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Greenrock is calling for walkers, runner and volunteers for an Earth Hour event that will highlight the importance of sustainability.
The 5k Glow Fun Walk and Run is scheduled for Saturday, March 19, starting and finishing at the Waterfront Propertie...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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Environment
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The Governors of five UK Overseas Territories in the Caribbean were hosted by Bermuda Governor, George Fergusson, last week for a regular meeting of regional governors.
Mr Fergusson explained that such meetings were held three or four times a year to...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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A diverse array of speakers outlined their vision for future gender equality today as part of Bermuda Women’s Day.
The event, which was held from 11.45am outside City Hall, reflected the United Nations’ 2016 theme for International Women’s Day: “Pla...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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Shadow Home Affairs Minister Walter Roban claimed today that government MPs had “collectively thumbed their noses” to a “significant portion of our community” by rejecting a joint select committee to examine immigration reform.
A motion for a bi-part...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Ministry of Health’s overarching theme for the year ahead is a continued battle against the rise in obesity and diabetes.
Jeanne Atherden, the Minister of Health, presented a comprehensive breakdown of her health budget during a late session in ...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Parents, teachers and other members of the public have been given more time to lodge their complaints over the possible closure of four of the island’s primary schools.
Wayne Scott, Minister of Education, said this morning that he had extended the sc...
DATE: Mar 08, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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More than 100 dogs and their families took to the Railway Trail yesterday as part of the 20th Annual Paws to the Park walk.
The fundraising event, organised by the SPCA, provides an opportunity for dogs to socialise.
Interim executive director Debora...
DATE: Mar 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Nesta Wellman’s passion for conservation and wildlife runs deep in his veins.
It is a passion that was born on his island home and nurtured during his time at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
Now the 24-year-old naturalist, from Warwick, is look...
DATE: Mar 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Developer Tom Steinhoff has cast doubt over whether his plans for a restaurant at Shelly Bay will go ahead, citing frustration at government red tape and “disenchantment” at the negative response from some residents.
The businessman has submitted a r...
DATE: Mar 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The constitution could be breached if it was determined that the Bermuda Government’s same-sex marriage referendum had been prompted by religious beliefs.
That is the view of human rights lawyer Tim Marshall, who believes that recent calls for a refe...
DATE: Mar 07, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan