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The make-up of the Commission of Inquiry tasked to look into the handling of taxpayers’ money under the former Progressive Labour Party administration has yet to be finalised.
Michael Dunkley initially stated that he hoped to appoint the membership o...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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Politics
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At just 13, Magnus Henneberger has decided his future may lie with protecting the ocean environment.
The Saltus Grammar School student discovered an interest in marine biology after a talk at an assembly by an American environmental group, Plastic T...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Michael Dunkley has expressed hope that the impasse between the Bermuda Government and the Bermuda Police Association will soon be resolved.
The two sides have been at loggerheads over budget negotiations since last year and matters came to a head in...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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Politics
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The Island has far to go when it comes to the stigma associated with seeking counselling, according to the Women’s Resource Centre.
“Speak to somebody, let someone know if there’s anything going on,” said Patrice Frith Hayward, the executive director...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda has lost a “groundbreaker”, “gentleman” and “all-round good character” with the passing of businessman Michael Smatt.
Family members, friends and colleagues have been celebrating the life of the helicopter pilot and owner of Smatt’s Cycle Li...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
New figures showing public school application and enrolment numbers have been obtained by The Royal Gazette, as parents await the results of a reorganisation of the state education system.
An announcement on which schools are being considered for clo...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Eliza DoLittle Society’s Adopt a Senior programme has received a $5,000 boost from the Green family.
The initiative aims to help seniors get access to food they might not be able to purchase or get out to the store to buy.
Sponsors who “adopt” a...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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Businesses looking to sell America’s Cup-themed products have until the end of the month to apply to the local licensing programme.
Ten businesses have licensing agreements with the America’s Cup, selling a variety of branded products including Bermu...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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A 34-year-old Sandys man has been fined and banned from the roads for drink-driving.
Appearing in Magistrates’ Court this morning, Wayne Hill admitted driving while impaired on Middle Road in Southampton on Friday.
The court heard that police officer...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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Court
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Author and motivational speaker Mychal Wynn is set to visit the Island this week to speak to senior students at the Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy.
The Georgia-based speaker is set to meet with CedarBridge students tomorrow morning, and v...
DATE: Jan 18, 2016
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