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Years of study paid off for construction worker Jason Samuels, who took the Most Outstanding Carpentry Graduate Award from the Construction Association of Bermuda.
“A man without education is like a tree without a root,” said Mr Samuels, whose skills...
DATE: May 28, 2012
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A straight 24 hours of aerobics may seem an arduous task but Marilyn Steede is hoping others join her Cup Match fundraiser in aid of New Beginnings $1 Million Campaign .
She made the Campaign her cause after reading that former St George’s Mayor E Mi...
DATE: May 28, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Keep Bermuda Beautiful will this week launch a new programme hoped to encourage individuals and groups make a difference in their neighbourhoods.
The Adopt-A-Spot programme, which will be launched Wednesday afternoon, but 36 groups have already pledg...
DATE: May 28, 2012
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Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith has accused the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) of “politicalisation and electioneering” her Ministry’s controversial lease agreement with Pembroke Hamilton Club (PHC).
Speaking to fellow Parliamentarians in the Hous...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Politicians who try to influence the awarding of government contracts could face a $10,000 fine and a year-long jail sentence under a new bill proposed by Premier Paula Cox.
The penalties, which would also apply to contractors and public officers fou...
DATE: May 26, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Island must follow the lead of communities in the US in tackling its gang and gun violence, a Bermudian abroad is urging.
An initiative known as Focused Deterrence, used successfully in North Carolina, is said to bear some resemblance to Operatio...
DATE: May 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Chief Justice Ian Kawaley will review a controversial decision by Government to move two popular school principals away from their posts.
The Parent Teacher Associations of TN Tatem Middle School and Victor Scott Primary Schools are trying to block t...
DATE: May 23, 2012
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Education
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Thirty-year-old Andrew Simons yesterday followed his father into the political arena as he was unveiled as the One Bermuda Alliance’s candidate for Pembroke Central.
A risk analyst for the Arch Capital Group and Bermuda Regiment officer, Mr Simons is...
DATE: May 23, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government has launched a new initiative featuring the song ‘Proud To Be Bermudian’ as the theme for a number of upcoming events. The announcement was made yesterday, by Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Patrice Minors with the song’s creators,...
DATE: May 22, 2012
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Economist Craig Simmons last night urged voters not to be fooled by politicians who claim they’ve got all the answers to the Island’s economic woes.
The Bermuda College lecturer said political leaders are not very good at beating the market, but he w...
DATE: May 22, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
