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A mother claimed yesterday that her teenage daughter’s referral by Bermuda’s child protection services to a US treatment centre was a “Band-Aid” measure after the young girl died at the overseas facility.
She wanted to know what steps were taken befo...
DATE: Jan 07, 2020
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A two-year-old boy with cerebral palsy received an extra festive boost with a $2,000 donation to help make life easier for him.
Ehsan Smith Perinchief will benefit from the funds after charitable chef Michiko Campbell held a Christmas dinner for hund...
DATE: Jan 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Young people are encouraged to apply for a summer student programme at the Bermuda Hospitals Board. The BHB said it wants Bermudians to join its team to help it provide “the highest-quality healthcare through service excellence, education and leaders...
DATE: Jan 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A man was charged yesterday with an attack that landed a senior in an overseas hospital.
Alvin Leverock, 40, was accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Herndon Smith with intent to disable him on New Year’s Day on Reid Street in Hamilton.
Mr Lev...
DATE: Jan 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Court
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One year ago today, Kiara Paiva, a 15-year-old schoolgirl who struggled with depression, took her own life despite help from psychological counselling and medication.
This month, family and friends of Kiara plan their first walk in her memory, closin...
DATE: Jan 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The former owners of land earmarked for a quarry said they had not expected the site to be worked when they sold it.
Katherina Harlow, whose family sold the land at Judkin Lane, Hamilton Parish, in January 2019, said they had expected a house to be b...
DATE: Jan 07, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s youngest fire dancer lit up the Town of St George when she performed a fiery dance routine on New Year’s Eve.
Marie-Jeanna “MJ” Doughty, 20, starred during the annual festivities for the second time through PyroCrazed Entertainment.
She sai...
DATE: Jan 06, 2020
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Other
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More than 80 holiday hampers were delivered to families in need to help them enjoy the festive season.
The bundles were themed around children, breakfast or dinner trimmings and were prepared by the International Women’s Club of Bermuda.
They were do...
DATE: Jan 06, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Surfers made the most of conditions as residents battled blustery weather yesterday.
Gusts were recorded of up to 61mph and seas outside the reefs were thought to be about 12ft in the afternoon with wave heights expected to increase later.
Michelle P...
DATE: Jan 06, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A member of the Progressive Labour Party executive has resigned.
Tarik Bean-Darrell, an assistant party organiser for the western constituencies, is said to have stepped down because of health issues.
It comes as the PLP prepares to hold an emergenc...
DATE: Jan 06, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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