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We contacted government agencies, organisations and charities to find out what help could be available to the Uighurs.
Government House in Bermuda has been in touch with the UK Home Office about the status of the Uighurs naturalisation applications ...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
A home-grown truth and reconciliation programme addressing race relations aims to enlist 1,000 people over the next few years, Hamilton Rotary Club heard.
Hosted by Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, the community conversations will build “a socie...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
It has been eight years since four prisoners were brought to Bermuda from Guantánamo Bay in the dead of night — but the cloak of secrecy surrounding their arrival has yet to be lifted.
Sunday marked the anniversary of the June 11, 2009 arrival of the...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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More than 250 people watched Catherine Quin unveil her new collection at the Hamilton Princess.
The fashion designer’s show was moved from the marina to the Trudeau Ballroom after she made the “difficult decision” to dodge potential rain.
Despite th...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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The draw of the America’s Cup Village has left some businesses in Dockyard dealing with a drop in trade.
The influx of thousands of visitors to the West End for the sailing spectacle has benefited some establishments, but others told The Royal Gazett...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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A national treasure among Bermuda’s musicians, Freeman “King” Trott has been a performer for almost all of his 85 years.
Left in limbo since his wife, Ismay, died last year, Mr Trott has been thrown a lifeline by promoter Cleveland “Outta Sight” Simm...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
The secret deal to bring the four Uighurs to Bermuda from Guantánamo Bay was sealed after a meeting at the White House, according to Ewart Brown.
The former premier agreed to an interview with The Royal Gazette to mark the eighth anniversary of the m...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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Sam Strangeways
Age Concern’s executive director has outlined the island’s progress in managing its ageing population.
Claudette Fleming highlighted the Bermuda Health Plan, the Long-Term Care Plan and improvements in health insurance coverage, as well as Age Conce...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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A 32-year-old man involved in a crash in Sandys has been airlifted overseas to receive further treatment.
The man, said to be a guest worker, was riding rental cycle when he struck a wall on Somerset Road near the junction with Cambridge Road around ...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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A group of 19 new teachers has graduated from the Bermuda Teacher Induction Programme after two years of work.
And for the first time the programme, which partners new teachers with mentors to ensure ongoing support, has handed out a New Teacher of t...
DATE: Jun 14, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes