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The Bermuda Community Foundation has approved $480,000 in grants to 43 non-profit organisations.
According to a statement, the foundation’s board of directors made the grants, which represent the BCF’s final grants of the 2016 fiscal year, from seven...
DATE: Nov 03, 2016
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When her brother became addicted to drugs more than 30 years ago, Judith Burgess was at a loss for how to help — Bermuda did not talk about drugs.
As the addiction claimed his life, Ms Burgess vowed to make a difference and founded Pride Bermuda with...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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A home-grown anti-bullying initiative aims to sign up 20,000 people online in a pledge to eradicate bullying from the community.
The event is the brainchild of author Chefanices Williams, who is launching her book, A Place Without Bullies, on Novembe...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Secretary general of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will host an assembly tomorrow morning at the Berkeley Institute.
Akbar Khan is in Bermuda to explain the CPA’s work in promoting democratic governance across the Commonwealth, and to in...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Warwick Academy is collecting donations and raising funds for Haiti, which was devastated last month by Hurricane Matthew.
Shoes and personal hygiene items are being sent to the impoverished nation and the school held a cake raffle yesterday to raise...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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A series of free health screenings are being offered by the Bermuda Hospitals Board in recognition of Diabetes and Chronic Lung Disease Awareness Month.
The Diabetes Respiratory Endocrine and Metabolism (DREAM) Centre, which provides diabetes, asthma...
DATE: Nov 01, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
In her line of work, Rhonda Smith-Simmons always encouraged women to go for regular mammograms.
The registered nurse worked full-time as the education officer at the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre and made sure to follow her own advice.
In March 20...
DATE: Oct 31, 2016
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Pupils from Sandys Middle School will get the chance to learn from the best of the best when SoftBank Team Japan members turn teachers for a pioneering education initiative.
Chefs, personal trainers, engineers and technicians from the America’s Cup t...
DATE: Oct 31, 2016
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External exam results for the Bermuda Public School System have highlighted “continuing challenges” in student achievement in mathematics.
The Ministry of Education today released the results for the 2015/16 school year in the Cambridge Internationa...
DATE: Oct 31, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
Bermuda National Gallery has faced a new financial blow with the need to replace its entire air-conditioning system.
The gallery’s treasurer reported “major capital investment issues” back in March, and with this latest expense of $160,000, the gall...
DATE: Oct 28, 2016
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