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Free health screenings, healthy food samples and water will be on offer as part of a public open day being hosted by the Bermuda Diabetes Association.
The charity is inviting the public to the event on November 14, World Diabetes Day, to learn more ...
DATE: Nov 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Several senior public servants have been moved as part of a series of reassignments set to come into effect this week.
Derrick Binns, the head of the Public Service, announced that as of Wednesday, Jennifer Attride-Stirling would serve as the chief ...
DATE: Oct 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s digital business was highlighted this week in the island’s first in-person tech summit since 2019.
The fourth annual summit was presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency with the Government’s economic development department and ...
DATE: Oct 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A beloved teacher with a flair for developing character in his students was recalled as an inspiration across decades in the island’s classrooms.
Alwyn “Ollie” McKittrick was also one of the founding members of the Teachers Rugby Club in 1961.
Irish-...
DATE: Oct 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
Duranda Greene is to retire as president of the Bermuda College at the end of the academic year.
Jerome Reid, the chairman of the college’s board of governors, made the announcement and thanked Dr Greene for her contribution and years of service.
D...
DATE: Oct 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The public is being urged to learn how to recognise the signs of a stroke in an effort to save lives.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board’s Primary Stroke Centre put out the call to increase public awareness of the condition in the run-up to World Stroke Day...
DATE: Oct 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Bermuda appears largely unaffected by the extraordinary turmoil in British politics as Rishi Sunak, the third prime minister in seven weeks, left the same foreign secretary in place during a major cabinet reshuffle.
James Cleverly, the first non-Whit...
DATE: Oct 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A visit to Bermuda by the Prime Minister of the Bahamas has sparked a political row over how it was paid for.
Philip “Brave” Davis arrived in Hamilton with a large entourage last week and spoke at the Progressive Labour Party conference.
A spokes...
DATE: Oct 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Parents and guardians of public school pupils were reminded to apply by the end of this month if they wish to receive $150 in support.
The Ministry of Education said that the deadline for assistance from the Government’s relief fund was October 31.
A...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
More than three quarters of people who took part in a survey on services for stroke victims feel their rehabilitation needs are not being met.
Evolution Healing Centre launched the survey earlier this year to better understand the provision of st...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan