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Bermuda’s national youth jump rope team is gearing up to compete on the global stage next month.
The Bermy Bouncers will take part in the World Jump Rope Championships in Orlando, Florida, from July 2-9, before heading to Seattle for an invita...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Three new officials will be in place for Kiwanis Clubs when the new administrative year begins in October.
Twenty division lieutenant governors have undergone a full weekend of intensive training for their roles in the New England & Bermuda District,...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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News Staff
Members of the Bermuda Union of Teachers have commenced working to rule and could take further action, after a breakdown in negotiations with the Ministry of Education.
Teachers agreed to work their contracted hours only following a vote at an emerg...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Former One Bermuda Alliance chairman Thaddeus Hollis is to stand as an independent candidate in the General Election, he announced yesterday.
Mr Hollis, who resigned from the ruling party in July 2014, will run in Hamilton West, his home constituency...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Beachgoers have been warned after dozens of Portuguese men o’ war washed ashore on South Shore beaches.
The ‘jellyfish’ can inflict a painful sting to those who come into contact with their tentacles.
The Ministry of the Environment said several men ...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Sol Petroleum has launched a promotion offering customers the chance to win a month of “easy living”.
Under the promotion the firm, which runs the island’s Esso gas stations, will pay a portion of the household bills, fuel and groceries of the 12 win...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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A boat reportedly crashed into Gibbets Island last night, leaving the operator in need of medical attention.
According to Harbour Radio, at around 8pm a member of the public called 911 to report a boat had run onto the rocks near Flatts Inlet.
Member...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The children of an American restaurateur who died while holidaying in Bermuda have spoken of their father’s love for the island.
Tom Power passed away last Tuesday after getting into difficulty while swimming off Pompano Beach Club in Southampton.
Mr...
DATE: Jun 21, 2017
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An investigation is under way following suspected fentanyl-related overdoses at Westgate prison this year.
Lieutenant-Colonel Edward Lamb, Commissioner of Corrections, confirmed an internal investigation was ongoing.
The investigation follows a med...
DATE: Jun 21, 2017
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Crime
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A handful of New Zealand celebrities have crossed the globe to see Emirates Team New Zealand fight for the America’s Cup.
According to the New Zealand Herald, several famous Kiwis have made the trek to Bermuda including two stars from The Real Housew...
DATE: Jun 21, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes