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Tropical Storm Gert was upgraded yesterday morning to a Category 1 hurricane, but is only expected to make a distant pass by the island.
As of 6pm last night, the closest point of approach to Bermuda was expected to be on Wednesday at 8am. At that ti...
DATE: Aug 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Profiles on local and international support groups have been listed on the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation website.
They include details on groups offering services for mental illness and other types of health-related issues that require support, re...
DATE: Aug 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Representatives from the street, the clergy, the community and Government came together for an anti-violence event at the weekend.
The event — called Changing Lives — was organised by Desmond Crockwell, chief editor of Visionz Magazine, and coincide...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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Other
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He’s lost elections and leadership battles, been through spells as public enemy number one for his blunt approach to finances, and even been accused of taking bribes from the Canadian government.
But considering what Bob Richards has been through in ...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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The One Bermuda Alliance scored a huge own goal by making Craig Cannonier the “fall guy” for Jetgate, according to former deputy premier Bob Richards.
Mr Richards described Mr Cannonier’s resignation as premier as a “very traumatic event” which could...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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Other
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Former finance minister Bob Richards has warned of “catastrophic” consequences if Bermuda does not heed a series of international dangers.
The island’s OECD assessment is up for renewal, Mr Richards said, while a blacklist threat still lurks from the...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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Other
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Bermudians are encouraged to apply for scholarships on the British government’s global leadership programme.
The Chevening Awards offer fully-funded scholarships and fellowships for future leaders and influencers to study in Britain, according to a p...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Bermuda has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis — joining just five other countries worldwide to achieve the goal, according to Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health.
The transmission of the virus from an HIV-positive mother to h...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda participants in a festival of Caribbean and Latin American culture were yesterday wished good luck for the event.
A host of Bermuda artists will take part in Carifesta in Barbados, which starts tomorrow.
Heather Whalen, director of the Depart...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is to be the backdrop for a fashion shoot for US clothing brand Lilly Pulitzer.
A spokeswoman for the hotel said its infinity pool and Southampton beach club will feature in the fashion brand’s next shoot — its firs...
DATE: Aug 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes