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The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences is undertaking new research on hurricane risk on the Island, in addition to its traditional focus on global catastrophic risk.
The group’s Risk Prediction Initiative, which traditionally focuses on global catas...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Work must be done to rebalance the Civil Service to better help the public, according to statistician Cordell Riley.
Speaking at an open forum organised by the Progressive Labour Party, Mr Riley argued that while less civil servants might be required...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A guest worker has given a harrowing account of an armed robbery at her home in the early hours of yesterday, which left her visiting family traumatised by a knife-wielding assailant.
“It was like a nightmare,” said the woman, a Costa Rican who has l...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Herbert Eldridge Marshall, one of the Island’s last surviving war veterans, has died at the age of 92.
Like many veterans who saw combat, Mr Marshall spoke little of his uglier experiences in the Second World War, preferring to tell only “cheerful, h...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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The Island’s shipping community came to the fore in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin to ensure vital infrastructure for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Bermuda was delivered.
The Oleander, which was loaded up with 43 40ft containers for nex...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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Hundreds of people attended a rally this afternoon at Hamilton’s City Hall in advance of this weekend’s America’s Cup races.
Speaking to the crowd, Premier Michael Dunkley said the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series event this weekend is really...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Small businesses are being urged to thrive on the unprecedented opportunities afforded by the America’s Cup.
While big budgets may be required to become major official sponsors of the sailing spectacle, business leaders are encouraging groups such as...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Island’s top students were celebrated last night at a packed auditorium for the Commissioner’s Vision Awards, a police initiative for each of Bermuda’s schools.
“Be honest about everything you do and say, be positive no matter what the circumstan...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
The National Museum has embarked on a major campaign to raise more than $2.5 million to help maintain and improve some of the oldest buildings in Dockyard.
The “Raise the Roof” drive was launched just before Hurricane Joaquin caused further damage to...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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The ability of people to connect with each other — for better or worse — was a recurring theme at this year’s TEDx.
Bringing the spirited celebration of ideas to Bermuda is no easy job.
“It’s been the toughest one ever,” organiser John Narraway told ...
DATE: Oct 13, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell