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Premier Michael Dunkley has has notified the Speaker of the House that this year’s Throne Speech, marking the reconvening of Parliament, will take place on November 4 — an earlier date than has been the tradition.
Government had forewarned that two s...
DATE: Aug 31, 2016
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Politics
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Primary and preschools are ready for the 2016/17 school year to commence next week, according to the Ministry of Education and Public Works.
In a press conference held at Elliot Primary this morning, the minister of education Wayne Scott along with ...
DATE: Aug 31, 2016
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Tenants due to be evicted today by the Bermuda Housing Corporation for unpaid rent have been given a last-minute reprieve.
Locks were due to be changed today at the Gulfstream transitional living complex for residents owing at least $10,000 each for ...
DATE: Aug 31, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Staff and students at Warwick Academy are celebrating a “tremendous” set of summer examination results.
Pupils achieved success across the board in International Baccalaureate, BTEC and IGCSE, which was hailed by incoming principal Dave Horan.
“We co...
DATE: Aug 31, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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The America’s Cup could inspire international investment in more than just the tourism sector, according to Grant Gibbons.
The Minister of Economic Development said the ACBDA was working on finding and encouraging investment in the island.
“One of th...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hotels and guest houses are filling up fast ahead of next year’s America’s Cup. Four guest houses told The Royal Gazette they are either already fully booked or nearly close to capacity.
Hoteliers say they are “ramping up staff” in preparation for th...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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Event
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Two of Bermuda College’s students graduating with an Associate of Science (Nursing) degree are ready to prepare for the formal exams that will allow them to become registered nurses.
Once graduates pass the National Council Licensure examination (NCL...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A husband-and-wife team has launched a new business venture that could see a life-size Johnny Barnes mascot welcome visitors to Bermuda.
The project, which had the blessing of both Mr Barnes and his wife, Belvina, has been designed to help keep the l...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Police have confirmed that a 23-year-old man suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound yesterday afternoon in the area of Fentons Drive, Pembroke.
The Pembroke man reported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Community Foundation has been awarded top marks for its performance by Britain’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence.
The award comes from the UKCF Quality Accreditation Programme (QA3), which establishes legal, ethical, and eff...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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