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This summer, a special internship at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS), aimed at local students, has opened up a world of possibility for 11 local college students considering careers in science.
The eight-week internship, known as the B...
DATE: Jul 25, 2012
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Cabinet secretary Donald Scott says public access to information legislation will come into force later this year.
Today marks the second anniversary of the law being passed by parliamentarians in the House of Assembly.
At the time, then Premier Ewar...
DATE: Jul 23, 2012
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Sam Strangeways
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith yesterday presented a host of awards to students furthering their studies.
Three people were presented with public service bursary Awards and 11 with professional and technical trainee scheme awards.
Nine contin...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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Groups representing employers say urgent action is needed to encourage companies to ‘hire Bermuda’.
Ways to stem outsourcing overseas could include payroll tax breaks for hiring Bermudians, relaxing work permit rules, fast-tracking retraining, and ad...
DATE: Jul 19, 2012
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Racial inequity persists in Bermuda despite a lack of any racist intent, according to Kevin Comeau.
But while he said many white Bermudians are unwilling to discuss the issue, making it difficult to make any headway, he said the coming general electi...
DATE: Jul 18, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda Housing Corporation needs more power to tackle soaring house prices, the issue of vacant homes and future accommodation needs for seniors, according to the Sustainable Development Roundtable.
The advisory group wants Government to set up a po...
DATE: Jul 16, 2012
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Tim Smith
The Jamaican Association of Bermuda has planned a night of entertainment and fine dining in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean nation’s independence.
The gala will take place at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess next Saturday.
Jamaica’s E...
DATE: Jul 13, 2012
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The ACE Foundation announced their 2012 scholarship winners yesterday to help fund two students’ university studies.
Julia Dunne, a 17-year old Bermuda High School graduate, was selected from a field of almost 50 candidates for the Robert Clements/AC...
DATE: Jul 12, 2012
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After a month of flockings, the Bermuda Zoological Society’s pink plastic flamingos are returning to their storage roost until next year.
The fundraiser brought in almost $10,000 through more than 80 flockings across the Island throughout June.
Gover...
DATE: Jul 10, 2012
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A new scholarship for TN Tatem students aims to encourage them to keep on studying long after they leave the middle school.
Five high-achieving pupils have picked up awards totalling $10,000 this year, but they won’t be able to access the funds until...
DATE: Jul 09, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
