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Fears have been raised about the ability of buses and ferries to service people during the America’s Cup, according to the minutes from a series of stakeholder meetings.
They detail concerns and suggestions from a number of public and private bodies ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A cut in the budget for the Bermuda Health Council means it will have to juggle priorities, the new CEO said at the weekend.
Tawanna Wedderburn said “creative solutions” were needed so the BHeC can continue to manage growing demands with tighter reso...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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The use in Bermuda of glyphosate herbicides, which some studies have linked to cancer, is still being reviewed.
Technical officers met with representatives of Monsanto, which markets the weedkiller under the brand name Roundup, this month to discuss ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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Bermuda resident John “Bradshaw” Layfield has been named a Beyond Sport Ambassador for his work with Bermuda’s youth.
However, Mr Layfield said on Friday: “I really don’t see this as recognition for myself, but rather of the quality of the programme ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The future of the Salvation Army is in doubt after its government funding was slashed by $50,000.
Divisional commander Major Frank Pittman told The Royal Gazette that another cut meant the organisation would have to make some changes to how it was r...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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Student Gabriel Jones is quickly honing his talent for software development, thanks to an internship at Bermuda IT business Fireminds.
The 14-year-old, who attends Saltus Grammar School, spends every Thursday afternoon in the company’s Reid Street o...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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The Committee of 25 has handled its finances competently and above board, according to the group’s treasurer.
The charity for handicapped children lost its charitable status in 2013 due to a lack of audited financial statements, but Kent Bascome, who...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A pair of believed Bulgarian nationals have been charged with stealing from local banks.
Chavda Bachev, 42, and Georgi Todorov, 41, both from Sofia, Bulgaria, appeared in Magistrate’s Court this morning to face multiple theft charges.
Both men were c...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Congratulations have gone from CedarBridge Academy to 18 of its S2 students who sat the IGCSE Cambridge Examination in English Language in November 2015.
The school reported its best results, with three A* grades, six As, six Bs and four Cs — after ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A man who led police on a high-speed chase to escape outstanding warrants was remanded into custody this morning.
Vincent Richardson, 34, of Hamilton Parish, pleaded guilty to charges of driving dangerously and wilfully damaging six traffic cones, ea...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes