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Special needs charity WindReach is appealing for help after its cockatoo Cheesy went missing yesterday afternoon.
Cheesy is described by the Warwick-based charity as a friendly bird who “loves having his head scratched”.
If you have seen him, call 2...
DATE: Mar 15, 2016
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A group of demonstrators has begun to gather outside the House of Assembly for a third day of protest.
By about 9am, an estimated 200 to 300 had gathered around the House; yesterday’s protest drew more than a thousand protesters.
It comes after nine ...
DATE: Mar 15, 2016
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Due to issues with the main water line that supplies Prospect Primary, the school has been dismissed early today and is in the process of contacting parents about the closure.
“The Ministry of Public Works is aware of the issue and is currently addre...
DATE: Mar 15, 2016
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A huge crowd gathered on the grounds of Cabinet Building last night in support of the controversial Pathways to Status legislation.
The candlelit vigil was a response to the slew of protests against the Bermuda Government’s proposed immigration refor...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority came under fire for declining air arrivals as the House of Assembly debated the body’s budget on Friday night.
Reading the brief on behalf of tourism minister Shawn Crockwell, who was absent owing to illness, Patricia Go...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Warwick Academy head girl Claire Conyers took home the top prize at the weekend’s Outstanding Teen awards.
Speaking after winning the Overall Outstanding Teen award, she told The Royal Gazette: “It feels absolutely amazing. I’m just really, really l...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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The Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda has condemned statements made about the LGBT community by a conservative Christian preacher from the United States.
Assertions spread by Brad Harrub, from the non-denominational Church of Christ, “dehumanise individua...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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A resolution has been found in the dispute between the Bermuda Police Association and the Bermuda Government, according to Michael Dunkley.
Speaking in a budget debate, the Premier said a joint statement by the parties would be issued in the near fut...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Shadow Minister of Home Affairs has expressed “serious concerns” about the future of the Post Office, suggesting the Bermuda Government may be planning to close it for good.
Speaking in the House of Assembly last week, Walter Roban pointed to th...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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Changes to the standard health insurance providing additional benefits without increased costs have been approved by the House of Assembly.
Opening debate on the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2016, health minister Jeanne Atherden said she was please...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes