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Education minister Diallo Rabain has confirmed that the Ministry of Education authorised a public volunteer effort to ensure Bermuda’s public schools are ready for the new term in September.
The first of the “work rallies” took place at Warwick Pres...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Divers have welcomed the latest Government guidelines governing recreational lobster fishing in Bermuda.
Last week Walton Brown, the Minister of Home Affairs, announced that a maximum of 500 recreational fishing licences would be granted in the 2017-...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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Industrial action by custody staff at Westgate continued over the weekend due to a dispute over staff shortages.
The sit-out, which began on Friday, is expected to carry on through today when the Department of Corrections leadership will meet with th...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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A stroke victim’s once promising recovery is faltering in the absence of comprehensive follow-up services, according to her loved ones.
As The Royal Gazette explores healthcare deficiencies for the disabled, one anonymous family have credited the ear...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The much-anticipated solar eclipse commences shortly before 3pm today but may be obscured, depending on the vagaries of the weather.
In a 70-mile swath across North America, millions will watch a total eclipse of the sun by the moon.
The first coast-...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda is a little more beautiful than before thanks to a number of recent clean-up missions.
Marine debris and general litter were collected from the coastlines of Daniel’s Head in Somerset as well as Black Bay Beach and Glass Beach in Dockyard.
J...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Hamilton Health Centre and the Annex building on Victoria Street will be closed for fumigation from Friday until Wednesday, August 30, according to the Ministry of Health.
There will be limited services and some changes to the location of services fr...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
New staff have been approved for the Ministry of Health to address shortages that have worsened under the Bermuda Government hiring freeze.
In particular, reinforcements have been earmarked for Ageing and Disability Services, according to Kim Wilson,...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Five art students have received $25,000 in bursaries from the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society’s Charitable Trust.
The recipients, who will be attending university in the fall, were each awarded $5,000 in scholarships on Saturday for their commit...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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Online fraudsters offering a bogus rental property yesterday sparked a warning from police.
A police spokeswoman said officers were alerted to an advert which appeared on a local online classified site
He added: “The alleged contact person for the f...
DATE: Aug 21, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes