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The six-month anniversary of a landmark case paving the way for same-sex marriage was marked with a full house on Friday night at the Earl Cameron Theatre.
Entertainer Mark Anderson, performing as his female persona Sybil Barrington, introduced the “...
DATE: Nov 11, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
A popular lecture on black Bermudian sailing history is to return this Thursday at the Blue Water Angler’s Club.
The free talk on African Bermudian maritime life will be delivered by speakers Maxine Esdaille and Shirley Pearman.
It came in the wake o...
DATE: Nov 11, 2017
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The health insurance system needs drastic surgery to cut ballooning costs caused by obesity and chronic disease, fitness experts said yesterday.
But arresting the trend will need a collaborative approach before people’s lifestyles make them sick, Ric...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Technology charity Code441 is to host its fourth annual hackathon next month to offer schoolchildren the chance to learn about coding.
Organiser Jahde Eve said that pupils will be able to learn about how to build interactive games and apps, and look ...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian honoured for his lawn-cutting work has published a book about his experiences.
50 States/50 Lawns, by Rodney Smith, details his experiences cutting lawns for seniors and the disabled across the United States.
Mr Smith said: “Two years ago...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Longtime St George’s barber Egmont Reginald Brown was a cut above the rest.
His counsel was valued by political leaders and he was honoured by the Queen, but Mr Brown, who died last month aged 82, was also remembered as a battler for civil rights and...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
A celebration of the life of former Progressive Labour Party MP and senator Reginald Burrows was held yesterday.
Mr Burrows, who died last week at the age of 83, was remembered by family, friends and fellow politicians during the service attended by ...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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A repeat drug offender challenged his record of previous convictions yesterday after he was caught in an increased penalty zone with cannabis, cocaine and drug equipment.
Tamiko Wainwright, 41, of King Street, Pembroke, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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More than 50 athletes have raised almost $30,000 for a hurricane relief fund in support of the Salvation Army’s efforts.
They worked in teams to raise the funds and prizes were today presented to the group that raised the most money and the team tha...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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The first phase of the new St Regis hotel project in St George’s could be complete in three years.
Miguel Purroy, director of Hotelco Bermuda Holdings, said major construction on the site could begin once work to reroute Barry Road is done.
Mr Purroy...
DATE: Nov 10, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes