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Dangerous surf conditions have prompted a warning about swimming at South Shore beaches.
The warning issued by the Ministry of Public Works follows lifeguards at Horseshoe Bay raising the red flag at the beach earlier today. The flag indicates dange...
DATE: Sep 07, 2017
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Traffic diversions will be in place tomorrow while crowds gather for the Convening of Parliament ceremony.
David Burt, the Premier, will join MPs and senators as Governor John Rankin reads the Government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead.
Membe...
DATE: Sep 07, 2017
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News Staff
Opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs are arising from Bermuda’s hosting of an international triathlon event next year.
The organisers of next April’s ITU World Triathlon Series event have released 16 request-for-proposal documents on ...
DATE: Sep 07, 2017
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Tourism
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National Recovery Month is being observed by the Department for National Drug Control throughout September.
The Department says it will educate Bermuda residents about substance use, treatment and mental health services, which can enable those with a...
DATE: Sep 07, 2017
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Health
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News Staff
Environmental charity Greenrock today called for a renewed focus on renewable energy and sustainability in tomorrow’s Throne Speech.
The charity said it would like to see the government to tackle the issue of climate change head on.
A spokesman added...
DATE: Sep 07, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Police Service hosted an Inter-Service BBQ Challenge, titled “King of the Grill,” at the Police Recreation Club in Prospect.
Six government agencies took part in the historic challenge last Saturday, which was attended by more than 300 gu...
DATE: Sep 07, 2017
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Former premier Alex Scott believes Bermuda’s new political climate could set the stage for another review over independence.
Mr Scott was a strong advocate for splitting ties with Britain during his tenure from 2003 to 2006, but did not push for a re...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Good nutrition can do more than help with weight loss — it can keep people out of hospital.
Hannah Jones, a registered dietitian with Island Nutrition, said proper nutrition was essential to good health.
She explained: “The biggest health problems in...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
John Theophilus Clarke, a ground-breaking dancer on the local and international stage, has died at the age of 85.
Mr Clarke challenged racial barriers during a time of open discrimination and his performances included touring with Les Ballets Negres,...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government backbencher Wayne Furbert has backed out of a meeting with a young Bermudian who won the right for gay people to marry on the island.
Mr Furbert was to meet with Winston Godwin-DeRoche and others from the LGBT community after the 27-year-o...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways