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Young refugee gives back

“I DON’T want them to have the life I had,” former refugee Hilal Tawakal, 20, said about children in detention centres.




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Candidate keen to streamline laws, axe red tape

Federal legislation needs to be simplified and improved, according to Liberal Democrats candidate Mark Guest, who is running for the seat of Parramatta.




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Inquiry or not, museum will move

Move on and get over it, the Powerhouse Museum is coming to Parramatta




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Rudd and Abbott go toe-to-toe

Audience members were shocked to see former prime ministers and adversaries Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott go toe-to-toe at the Parramatta Federal Election forum last night.




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Fifty shades of Hindmarsh

REVERED Parramatta Eels legend Nathan Hindmarsh has been immortalised by artistic titan Stormie Mills in the heart of Parramatta.







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President-Elect Donald Trump Picks GOP Rep. Mike Waltz to Be National Security Adviser

President-elect Donald Trump selected Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) to serve as his National Security Adviser, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

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Report: President-Elect Donald Trump Considering Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

President-elect Donald Trump is considering tapping Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as secretary of state, according to the New York Times.

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Report: Donald Trump to Address House Republicans in D.C. on Wednesday

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly set to address the House Republican Conference on Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. 

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Exclusive — Sen. Ron Johnson Hopes for Delay of Senate Leadership Vote, Calls McConnell Push ‘Grotesque’

Senate Republicans are set to gather behind closed doors on Wednesday to select a new party leader after securing the majority—and as Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) serves his final days as Senate minority leader.

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Bob Casey Still Refuses to Concede Race to Dave McCormick: 'Election Officials Will Finish Counting'

Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) continued to refuse to concede the race to Senator-elect Dave McCormick (R-PA) in Pennsylvania's Senate race, despite several outlets having called the election in McCormick's favor.

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Oprah Winfrey Production Company Denies Being Paid by Harris Campaign

Oprah Winfrey's production banner, Harpo Productions, denies that the billionaire television host was "paid a personal fee" by Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign.

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Stephen Colbert Reveals He Is Stress-Eating Following Trump Win

CBS's Stephen Colbert revealed on Monday's show that he has been stress eating in the days since President-elect Donald Trump won the election.

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Exclusive—Rep. Scott Perry: Senator Rick Scott Is a Majority Leader for the American People

We need a Majority Leader who understands the needs of the American people and has a proven track record of fighting for them.

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Senate Majority Leader Contender Rick Scott: America Gave Us a Mandate to 'Enact President Trump’s Agenda'

Americans gave Republicans a mandate to "enact President Trump's agenda," Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) said on Tuesday as he vies for the Senate leadership position.

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Exclusive — Speaker Johnson Orders Entire Biden Administration to Preserve and Retain All Records and Documents

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday ordered the entire administration of President Joe Biden to preserve all records and communications in the waning days of the outgoing Democrat administration as former President Donald Trump’s team prepares to take over.

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Mike Huckabee Named as Trump's Ambassador to Israel; First Evangelical in Role

Mike Huckabee, a former governor of Arkansas, twice presidential candidate, and television host, has been named as President-elect Donald Trump's ambassador to Israel.

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'I'm a Natural-Born Killer': Mike Tyson Highlights the Difference Between Him and YouTuber Jake Paul

YouTuber Jake Paul and boxing heavyweight legend Mike Tyson are finally set to battle in their much-anticipated match at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Friday night.

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'Dude!' Oft-Concussed Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Sparks Social Media Hysteria After Using His Head to Make a Tackle

Dolphins star QB Tua Tagovailoa sent social media users into a frenzy Monday night after the often-concussed player used his head to tackle a defender during an interception return.

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Team Bermuda Place 6th Overall In Florida

Bermudian powerboat racers Steven Bridges and David Selley finished sixth overall in their class in the Race World Offshore Key West World Championship in Key West, Florida. Competing in a fleet of 14-boats in the Super Stock class, the pair bounced back from their DNF in the opening race on Friday with a fifth-place finish […]




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Column: MP Jache Adams On Throne Speech

[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] The Progressive Labour Party [PLP] has always believed in fairness as the foundation of a strong and inclusive Bermuda. Over the years, we have implemented many policies designed to make Bermuda fairer, including reducing payroll taxes for 86% of our workers, creating a minimum wage to ensure fair […]




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National Hero Nominations Deadline Is Nov 12

The Government is reminding the public that the deadline to nominate Bermuda’s next National Hero is tomorrow [Nov 12]. A Government spokesperson said, “The public will be aware that National Heroes Day, observed annually on the third Monday in June, is a public holiday dedicated to honouring those individuals who have made lasting contributions to […]




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Salvation Army Thanks Community For Support

The Salvation Army extended their thanks to the community for the recent donations, and said they ”encourage everyone who can continue supporting our efforts to do so.” A spokesperson said, “In response to the urgent call for assistance issued last week, The Salvation Army is deeply grateful to individuals, and organizations throughout the community who stepped up to […]




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Motocross Event At Coney Island Approved

“The submission was carefully evaluated by the National Parks Commission, whose primary role is to advise on the long-term conservation and management of our parks system,” stated Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister has officially approved the “Pink Sand Scrambling” motocross event at Coney Island, St. George’s, on […]




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Newsflash Video & Holiday Weekend Reports

This past holiday weekend saw the island pay tribute to the island’s war veterans on Remembrance Day, the Taylor Made Peace Concert, multiple Bermudian footballers score for their teams overseas, and various other community and sporting events. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc: PLP Pay Tribute To Canon James […]




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Donna Raynor Hails Success Of Symposium

Several top Bermudian female athletes shared their inspiring stories during the Girls Sport Symposium at the HSBC Bank on Front Street on Friday [November 8]. The event was dedicated to supporting and inspiring the next generation of female athletes on the island, with a particular focus on keeping girls engaged in sports. The symposium featured […]




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Scott & Brock Secure Victory Against Waterloo

Malachi Scott and his Brock men’s basketball teammates returned to their winning ways with a decisive 78 – 66 victory over Waterloo at the Bob Davis Gymnasium. This win marks Brock’s second victory of the Ontario University Athletics [OUA] season. Scott contributed valuable minutes off the bench, playing 11 minutes and recording four points, four […]




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Female Sports Administrators Recognised

Twelve of the island’s top female sports administrators were honoured at the Bermuda Olympic Association’s Women in Sports Leadership [WISL] Awards on Sunday [November 10]. Judy Simons, the former BOA president who died in January aged 71, was among those recognised at the ceremony organised by the BOA’s Gender Diversity & Inclusion Committee at the […]




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Archers Compete In Amateur League Icenation

Three Bermudian archers participated in the Amateur League Belgium Icenation online competition, testing their skills in the recurve – 18m distance category. Robin Selley delivered a strong performance, securing first place with a score of 538. Jamie Fraser followed in second place with a score of 472, while Braeden Fraser finished third, recording a score […]




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Boxer Tyler Christopher Gains Certificate

Bermudian professional boxer Tyler Christopher continues to advance in and out of the ring as he expands his coaching qualifications with an England Boxing Safeguarding and Protecting Children certificate. Christopher, who has a perfect record of nine wins, is helping train amateurs at the D&A Boxing School of Excellence in Stirchley, Birmingham, where he also hones […]




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30 Minute Video: Nov 12 ZBM Evening News

With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening news programme online for viewers both on the island and abroad. The live video will begin at 7.00pm, and play to 7.30pm, and then the replay will be available: Related […]




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Official Govt & Legal Notices For Nov 12 2024

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Nov 12] include notification of planning applications registered. List of Planning Applications Advertised on November 12, 2024 Notice type: Government Notice Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered Notice ID: GN1010/2024 Public Authorities / Department: Planning Publication date: 12 November, 2024 The applications shown below are available for […]




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Column: Glenn Fubler On Canon James Francis

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] The recent passing of Canon James Francis, marks a milestone of a ‘Life Well Lived’. He grew up in the A.M.E. Church in Bermuda and in the 1961 went off to Wilberforce University – an AME school in Ohio– to pursue a degree in Divinity. When he graduated, he […]




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Remembrance Day Policing Activity

“The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] conducted proactive patrols island wide and responded to various calls for service, during the Remembrance Day holiday weekend,” the police said. A police spokesperson said, “However, there were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour reported. Of note, from 5pm Friday, 8th November until 5am Tuesday, 12th November 2024, a total of […]




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OTs Collaborate On Maritime Protection Training

Maritime protection teams from six Overseas Territories, including Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Montserrat, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, gathered in Bermuda for a two-week training program focused on search and rescue capabilities. A spokesperson said, “Maritime protection teams from six Overseas Territories developed training techniques as they focused on search and rescue […]




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Regiment & Salvation Army Holiday Concerts

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport invite the public to “enjoy an outdoor holiday concert series starting this Saturday and continuing each Saturday until Christmas at various locations around the island.” Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, praised the joint musical venture saying, “The holiday season is a time for reflection and […]




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Royal Bermuda Regiment Hold Battalion Night

Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment had the opportunity to socialise and collectively recognise the unit’s achievements at a Battalion Night on Thursday. Soldiers who were promoted during the event at Warwick Camp “highlighted how the RBR helps people to develop personally and professionally as they learn new skills.” Lieutenant Colonel Ben Beasley, the Regiment’s […]




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Photos: RBR Soldiers Public Order Training

Soldiers of the Royal Bermuda Regiment underwent public order training last week. A spokesperson said, “Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were kitted out in protective clothing and armed with shields and batons when they took part in public order training last weekend. Troops learned the importance of de-escalation in the face of disorder as […]




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Video: Regiment Band & Pipe Band At Mile Race

The Butterfield Front Street Mile in Hamilton got underway on Friday night with stirring performances by the Bermuda Regiment Band and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band. Hundreds of spectators lined the city’s main street to enjoy the Regiment band, decked out in full regalia, and the soothing sounds of the pipe band. In the event’s […]




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Bermuda Regiment Relaxes Hair & Beard Policies

Rules around beards and hairstyles for Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers in uniform have “been relaxed as the organisation takes a further step to embrace diversity and individuality among troops,” the Regiment said today. A spokesperson said, “The significant shift in policies aims to modernise the defence force and is in line with continuing efforts to […]




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RBR Enlistment Night Postponed Due To Weather

The Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night – which was originally scheduled for this evening [Feb 1] — has been postponed until Monday. A spokesperson said, “Severe weather this afternoon has necessitated the postponement of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Enlistment Night scheduled for this evening. “The event will now be held on Monday, February 5th at 6:30 […]




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18 Soldiers Start Regiment Recruit Camp

Introductions to marching, field exercises and safe weapon handling are on the agenda for a group of new soldiers who took their places among Royal Bermuda Regiment ranks for the first time this week. Two women and 16 men embarked on the two-week foundational training course, which started on Sunday. 2nd Lieutenant Daniel Wideman, who […]




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Regiment’s Doors Are Open To Former Soldiers

Former troops are encouraged to rejoin the Royal Bermuda Regiment as “the battalion notes an increase in applications for re-enlistment.” A spokesperson said, “While the newest soldiers get their first tastes of military life in the latest recruit camp, the RBR also recognises the valuable experience that past personnel can bring to its modernised and […]




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Bermuda Regiment Soldiers Continue Training

Downpours tested the mettle of the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest members this week when they left Warwick Camp for an overnight exercise. The rookie soldiers received fieldcraft lessons at a South Shore training location on Monday before they travelled to Hog Bay Park in Sandys for a night under canvas. Private Yeshai Burgess, 18, from Devonshire, […]




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Commemorative Service For Midshipman Dale

The Friends of St Peter’s Church has organized a commemorative service honouring Midshipman Richard Sutherland Dale, set for 5 pm tomorrow [Feb 24] in St George’s. The event poster says, “In attendance will be Her Excellency Ms Rena Lalgie, Governor of Bermuda The Wor. Quinell Francis, JP, Mayor of St George US Consul General Karen […]