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Daily doses of hamburgers, french fries and countless bags of chips took their toll on Marylee Watson.
But after receiving the wake-up call of all wake-up calls — being told she has diabetes — Mrs. Watson has turned her life around by shedding 70 pou...
DATE: Aug 13, 2007
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Three scholars were awarded $60,000 in scholarships in the name of a man who devoted his life to Bermuda.
The Nicholl Scholarships are given in remembrance of Albert E. Nicholl or "Nicky" who arrived in Bermuda from England in 1917 after World War I ...
DATE: Aug 13, 2007
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Race activist Eva Hodgson has reissued a challenge to the United Bermuda Party to publicly acknowledge that whites were responsible for segregation and still benefit from its long-term effects.
The founder of the National Association for Reconciliati...
DATE: Aug 13, 2007
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Dozens of students were given a helping hand towards their career goals after being named as recipients of scholarship awards.
Education Minister Randy Horton gave out Government scholarships, teacher training awards and mature student awards in a ce...
DATE: Aug 11, 2007
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It has become widely known that my next book, titled CHAMP! The One and Only Alma Hunt, is due to be published in a matter of weeks. It documents highlights of Alma's wide and varied career.
The Champ Hunt tale is one of the most incredible success s...
DATE: Aug 10, 2007
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Daily doses of hamburgers, french fries and countless bags of chips took their toll on Marylee Watson.
But after receiving the wake-up call of all wake-up calls being told she has diabetes Mrs. Watson has turned her life around by shedding 70 pounds ...
DATE: Aug 10, 2007
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Adventurers of Bermuda: Diane Brangman hugs her 17-year-old daughter Rayanne Brangman after the Bermuda Spirit tied up at Penno’s Wharf, St. George’s yesterday. Below, Education Minister Randolph Horton congratulated the crew for their performance du...
DATE: Aug 10, 2007
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The Bank of Bermuda Foundation yesterday awarded $717,000 in scholarships to 20 university students.
Philip Butterfield, Bank of Bermuda CEO, reminded the winners of the annual award programme that they were the future of the country, and urged them ...
DATE: Aug 10, 2007
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Taxes could be cut on healthy foods and increased on fatty ones as part of a drive to tackle an alarming rise in obesity and related illnesses.
The move, aimed at giving people an extra incentive to ditch junk food, is one of a raft of recommendation...
DATE: Aug 09, 2007
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The Healthy Weight Action Plan, unveiled by Health Minister Michael Scott yesterday, lists the following recommendations for a less obese Bermuda:
• Reformulate taxation structure to favour healthy foods over unhealthy foods
• Schools to implement nu...
DATE: Aug 09, 2007
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