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A British member of the House of Lords who visited the Bermuda National Trust while on holiday said she would help Bermuda protect its cultural heritage.
Baroness Andrews of Southover also praised the BNT for its conservation of the island’s heritage...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A surplus of more almost $1.5 million was recorded by the West End Development Corporation in 2019, the Government has revealed.
The latest figures revealed Wedco had $141.1 million in assets and $72.4 million in liabilities.
The corporation also rep...
DATE: Feb 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A young businessman inspired by his own misfortune has launched a drive providing suits to young men looking to succeed.
Mikal Minors, founder of the soon-to-be-registered clothing and entertainment business Bermuda Better, is asking the community to...
DATE: Feb 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The last casualty of a 19th century war between the United Kingdom and the United States was remembered today.
A ceremony to commemorate Midshipman Richard Dale of the US Navy was held at St Peter’s Church, St George, where the young officer, aged 2...
DATE: Feb 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Political allies and colleagues said a last farewell to a veteran trade unionist today.
LaVerne Furbert, who died earlier this month, was praised as a “lioness”, a “warrior” and “a voice for the voiceless”
David Burt, the Premier, told the congregat...
DATE: Feb 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Two charities received a boost today through donations from the City of Hamilton.
A spokeswoman said the corporation’s social committee donated $3,000 to Focus Counselling Services and $2,000 to Teen Haven.
While the corporation usually raises funds...
DATE: Feb 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Three people from Bermuda will take part in a 24-hour global event to deliver presentations on their passions.
Cushi Ming, Sara Westhead and Ashley Aitken will represent the island in the International PechaKucha Day 2021 tomorrow.
It will be the 30t...
DATE: Feb 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
“Short term pain will lead to long term gain” for drivers as Belco in tandem with the Government prepares to dig up Middle Road in Warwick starting on Monday.
The dig will close the westbound lane of the road, with trenching to be carried out between...
DATE: Feb 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The island’s 48 new Royal Bermuda Regiment recruits got a visit on Monday from Rena Lalgie, the Governor and Commander-in-Chief.
Ms Lalgie toured Warwick Camp with Lieutenant-Colonel Benjamin Beasley, the Commanding Officer, and spoke with some of th...
DATE: Feb 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Clarence Maxwell
A noted academic is to be honoured at a special dinner celebrating Black History Month next week.
Clarence Maxwell, an assistant professor of History at Millersville University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, will be guest of honour at t...
DATE: Feb 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan