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Two charity volunteers with a combined service of more than 120 years have been recognised for their outstanding service.
Jean Howes and Abuwi Rasool, who were founding members of the Beacon Club, a forerunner of the Bermuda Society for the Blind, an...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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More must be done to address the growing issue of obesity and diabetes, according to local endocrinologist Annabel Fountain.
A recent study found that almost three-quarters of participants were overweight or obese, while 42 per cent of adults reporte...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s “best and brightest” debaters are heading to Singapore to compete in the World School Debate Championship 2015.
Education Minister Wayne Scott congratulated Bermuda’s participants — Lucien Anderson, a recent graduate of the Berkeley Institu...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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Sarah Lagan
Mother-of-four Janae Armstrong felt “lost” while trying to find work, but was able to land a position as HR Administrative Assistant at the Department of Education.
Hers was just one of three success stories highlighted by the Department of Workforce...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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A Crown and Anchor app has been launched by Nova, the software consulting and engineering company.
Searchable on the app store under “C&A Royal” the application is part of a training and mentoring initiative between their senior staff and a Bermudian...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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Today, there are Bermudians who work 40 hours a week or more and are taking home less than $2,000 a month after taxes, pension and health insurance are deducted. More than half their monthly income is spent on just keeping a roof over their heads.
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DATE: Jul 23, 2015
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The Progressive Labour Party has called on the Bermuda Government to expand the Island’s CCTV system into the schools.
In a statement, Shadow Minister of National Security Walter Roban said: “In May of this year the Minister of National Security anno...
DATE: Jul 23, 2015
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A summer gaming academy is taking place this week at CedarBridge Academy.
The event, organised by the Department of Education in partnership with the Harrisburg University Summer Exploration Camp, is aimed at high school students interested in video ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2015
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The Bermuda Diabetes Association has backed calls for a sugar tax in the wake of alarming obesity statistics.
A new study revealed 74.6 per cent of people are overweight or obese, prompting Kim Wilson, the Shadow Minister of Health, to call for serio...
DATE: Jul 22, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two students and Saltus Grammar School are celebrating after achieving near perfect examination marks in nine different subjects.
Daniel Oatley and Nicholas Pell averaged a score of 4.67 out of a possible five in their Advanced Placement examinations...
DATE: Jul 22, 2015
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