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Bermuda is set to be the hub of a new international research project intended to justify the protection of marine environments worldwide.
The project, called Ocean Tech, is set to launch next spring taking advantage of the Woods Hole Oceanographic In...
DATE: Aug 09, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Everything changed for 22-year-old Chyone Harris after a slip in the dark last year sent him plummeting 25 feet out of a building — almost claiming his life.
As it was, Mr Harris has struggled to recover from his spinal injuries, as well as profound ...
DATE: Aug 09, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
David Burt, the Acting Leader of the Opposition, last night chastised the ruling party for failing to concentrate on policies for the people over bettering its communications.
Mr Burt’s address was billed as responding to a July 25 national address b...
DATE: Aug 09, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Graduating students at Saltus Grammar School scored well above the global average in their summer Advanced Placement exams.
Two students got perfect marks in eight exams. Liam Peniston, is heading for Prince William’s old university, St Andrew’s in S...
DATE: Aug 09, 2016
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Education
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The Institute of Bermuda Architects has awarded Kevin Simmons with the Stanley G Kennedy scholarship for being an “outstanding student”.
The education committee was impressed with Mr Simmons’ design portfolio, excellent grades and overall commitment ...
DATE: Aug 09, 2016
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Education
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Saltus Grammar School head boy Cathal Rynne has been awarded the McGill Bermuda Scholarship 2016.
Mr Rynne, who was also house captain, will start studying mechanical engineering at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, in September.
The 18-year-ol...
DATE: Aug 08, 2016
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Education
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Mounds of building debris, furniture and appliances illegally dumped near the entrance of Fort Hamilton have been described “an extreme case of irresponsible contracting”.
Steven DeSilva, Superintendent of Parks with the Corporation of Hamilton, tol...
DATE: Aug 06, 2016
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Environment
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Kenza Wilks has much to celebrate during his holidays back home in Bermuda from studies in Britain.
The former Somersfield student, now 18, captained the England debate team to victory at this year’s World Schools Debating Competition.
In a twist, ta...
DATE: Aug 05, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
More must be done to ensure single mothers can secure a living wage, according to Kelly Hunt of the Coalition for the Protection of Children.
During the first of a series of public meetings organised by the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee on Wom...
DATE: Aug 04, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Major maintenance works are under way to deal with neglected preschool and primary school infrastructure in preparation for the start of the academic year next month.
Wayne Scott, the Minister of Education, and Craig Cannonier, the Minister of Public...
DATE: Aug 04, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan