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Bermuda’s newest lawyer, Korin Knights, has gone from struggling in the traditional classroom to being Called to the Bermuda Bar.
Appearing before Chief Justice Ian Kawaley on Friday, an elated Mr Knights thanked parents Darren and Katrina Knights fo...
DATE: Oct 03, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Freddie Evans is taking legal action against the Ministry of Education after being “relieved of his responsibilities” as education commissioner.
The shock announcement last night came less than seven months after Dr Evans was appointed to the top job...
DATE: Oct 03, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The only enlisted Bermudian woman to march in the Second World War victory parade in London has died aged 93.
Lobelia “Bella” Bubenzer was just 19 when she travelled to England in 1943 and crossed the U-boat-infested Atlantic in a convoy to enlist in...
DATE: Oct 03, 2017
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Bermudian and Canadian golfers are set to go head-to-head next month to raise funds for the Coalition for the Protection of Children.
Between November 12 and 15, the island will host the inaugural Bermuda Canada Ryder Cup for Charity Competition in s...
DATE: Oct 03, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Several of Wednesday’s buses have had to be cancelled, as announced by the Department of Public Transportation.
The following routes will be affected:
6: St George’s to St David’s, 6:55am
6: St George’s to St David’s, 7.04am
7m: Watford Bridge to Ham...
DATE: Oct 03, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A public transport worker has been banned from driving for 18 months and fined $1,200 after he admitted a drink driving charge.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Eugene Ball was found by police asleep in the passenger seat of a car which had crashed into...
DATE: Oct 03, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Saltus Grammar School raised more than $6,000 towards Caribbean islands devastated by hurricanes.
Head of School Deryn Lavell said in a statement: “I’m reminded how interconnected we all are on a global scale when I see the warmth and generosity of c...
DATE: Oct 03, 2017
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News Staff
Bermuda’s youngest Member of Parliament has urged the Government to push ahead with changes to the education system.
In his first speech in the House of Assembly, Progressive Labour Party backbencher Dennis Lister III said revamping the middle school...
DATE: Oct 02, 2017
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Politics
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The Human Rights Commission has issued a statement clarifying its legal challenge to the Government on securing proper representation for children in court.
The commission’s intent is “not a punitive measure”, the statement said, but aimed at prompti...
DATE: Oct 02, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A same-sex couple who recently married on the island have expressed their joy, thanking Bermuda for giving them a positive experience.
In a social media post, Bryce Whayman and Roland Maertens wrote that they were warmly welcomed, despite the often h...
DATE: Oct 02, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
