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The dream of experiencing South Africa’s big cats up close came with a crucial lesson for three locals who made the trip to volunteer at a sanctuary for the animals.
“Most people have this romanticised view of Africa and what is has to offer — wild a...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
When talk turned to how St Anne’s Church in Southampton could commemorate its 400th anniversary, Ruth Thomas knew she wanted to do something special.
None of her ideas felt quite right until she heard of the vestry’s plans to fill the last empty wind...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Gombey dancer and father of two Terry “Termite” Simmons was last night remembered by family as a devotee of the quintessentially Bermudian art form.
Mr Simmons’s passion for the Gombeys will shine this Saturday, when the island’s troupes gather to pa...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling has called on the Bermuda Government to take the lead in addressing the rising numbers of homeless people in the capital.
The head of the corporation told The Royal Gazette that Hamilton needed a “champion” in both the ...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have completed their first training on the rifle range.
And Sergeant Patricia Alexander, who runs 7 Platoon as well as being a qualified range conducting officer, said: “Their shooting is pretty good — better than I ex...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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My family went to dinner at L’Oriental in the first week of 2017 and next to us was a table of what looked like 18 to 20-year-olds eating, drinking and talking. Six of them were black and six of them were white, having a good time. In contrast to tha...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Cheryl Pooley
The Bermuda Hospitals Board has invested in a new pilot programme aimed at helping address chronic diseases.
According to a spokeswoman, the Patient-Centred Medical Home programme offers outpatient referral services for individuals with chronic disea...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Marcus’, the restaurant run by renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club, will be closed through February as it undergoes changes.
The restaurant opened in May 2015 and will be reopened in March.
However a spokeswoman f...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Parents and guardians are being invited to Government preschool open days, starting this week.
Children who have turned four by January 1, 2017 and those who will turn four before December 31, 2017, will be able to observe children and teachers engag...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
Inflation fell to 1.7 per cent in November, down from 2.1 per cent the previous month.
A near 7 per cent decrease in the fuel adjustment rate, and lower cost of airfares and overseas accommodations were factors in the lower inflation figure.
The aver...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil