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Unemployed for over a year, a single mother of three has questioned the criteria for people in her position to apply for financial assistance.
The former Government employee, who asked not to be named, said she was told to spend down her son’s colleg...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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Tourism in St George’s can thrive without major hotel development or a dedicated cruise ship, according to one guest house owner.
Philip Seaman believes the town could attract hundreds of visitors each week if more private homes were available for to...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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Michael Branco is quitting a post at the head of the governing party to focus on his career and family.
One of the two deputy chairs of the One Bermuda Alliance, he said his four-year stint in politics has been “very fulfilling”.
His term comes to an...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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The St George’s Foundation has named Bermudian heritage specialist Dr Charlotte Andrews as its new executive director. Dr Andrews brings 15 years’ experience in heritage and museum work to the charity dedicated to preserving and promoting Bermuda’s W...
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A much-loved swimming coach who suffered a severe stroke has inspired his young charges to complete their first 10K challenge.
Barry Hanson, 67, who coaches youngsters in the Dolphin Swim Team, took ill in July and is due to return home to Bermuda th...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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The Progressive Labour Party will host a ‘Think Pink Party’ at PLP headquarters on Saturday in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Party chairman Maynard Dill issued an open invitation to encourage the public to support this cause.
“The PLP...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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A tourist this week found several dead and dying birds at Spittal Pond following a chicken culling at the nature reserve.
Tara Flanerey, who was visiting the Island from Rapid City, South Dakota, contacted this newspaper after finding dead birds at t...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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Environment
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The adopted daughter of alleged elder abuse victim “Auntie Em” has won a six-year legal battle with her mother’s former carer.
Chief Justice Ian Kawaley ruled in the Supreme Court that Rosamund Hayward does not have to pay Yvonne Dawson $25,000 in un...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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The Opposition Progressive Labour Party is to host a ‘Think Pink Party’ to help raise awareness about breast cancer.
The event takes place on Saturday at the party’s Alaska Hall headquarters on Court Street.
“The PLP supports and stands with the wome...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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Construction work at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s new wing has given work to hundreds of Bermudians.
According to a Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) spokeswoman, more than 500 people are currently working on the Point Finger Road project on a...
DATE: Oct 16, 2013
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