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A physically challenged woman hopes to raise funds during this year’s Bermuda Half-Marathon Derby to cover costs for a new bus to cater to the needs of residents at Summer Haven Residence.
Motivational speaker, bodybuilder and Summer Haven resident C...
DATE: Apr 15, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Bermudian performer and educator Nishanthi Bailey hopes to celebrate her 30th birthday in style this year by raising $30,000 for local charities.
Ms Bailey, who currently teaches drama at Dellwood Middle School, will next month direct and star in the...
DATE: Apr 11, 2014
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A lack of progress following public consultation regarding the Blue Halo initiative has director Chris Flook concerned that Government is flagging in its commitment to creating a maritime nature reserve.
More than seven months since the public consul...
DATE: Apr 11, 2014
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Environment
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Education Commissioner Edmond Heatley has resigned, just seven months after taking the job.
Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Economic Development Ross Webber announced this afternoon that Dr Heatley will continue through a period...
DATE: Apr 11, 2014
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hamilton mayor Graeme Outerbridge has called for the Island to follow the UK’s example and outlaw the practice of keeping captive dolphins.
The environmentalist spoke out as animal lovers raised concerns about whether Dolphin Quest is becoming overcr...
DATE: Apr 08, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Bermuda Triple Challenge, which kicked off in colourful style Friday night in St George’s, continued putting this year’s teams to the test bright and early this morning with a race at Warwick Camp.
The second leg of the annual charity event, the ...
DATE: Apr 06, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Inappropriate handling and a lack of knowledge of marine ‘rules of the road’ are often blamed for boating accidents in Bermuda’s waters.
In an effort to buck the trend, Bermuda Water Safety Council is hosting a practical boat handling seminar at Roya...
DATE: Apr 04, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Under fire education chief Edmond Heatley has suffered a fresh blow after school principals announced a vote of no confidence in his leadership.
School principals have called on the Education Ministry Permanent Secretary Ross Webber to take their vie...
DATE: Apr 04, 2014
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The Bermuda Triple Challenge is set to start tonight with participants putting themselves to the test in aid of charity.
Tomorrow evening, competitors will participate in the first leg of the fundraising competition — the Butterfield and Vallis Urban...
DATE: Apr 04, 2014
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When Althea Overbey read about teenager N’Keema Virgil’s battle with brain cancer, she knew she had to meet her.
The 62-year-old was diagnosed with a tumour the size of a grapefruit at the base of her skull almost 30 years ago — and is still here to ...
DATE: Apr 03, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
