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The Green Family today announces the recipients of the Green Family Scholarship for the 2018-2019 school year. The 13 young Bermudians will receive $5,000 to $10,000 each academic year, for up to four years, towards their overseas studies, representi...
DATE: Aug 27, 2018
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Press Release
A car crashed into a wall before going over an embankment in Southampton on Saturday morning.
The driver, said to be an 82-year-old Southampton man, was apparently unhurt and able to get out of the vehicle on his own according to a police report.
Th...
DATE: Aug 26, 2018
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Sarah Lagan
Makin’ Waves has stopped importing plastic bags and is encouraging customers to opt for reusable containers instead.
Jade Williams, the manager of the surf shop in Hamilton and a buyer for the store, spearheaded the switch.
Stuart Joblin, a co-owner ...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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A man charged with manslaughter after a boat crash that claimed the life of a woman visitor walked free from court yesterday.
A Supreme Court jury cleared Andrew Lake of the manslaughter of New Zealander Mary McKee in Hamilton Harbour last year after...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government’s appeal over the lifting of the ban on same-sex marriage will be heard by the Supreme Court from November 7 to 9.
The appeal was launched after former chief justice Ian Kawaley ruled in favour of marriage equality in June.
Melvyn Bass...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A man was banned from the roads yesterday for 18 months after he admitted driving under the influence of drink or drugs.
Vincent Lightbourne was stopped by police in the early hours of Thursday, Magistrates’ Court heard.
Nicole Smith, for the prosecu...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A charity has been swamped by its biggest demand for school uniforms as needy families prepare for the start of the school year
Gina Spence, a community activist who has run her back-to-school programme for 16 years, said this year’s drive was under...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A club devoted to a complicated card game is to expand after a successful run in four schools.
Organisers said bridge, a game of sets and strategy, teaches critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Now the Bermuda Bridge Club is to contact other sc...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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Education
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A new option for diabetes sufferers to have a pancreas transplant in the US has been promoted in Bermuda.
Jay Graham, an assistant professor and abdominal transplant surgeon at Montefiore Medical Centre in New York, said he was “very excited” about t...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Family Centre has invited the public to enjoy music on the sand at its annual Beach Bash fundraiser.
The event, which is the charity’s largest annual fundraiser, will be held at the Fairmont Southampton Ocean Club on September 15 and will feature a r...
DATE: Aug 25, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes