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The deadline for applications for the Catlin Marine Grant is rapidly approaching.
The grant, announced last month, intended to encourage the creation of new environmental projects, will offer a total of $100,000 in funding over the next three years t...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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A shortage of vital children’s vaccines has hit the Island — for the second time in nine months.
Paediatricians are telling patients they are out of supplies of a number of different jabs for infants, including those that prevent meningitis, chickenp...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Dog owners could face a fine of $1,000 — even three months in jail — if they unleash their dogs on the beach.
And if they are caught committing the same offence, they could be fined $2,000 or six months in jail.
That’s the warning sounded in a statem...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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* Bean tops leadership poll
* Cannonier rated marginally above Burgess
* Dunkley is most popular politician
By Raymond Hainey
Opposition Leader Marc Bean is more popular among voters than Premier Craig Cannonier, a new survey has revealed.
And the P...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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Bermudian reggae artist Magma proved to be a big hit at Sunday’s tribute concert for the late ‘Crown Prince of Reggae’ Dennis Brown in Kingston, Jamaica.
A massive crowd watched in awe as Magma, whose real name is Adam Mayho, dazzled on stage whilst ...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
The exploitation of social media by sexual predators targeting children is likely to increase, according to the Coalition for the Protection of Children.
Director of Special Projects Kelly Hunt spoke out in the aftermath of the jailing of Christopher...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A 43-year-old Southampton man has been fined $1,500 after the trailer attached to his truck came unhitched and collided with an oncoming motorcyclist.
In April last year, McNeil Wilson was charged with causing actual bodily harm to Harold Talbot by r...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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The Island’s contributory pension scheme faces an uncertain future, according to population figures released yesterday by the Department of Statistics.
Bermuda’s population is projected to age this decade, even with resident numbers projected to drop...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A hospitality career fair held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess drew around 200 prospective workers.
Attendees learned about employments possibilities in departments such as spa, concierge, sports and recreation, culinary and food and beverage.
Yest...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Local charities are being urged to “get certified” under a scheme designed to improve standards and accountability in the not-for-profit sector.
The Bermuda National Standards Committee (BNSC) says 12 charities — including Bermuda National Gallery, t...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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AUTHOR:
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