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Former Regiment Commanding Officer Brian Gonsalves last night exhorted the latest crop of Mount Saint Agnes graduates to take ownership of their lives, their community and live their passions.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Bermuda’s only Rom...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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Education
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The first set of all-male student graduates from Sandys Secondary Middle School selected to participate in a three-year Male Mentoring Programme were honoured yesterday.
At a special ‘Closing out Ceremony’ the 38 teenaged boys were urged to set goals...
DATE: Jun 21, 2013
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Education
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The Berkeley Institute yesterday celebrated retiring principal Michelle Simmons and her 20 years in the post.
But while Mrs Simmons only has two weeks remaining as principal, she promised to remain a part of the school.
“I will continue to serve Berk...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Premier Alex Scott has been appointed Commander of the British Empire, and charity founder Clem Talbot recognised as Member of the British Empire along with Raleigh Bermuda’s Michael Spurling.
For Mr Scott, the accolade made for “an exhilarati...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Former Premier Alex Scott has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
And Clement Talbot and Michael Spurling have received MBEs for services to the community.
Mr Scott's public service and political has career has spanned more than thre...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Bermuda faces a healthcare “disaster” if the Island doesn’t rein in its diabetes epidemic, a leading healthcare speaker has warned.
Controversial US medical expert Robert Lustig said at least a quarter of the Island’s population has the disease.
Howe...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
They had a ball!
Children at West Pembroke Primary School were put through their paces by the Bermuda Regiment as part of a career day, which also saw members of the Customs team visit.
Watch the video for more.
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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Nine charities are better off to the tune of $250,000 after a record number of people took part in this year’s End-to-End charity walk.
And at an awards ceremony at the Elbow Beach Hotel last night, some of the 2,700 walkers who trekked the length of...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A record number of schools have received top marks in a campaign to encourage students to adopt healthier lifestyles.
At this year’s Healthy Schools Awards, Education Minister Nalton Brangman revealed that 25 of the 32 schools that took part in the s...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Men are often reluctant to go to the doctor for fear of hearing bad news or looking weak but they need to “know their numbers” when it comes to health, a meeting heard yesterday.
Rhonda Smith-Simmons, education officer for Bermuda Cancer and Health C...
DATE: Jun 12, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways