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Boston librarian Laura Koenig will be the featured speaker at a public meeting at the National Library next Wednesday.
Ms Koenig, the daughter of Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig, will discuss children and teen literature for those who want to give b...
DATE: Nov 25, 2015
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Celebrated Bermudian saxophonist and mechanic Edwin “Doc” Simons has died at the age of 75.
His younger sister, Maxine Dillas, described Mr Simons as a consummate hard worker, dedicated to his family, engines and entertaining the public.
“That was hi...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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A Bermudian photographer has won an award in a prestigious international competition that celebrates the beauty of the ocean.
Andrew Stevenson’s picture of a humpback whale in the middle of its northern migration claimed the title of most publicly li...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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Michael Harkin’s victory in the Supreme Court yesterday broke new ground in Bermuda in several areas of human rights and employment law.
His lawyer Allan Doughty told The Royal Gazette the ruling set a new precedent for people trying to pursue claims...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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A British policeman who was unfairly passed over for promotion in Bermuda has won a landmark case at the Supreme Court.
Michael Harkin filed an internal complaint with the Bermuda Police Service in October 2009 when several Bermudian colleagues were ...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission is seeking a new general counsel less than two months after it announced the hiring of Arlene Brock, the former Ombudsman, to the post.
According to a notice in Saturday’s edition of The Royal Gazette, the commiss...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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Parents have called an emergency meeting to discuss the “major” implications that educational reforms proposed by the Bermuda Government will have on public schools and students.
Deanna Trott, president of the Harrington Sound Parent Teacher Associat...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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The A1 supermarket in Smiths lost power this evening after a small fire broke out in an electrical room.
Firefighters were called to the scene at 5.50pm after a report of smoke and flames coming from the rear of the building.
Fire Service spokeswoman...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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Hamilton Princess has announced the return of its afternoon tea, following a hiatus for the $100 million renovations.
The new menu includes tea, pastries, scones and finger sandwiches created by Kevin Pannier, the hotel’s French pastry chef.
The mod...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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A new radio station, Inspire 105, will be launched on Monday by the Bermuda Broadcasting Company, featuring David Lopes and Kelly Zuill.
Mr Lopes will broadcast from 6am to 10am on Monday through Friday, with Mr Zuill taking the airwaves from 10am to...
DATE: Nov 24, 2015
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