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Children and teenagers in the world’s developed countries have a more than 50 per cent chance of living past 100. By the early 2100s, in other words, “being a centenarian will no longer be a rarity. In fact, it will be the norm”.
That from Lynda Grat...
DATE: Aug 23, 2016
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Justin Fox
Three students have received a share of a $10,000 education award from Stevedoring Services.
Through the Stevedoring Services Limited Education Awards programme an annual $10,000 education award was created to assist student-dependents of Stevedoring...
DATE: Aug 23, 2016
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On August 13, 1996, Leonard Frederick Wade, the leader of the Progressive Labour Party suddenly passed away while he prepared to travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the 42nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference.
His passing saddened an...
DATE: Aug 22, 2016
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Walter Roban
The Ministry of Education has awarded Bermuda Government Scholarships (BGS) to four students who will be begin their studies overseas in September.
Each student received funding towards their cost of tuition and accommodation up to an annual maximum...
DATE: Aug 22, 2016
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A yearly school uniform drive is experiencing unprecedented demand from needy families, who have come to dread the end of summer.
“We started getting calls for support after May 24, which is unheard of,” said charity head Gina Spence, whose Each One ...
DATE: Aug 20, 2016
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Jonathan Bell
Kenneth Caesar has been appointed the new principal of Sandys Secondary Middle School.
Mr Caesar, who served as deputy principal at the school for the last two years, shall assume his new post as of September 1, 2016.
The former principal, Timothy...
DATE: Aug 20, 2016
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Local student Ayo-Oluwa Salawu has been presented with the 2016 Bermuda Society of Arts Bursary Award worth $5,000.
The Bermudian is pursuing a joint degree programme — Beng (Hons) in Architecture and Environmental Engineering in the Department of A...
DATE: Aug 19, 2016
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The global research project Ocean Tech, whose chief scientist is Bermuda’s Gretchen Goodbody-Gringley, is encouraging more young women to study science and engineering.
The Ocean Tech team — the same group that is finalising the global Ocean Vet seri...
DATE: Aug 18, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
Scouts from three different groups invaded Trunk Island in Harrington Sound this week for a five-day camp.
Activities included a nature talk from David Wingate, and conservation work which involved removing invasive species, fishing, archery, a coast...
DATE: Aug 18, 2016
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The Progressive Labour Party is hosting a Back to School Fun Day today. MPs Michael Weeks, Walter Roban and Rolfe Commissiong have invited all members of the community to come out to Victor Scott School to enjoy the day. The event will feature food...
DATE: Aug 18, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
