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At this time of year our thoughts often turn to festivities and presents but given the current economic crisis facing the Island making sure we help the needy is even more important than ever.
That is where local companies have really stepped up to t...
DATE: Dec 28, 2011
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It was just four months ago when Shaunte Simons, 18, was crowned Miss Teen Bermuda Islands yet she’s already gearing up to shine in an overseas competition.
The former Saltus Grammar School student left the Island on Monday to take part in the Hayne...
DATE: Dec 28, 2011
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A prime example of a company really getting involved at a community level is Bermuda CableVision.
This year the company’s philanthropic work has centred on its Community Service Award programme now in its sixth year with the presentation of an award ...
DATE: Dec 28, 2011
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Jason cuts the engine and rolls his Yamaha into the driveway. The cottage is in darkness, but the glow from the neighbour's nativity lights up the driveway like a late night game at BAA. He hasn't figured on this, so he quickly pulls the bike under t...
DATE: Dec 22, 2011
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Talk to just about any charity on the Island and you'll hear the same story donations are down, the need for services is up. If you are thinking of forgoing your annual charity donation this holiday season, you should know that your help is desperate...
DATE: Dec 22, 2011
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Until Barbara Thomas met charity worker Monica Sanders at a US conference, walking up to a homeless person and having a chat was unthinkable.
“At the conference, we had to do an activity so we chose to feed the homeless,” said Ms Thomas.
“I saw that...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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The Island’s economy is now top of voter concerns, a survey shows, with three quarters of residents also saying they are cutting back on their Christmas spending for this year.
The poll, conducted by Mindmaps on behalf of The Royal Gazette, shows mor...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Jonathan Bell
It is also the time of year that Kuni Frith-Black, as executive director of the Bermuda Diabetes Association, steps up her efforts to get locals to pay attention to what they are eating and how much.
With one in four people in Bermuda either having ...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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It’s not every day that students can promote change within their school or share ideas with the Country’s leader all while wearing a crown but two young people are gearing up to do just that.
Shakaila Tankard, 17, and Khaivon Castro, 18, were named ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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The organisers of the final Ross “Blackie” Talbot charity classic golf tournament hope to raise $400,000 for 13 worthy causes.
The event heads into its 20th and final year in 2012.
Chairman of the organising committee Clement Talbot announced that th...
DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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