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Healthcare costs will be the next government’s number-one challenge, according to economist Peter Everson.
He warned that because of the island’s ageing population, costs will continue to rise if there is no policy intervention.
“Demographic challen...
DATE: Jul 10, 2017
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In 2012 the battle for Pembroke Central came down to just six votes, with Progressive Labour Party stalwart Walton Brown squeezing his way into Parliament ahead of One Bermuda Alliance newcomer Andrew Simons.
This month Mr Simons and Mr Brown go head...
DATE: Jul 10, 2017
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Bermuda’s “golden angel” Dennikia Lambert has inspired a scholarship fund after her roadside death last summer.
The 14-year-old Berkeley Institute student touched the lives of countless people before a collision took her life in July of last year.
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DATE: Jul 10, 2017
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The Progressive Labour Party promised a “collaborative” approach to government as it elaborated on its election platform.
Leader David Burt unveiled the party’s “Agenda for a Better and Fairer Bermuda” on Thursday evening at the Young Men’s Social Cl...
DATE: Jul 08, 2017
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The XL Catlin End-to-End presentation ceremony last night marked the charity epic’s 30th since the event originated in 1988.
For this year’s charities, the $50,000 donations from the End-to-End proved a game-changer, as the Adult Education School, Ag...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Pembroke West Central could be one of the seats that swings the election on July 18, with the incumbent MP David Burt having a majority of less than 100.
The Progressive Labour Party leader is going head-to-head with the One Bermuda Alliance’s Nick K...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The two candidates vying for the seat of Pembroke West Central appear to have much in common: both are highly educated, dynamic young men in their thirties who run businesses and have the energy to spend their spare time knocking on doors in their co...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Progressive Labour Party pledged last night to unite the island’s citizens and put its children first as it unveiled its platform for the upcoming General Election.
Party leader David Burt told supporters that the PLP would accomplish more in its...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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The latest graduates from the Skills Development Programme were recognised at a ceremony earlier this week.
The 13 men and women were joined by dignitaries including John Rankin, the Governor, Michael Dunkley, the Premier, and Sylvan Richards, minis...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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When chronic illness held Jahquae Richardson back from graduating alongside her peers at CedarBridge Academy, the 17-year-old set out to complete high school by herself.
Touched by her example of strength, Jahquae’s family rallied last Friday to surp...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell