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Making a difference in the lives of others is both a passion and a duty for Kyle James.
The 28-year-old, of Devonshire, is a “big brother” to nine-year-old Quilahn Richardson.
They met about a year ago through the Big Brothers Big Sisters Bermuda m...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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The practice of restraining or drugging people with dementia is a violation of their human rights that is “absolutely, completely unacceptable”, an international advocate for those with Alzheimer’s has said.
Johan Vos, the deputy executive director o...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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Government revenues rose nearly 5 per cent in the first half of the fiscal year while public spending fell.
The Ministry of Finance today released its half-year fiscal update and said it was broadly on track to meet targets set in last February’s 201...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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The Bermuda Police Service faces a substantial bill after the Supreme Court ruled that the human rights of a British policeman who was unfairly passed over for promotion were breached.
Michael Harkin looks set to receive more than $200,000 in damages...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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Members of the public are invited to submit nominations to be considered for the Queen’s Certificate and Badge of Honour for the 2016 New Year’s Honours.
Government House and the Cabinet Office announced the next round of nominations should be receiv...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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A few students at the Bermuda High School suffered minor injuries earlier today when part of the ceiling collapsed in a classroom, according to Linda Parker, the head of school.
The fall occurred during a Year 8 English class, Ms Parker said.
“As the...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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Bermuda is bidding to host the annual Global Entrepreneurship Congress in 2018, the Senate heard this morning.
The GEC has been hosted by Kansas City, Dubai, Shanghai, Liverpool, Rio de Janeiro, Moscow and Milan since its creation in 2009.
“Future co...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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Philip Butterfield has announced that he will step down as chairman of the Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Trust at the end of this year.
Mr Butterfield, who has been at the helm of BHCT since inception 12 years ago, said in a statement: “I feel privile...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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Police have located missing teenager Savannah Lewis.
Ms Lewis, 17, had not been seen since leaving her Devonshire home for school on Thursday, November 19, although she was reportedly in contact with family members.
Officers requested the public’s he...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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The Bermuda Government has now opened the process for residents wanting to serve on government boards and committees.
Following up on a pledge from this month’s Throne Speech, Cabinet Office announced Expression of Interest forms are now available on...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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