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Measures to help habitual gamblers need to be in place before Bermuda opens its first casino, according to an international gaming expert who is visiting the island.
Brett Abarbanel, head of Social and Recreational Gambling at UCLA, has been speakin...
DATE: Feb 25, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Students, staff , PTA members and friends of Gilbert Institute make their feelings know about the possible closure of their school. (Photograph by David Skinner)
DATE: Feb 25, 2016
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With the Gilbert Institute facing possible closure, the school’s Parent Teacher Association has suggested a new cost-cutting measure.
“We’ve come up with an idea that the parents can help with the facilities,” PTA secretary Suzanne DeCouto said. “If...
DATE: Feb 25, 2016
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School closure plans are still not finalised and the consultation process remains open, the Ministry of Education has told The Royal Gazette.
The announcement came after Gilbert Institute parents, teachers, children and supporters participated in a r...
DATE: Feb 25, 2016
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A series of films by young Bermudians explores social issues affecting Bermuda including racism within the black community and youth violence.
One of the films, titled Complexions, has been selected to be screened at the Bermuda International Film Fe...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
The price of oil may have fallen worldwide, but for local consumers the cost of electricity will soon rise as a knock-on effect of the latest Budget.
While motorists will pay a higher fee at the pumps, Belco’s customers will also pay for more for Cus...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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Jonathan Bell
Britain’s future with the European Union — and Bermuda’s with it — is set to go to a referendum this summer.
On June 23, voters across the UK will vote on if they wish to remain in the EU. While those who support membership argue that it provides an ...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A developer has unveiled plans to build a second executive condominium complex in west Hamilton.
The announcement by West Hamilton Limited comes as the construction of Belvedere Residences, which started in March 2015, hit the 60 per cent complete m...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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An animal advocacy group with close to 270,000 followers on Facebook is calling for a boycott of Bermuda over its “antiquated” and “discriminatory” laws prohibiting pitbull-type dogs.
The non-profit group Bad Rap, committed to the advocacy of bull-ty...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
The people of St David’s came out in force last night to defend one of the three pillars of their community — St David’s Primary School.
The school is one of four earmarked for possible closure as part of the Bermuda Government’s school reorganisati...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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AUTHOR:
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