was Called to the Bar on Friday.
Mr Crichlow, who had been employed at Cox Hallett W...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
About 30 people commemorated the 187th anniversary of when 78 enslaved Black Americans were given a chance of a new life in Bermuda.
Politicians and entertainers gathered in Barr’s Bay Park in Hamilton in memory of those on board the Enterprise, a US...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A disaster appeal has been launched by the Bermuda Red Cross for a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, where a conflict rages in the wake of Russia’s invasion.
The charity is appealing for donations as the conflict deepens across the country in Europe’s ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
More than $250,000 was donated by a reinsurance company to island charities last year.
A spokeswoman for Athene Life Re said that the firm had made the donations as part of its “ongoing commitment to giving back to the community".
Natasha Scotland Co...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Three Bermudians who completed an Antarctic marathon said they had learnt first-hand about the effects of climate change on the frozen continent.
Mark Harris, Andy McComb and Phil Martin weathered rough seas and the risk of hypothermia to raise money...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Hundreds of books will be delivered to nurseries and preschools this week to celebrate World Book Day.
Residents were invited to get involved in the campaign to take the joy of reading across the island.
Nikita Robinson, of The Worship Room on Magic ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter