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A few years ago, Daniel Phillips had trouble getting a full sentence out in English.
His speech impediment meant he tripped over his words before he could finish.
Now he is learning German, French and Italian. He added Spanish to the list after enrol...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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The US-based National Hurricane Centre has unveiled new policies, which could help give Bermudians more advanced warning of impending storms.
Under the new policies, unveiled earlier this month, the NHC will issue advisories for systems with the pote...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Patricia Deane-Gray isn’t the type to suffer fools gladly.
If you’re coming for a visit you better be able to talk ballet; it’s her passion. The 82-year-old has been teaching dance for 62 years.
“I’ve taught thousands of students over the years,” sh...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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Jessie Moniz Hardy
An Onion Abroad
It’s codfish and potatoes, but not as we know it.
What could be more Bermudian than codfish and potatoes served up Sunday mornings with a boiled egg and sliced bananas.
But did you know that this local delicacy is just as beloved in ...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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We were very pleased to launch Skyport this month, heralding in the long-expected beginning of a significant upgrade to the quality of Bermuda’s air travel experience at LF Wade International Airport. It is an honour to be a part of the creation of t...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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A Canadian author who has studied the use of cannabis, and written on the subject, believes the legalisation of drugs is the next step for Bermuda.
A regular visitor to the island, Bill Bogart — who wrote Off the Street: Legalising Drugs — says educa...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
Spending on overseas healthcare has more than doubled since 2004, topping $84.5 million for the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Bermuda Health Council reported.
At nearly $40 million, almost half the spending went to Massachusetts, primarily in the Boston m...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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The island’s celebrated uptick in construction came at something of a cost this week, with unprecedented demand resulting in a cement shortage.
But help is on the way, according to Chris Shanks, manager at Maxcem, who hopes for the supply ship Diego ...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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A truck driver has walked free from court after being cleared of carelessly pulling out in front a young motorcyclist and killing him.
Prosecutors had alleged that George Simmons had cut the corner as he turned in front of Ezariah Matthie moments bef...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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Rubis workers are dealing with a fuel tank breach at their storage facility in St George’s.
Yesterday afternoon a spokeswoman for the Ministry of the Environment said that a pollution control team had also been dispatched to the scene.
“Rubis employe...
DATE: Mar 28, 2017
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