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A Bill bringing Bermuda into line with global anti-doping sports law was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Sports Minister Glenn Blakeney said the Bill was essential for Bermudian athletes to continue competing internationally.
He said in a...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Young people have been encouraged to enter an essay competition to celebrate Earth Hour 2011.
“The power of one: I can make Bermuda’s energy future greener,” is the theme of the competition, hosted by Belco in collaboration with the National Library,...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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King Edward VII Memorial Hospital outpatient services will offer free health screenings to the public on Wednesday.
The initiative is part of the KEMH’s Healthy Heart Month.
It allows people to get tested for blood pressure, blood sugar, weight circ...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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A piece of “housekeeping” legislation that tightens the rules governing optometrists and opticians was passed in the House of Assembly.
The Optometrists and Opticians Amendment Act amends a law that has been in place since 2008.
It adds an additional...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Politics
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Bermudian law students have the opportunity to win a “once in a lifetime” training contract at one of the UK’s leading chambers this October, plus a bursary of $25,000.
The pupillage award was founded by the Bermuda Bar Association in conjunction wit...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Education
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A Southampton man has denied sexually touching a six-year-old girl playing in her yard.
The senior citizen faces two charges of sexual exploitation of a young person on December 20 after allegedly touching her crotch and kissing her forehead for a se...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said she and Permanent Secretary Warren Jones returned to Bermuda “energised and ready to jump headlong into the task ahead” after attending the World Education Forum.
Dame Jennifer shared some of the highlights...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Education
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A 20-year “labour of love” was opened to the public following the dedication of the Cardiac Outreach, Renewal and Educational Centre (CORE).
Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Bermuda Heart Foundation executive director Simone Barton presided over CORE...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Berkeley Institute took part in a charity walk, bake sale and grub day to raise money for a worthy cause.
Students and staff enthusiastically worked to present a cheque for $9,000 to Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre on Friday. Principal Michelle...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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Other
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Environmentalists have attacked plans to expand the Rosewood Tucker’s Point resort onto Quarry Hill and Paynter’s Hill in Hamilton parish.
The Bermuda National Trust [BNT] said it’s “extremely alarmed” that a large swathe of pristine land will be bui...
DATE: Feb 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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