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Pesticides, including the controversial weedkiller Roundup, are to get tighter governmental oversight, according to Kim Wilson, the health minister.
The glyphosate-based product, manufactured by the agrochemical firm Monsanto, has come under fire as ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A grandmother who hoped her granddaughter would become a lawyer got her wish at a ceremony in the Supreme Court as Nicole Yearwood joined the Bermuda Bar.
Ms Yearwood was embarking on a career at a major Bermuda reinsurance firm when her experiences ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Mothers and fathers looking to improve their parenting skills can link up with a host of organisations and care professionals at a parenting exposition this week.
The expo, part of the Government’s Nurturing our Nation: Imperfect Parenting series, w...
DATE: Nov 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Students planning to take the International Baccalaureate have the chance to broaden their horizons — by studying overseas.
Places are available at 18 United World College campuses around the world, including Thailand, Tanzania, Japan and India.
The ...
DATE: Nov 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
An Education Authority in Bermuda will not be fully independent but will be run with minimal political interference, the Minister of Education has said.
During a press conference yesterday, Diallo Rabain expanded on the Throne Speech announcement th...
DATE: Nov 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
David Burt and the Minister of Education, Diallo Rabain, held a press conference today on the Throne Speech.
We will have full reports and reaction.
DATE: Nov 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
In a first for the island, young Bermudian McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett, former Youth Premier, has delivered a speech in the British House of Commons to mark UK Youth Parliament Day.
Speaking on Friday at the same dispatch box used by the British prime mini...
DATE: Nov 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Food prices have shot up by 9 per cent in the past year, while the fuel and power sector saw an increase of more than 15 per cent, according to the latest inflation figures.
But overall the rate of inflation rose by just 4.5 per cent in the 12 months...
DATE: Nov 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Government has received a report on the full range of self-government options for Bermuda, it was revealed yesterday.
The revelation came during the presentation of the Speech from the Throne by the Deputy Governor, Tom Oppenheim.
“In a display o...
DATE: Nov 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A former premier said yesterday he was encouraged to hear a report was submitted by an international adviser on self-governance to show options for Bermuda.
Alex Scott added that findings from the Bermuda Independence Commission, appointed by him in ...
DATE: Nov 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter