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A Bermudian journalist who moved to the UK five years ago has been named one of the most inspirational Black business leaders in her new home town.
Carla Zuill was recognised by the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce as “an inspiration to the com...
DATE: Oct 21, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Artists were today asked to use their talent in Christmas competition inspired by Olympic champion Flora Duffy.
Her achievement as the island’s first Olympic gold medal winner is the basis for the second annual festive wrapping paper design competiti...
DATE: Oct 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Government is facing a legal challenge after awarding a contract to a foreign shipping company – without first putting the contract out to tender locally.
Lawyers for island-based importer Mailboxes Unlimited have written to Wayne Furbert, the Mi...
DATE: Oct 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Campaigners who tried to save a historic house condemned to the wrecking ball despite its pivotal role in the formation of the Berkeley Institute are to continue their fight.
Duncan Simons of Wantley Matters, a pressure group set up to save Wantley, ...
DATE: Oct 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Trench and road works in Hamilton Parish mean a road closure will be extended, the Ministry of Public Works said.
A notice said traffic will be affected until November 19.
It said: “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the ong...
DATE: Oct 20, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A charity set up in the name of Olympic triathlon champion Flora Duffy to sponsor budding sports stars has been given $10,000 by a bank.
The cash was donated to the Flora Fund by Clarien Bank.
Ms Duffy said: “Looking back, as I cannot help but do thi...
DATE: Oct 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
It was quite a day for Flora Duffy who will now see her name emblazoned around the island in recognition of her historic Olympic gold medal.
During a national holiday honouring Flora yesterday, the National Stadium was named the Flora Duffy South Fie...
DATE: Oct 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A British MP whose life was claimed in a knife attack on Friday was a champion for plans by a Bermuda charity to open a dedicated dementia care centre.
Sir David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West in Essex, was also chairman of the Britain...
DATE: Oct 19, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
4.30pm: Tears start and Flora says thank you and leaves the stage after a stirring speech.
It sees an appropriate time to say goodbye and thank you for following.
We should all remember this day and reflect on a true national hero – Flora Duffy.
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DATE: Oct 18, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Two Bermudian trailblazers who helped break down racial barriers have been honoured by the London Underground
Author Mary Prince and Earl Cameron, an actor, are two of scores of names used on a new version of the Tube’s world-famous map.
Mary Prince ...
DATE: Oct 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan