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A Bermudian graphic design company has donated copies of its America’s Cup Activity Book in honour of National Philanthropy Day.
SJD World gave copies of the book, which includes child-friendly games, puzzles and educational resources, to ten commun...
DATE: Nov 16, 2017
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Education
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News Staff
The cost of financial assistance will be tackled by a new working group.
Zane DeSilva, Minister of Social Development and Sport, said yesterday that the current $1-million-per-week cost of the programme was unsustainable and “must be reduced”.
Mr D...
DATE: Nov 15, 2017
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Free diabetes and lung disease screenings will be offered to island residents next week.
Jane Hope, clinical manager at the Diabetes Respiratory Endocrine and Metabolism Centre, said: “Bermuda has one of the highest rates of diabetes in ...
DATE: Nov 14, 2017
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Mount Saint Agnes Academy held its annual Remembrance Day Prayer Service today.
Students observed two minutes of silence and reflected on those who made sacrifices to fight for the freedoms we enjoy today, and to pray for peace.
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Education
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News Staff
A charity supporting children in need will raise funds with a night market on Friday, November 17.
The annual festive and exotic evening for KatKids will give supporters a head start on their holiday shopping as well as generating cash for youngsters...
DATE: Nov 09, 2017
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Remembrance Day marks not only those who fell in action, but the millions who sacrificed their youth and career prospects because they went to war.
William Adams, 91, Bermuda War Veterans Association president and a Second World War Royal Navy signal...
DATE: Nov 09, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
A Bermudian woman scientist said an international leadership programme inspired her to encourage island girls to pursue careers in technical areas.
Tammy Warren said young women should consider roles in science, technology, engineering and mathmatics...
DATE: Nov 09, 2017
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Education
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The Bermuda National Trust objects “strongly” to the introduction of quad bike tours to the West End, according to a statement issued today.
The proposal came under fire from area residents last month amid rumours that the all-terrain vehicles, or AT...
DATE: Nov 09, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
Former head teacher Ted Staunton has been honoured with scholarship in his name at Saltus Grammar School.
The new scholarship, which will be awarded in the 2018-2019 academic year, was announced at the school’s recent prize-giving ceremony where Mr S...
DATE: Nov 08, 2017
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Education
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
US entrepreneurship experts are coming to the island next week as part of Bermuda’s Global Entrepreneurship Week event.
The US Consulate has invited Monica Dodi and Buzzy Thibodeaux to take part in several events, sponsored by the Bermuda Economic De...
DATE: Nov 08, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes