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Two of the island’s new signature schools are planned to open in September 2022, the education minister announced yesterday.
But Diallo Rabain said the move, which will launch the Progressive Labour Party’s phase-out of middle schools, would only hap...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A man who tried to mail gun parts to the island in a series of packages was yesterday jailed for 14 years.
James Rumley, 39, was found guilty last month of three counts of importation of firearm components last year by a unanimous verdict.
Puisne Jud...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A licensing regime for cannabis sales and production – with a range of fees and restrictions - will be introduced if proposed legislation is approved.
The Cannabis Licensing Act 2020, tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday, was designed to remove ...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A group of women are better equipped for the world of work after they took part in a programme designed to boost their skills and self-esteem.
The group was the first to take part in the Transformational Support Services programme, run by the Women’s...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A school has collected hundreds of Christmas presents for children and families less fortunate than themselves.
Somersfield Academy M4 pupils donated more than $2,000 worth of toys and essential items for children of all ages to the Coalition for t...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The St George Town Crier has had to put down his bell after he was let go by the Corporation of St George.
But David Frith said yesterday he hoped to return to the post he had held for more than 15 years once tourists return in force to the East End....
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A teenager who flipped a car while with three passengers on board was yesterday fined $1,500 after he admitted drink driving.
Kirk Stapff, 19, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to having care and control of a vehicle while impaired.
The court hear...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The cousin of a former Cabinet minister has been Called to the Bar.
Monica Kelly, 27, was welcomed into the legal world on Friday surrounded by family members – including her cousin, Wayne Caines, a former national security minister.
Ms Kelly told th...
DATE: Dec 15, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The central span of the new Railway Trail footbridge over Flatts Inlet was laid today - and the entire bridge should be completed for walkers by next spring.
The 152ft span was brought to Bermuda in sections last month and had to be put together bef...
DATE: Dec 14, 2020
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CATEGORY:
News
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Somersfield Academy senior department students today moved to remote learning due to the Island-wide surge in Covid-19 cases.
Somersfield principal Carlos Symonds said in a message to parents and students over the weekend that the increase in cases ...
DATE: Dec 14, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Bill Zuill