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As far as Bermuda’s schools are concerned, it’s one of the most interesting history lessons of all.
Today and tomorrow, through our Bermuda National School Salute supplement, The Royal Gazette tells the tale behind every school on the island, from St...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Tackling the world’s most urgent challenges is no small feat but that is the ambition of Peter Merritt who was recently selected as Bermuda’s Rhodes Scholar.
Peter, 25, aims to use his expertise in politics and economics to help navigate a way to imp...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A graphic video of crashes on Bermuda’s roads was played at a press conference yesterday to try to drive home the issue of road safety.
The event — presented by government and police representatives — came with the beginning of UN Global Road Safety ...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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The Bermuda National Trust has been gifted a collection of more than 300 19th-century paintings and photographs painstakingly collected over 30 years.
To celebrate the gift of the Bermuda Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection as well as Bermuda’s naut...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Butterfield Bank donated $2,000 towards the America’s Cup Endeavour programme with a denim day fundraiser.
The bank is an official supplier and the official bank of the Cup, and several of its employees have been a part of the Endeavour programme, ac...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Ministry of Health and Seniors has advised the public not to eat Aunt Jemima brand frozen pancakes, waffles or French toast due to a potential risk of Listeria contamination.
It is the second time this year that the Island has had a food recall ...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A 67-year-old man struck by a motorcycle in Pembroke over the weekend remains in hospital in stable condition, according to police.
The accident happened on Spanish Point Road, near Arlington Avenue, shortly after 4pm on Saturday.
The motorcyclist,...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A Warwick man who admitted cursing at police was this morning given a conditional discharge.
Buford Smith, 54, pleaded guilty to using offensive words towards an officer in an incident at the Hamilton ferry terminal on May 5.
The court heard that off...
DATE: May 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hurricane Preparedness Week will be observed this week, the Ministry of National Security has advised.
The Ministry said the event is happening earlier than usual due in part to the increased activity surrounding the America’s Cup and also to coincid...
DATE: May 07, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Sea turtles are being temporarily relocated from the Great Sound to keep them out of harm’s way during the America’s Cup.
They will be homed in a purpose-built ocean enclosure near the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo in an operation involving America...
DATE: May 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
News Staff