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A musician has a hit on his hands after a brush with death inspired him to revisit the first song he wrote.
Dexter Dillas, a chef with the MEF group of restaurants and a drummer, said he penned Just Thank the Lord 26 years ago, but put it aside.
He r...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The public has been asked for their views on proposed legislation designed to tackle the threat from imported animals and plants.
Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, said the draft Invasive Alien Species Act 2021 would strengthen protection and...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A “therapy in a box” service created to teach people how to take charge of their mental health is to be launched next month.
Adriene Berkeley, a psychologist and neuroscientist, said she had seen a lot of people who were able to conceal their problem...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A senior at the weekend praised the “excellent job” done by trash collectors but pleaded for the public to stick to the correct days for putting out their garbage.
The woman, who asked not to be named, said trash left lying around attracted rats and ...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Belco has awarded $200,000 worth of scholarships to 14 young Bermudians so they can study for engineering qualifications.
Jawonday Smith, Tiara Derosa, Jamin Fubler and Hashim Webb, were awarded scholarships of up to $25,000 each to help them with th...
DATE: Aug 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
DATE: Aug 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Akil Simmons
The bus service could be shut down on Monday, it was revealed today.
Bus drivers warned they were prepared to strike over a dispute with the Government.
A spokeswoman for the Bermuda Industrial Union said the bus division had agreed to withdraw labou...
DATE: Aug 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government has moved in the right direction to tackle a backlog of audits of public sector organisations, the Premier has said.
David Burt admitted that there was still a large number of audits behind schedule – but that the number had fallen.
He...
DATE: Aug 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The tourism industry is “trending in the right direction” despite low visitor arrival numbers, hoteliers said yesterday.
Stephen Todd, the chief executive officer of the Bermuda Hotel Association, said it had been “anticipated” that there would be a ...
DATE: Aug 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Cannabis plants destined for sale on the island’s streets have been seized by police in the East End.
A police spokesman said yesterday that officers found the drugs at an undisclosed location during “an exercise in the eastern parishes”.
He added: “...
DATE: Aug 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
