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Joni Musabayana | Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development
The Gleaner
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July 6, 2025
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
Registration open for Annapolis to Bermuda Race
Sail-World
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July 5, 2025
by A2B Media 5 Jul 07:42 PDT 5-13 June 2026 The organizing committee of the Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race (A2B) is pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 edition of this iconic offshore sailing event sponsored by Mustang Survival is...
OPINION: Caribbean cooperatives model advances sustainable development and social justice
Demerara Waves
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July 5, 2025
By Joni Musabayana, Director, ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to...
BMA Earns Awards For Sustainability & Design
Bernews
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July 4, 2025
The Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA] earned LEED certification and two global awards for its sustainable headquarters and new high-security banknotes. A spokesperson said, “Today the BMA announced it has received multiple international...
Garden expert shares £1 coin hack to make ideal environment for grass seeds
The Hexham Courant
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Despite the warmer, sunnier days arriving in the UK recently, some areas are now experiencing cooler temperatures. Lawn experts are reminding gardeners who have overseeded their grass that warmth is needed for the seed to germinate. Gardeners...
Raleigh Bermuda Youth Begin Global Mission
Bernews
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July 3, 2025
Raleigh Bermuda celebrates four young Bermudians – A’Vari Raynor-Hall, Keanu Trott-Codrington, Yari Mello and Azariah Greaves – who have completed local training and are now embarking on a 10-week global expedition to Costa Rica. A spokesperson...
Botanist to share expertise on enhancing Bermuda’s gardens
The Royal Gazette
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July 3, 2025
Created: Jul 03, 2025 01:35 PM (Updated: Jul 03, 2025 01:35 PM) The Leon Levy Plant Reserve in The Bahamas (Photograph supplied) A botanist from the Bahamas is to give a lecture this month and will share his knowledge in support of work to...
Environmental groups concerned at parkland plans
The Royal Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Controversial: the plan includes a café on the southern portion of the park (Image from planning documents) Environmental groups have claimed that a proposed development at Southlands is “a troubling example of overdevelopment, inadequate planning...
Bermuda Feels the Heat as Temperatures Soar Early in the Summer
TNN Bermuda
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July 1, 2025
Is This the New Normal for Bermuda? The calendar may say it’s only the beginning of summer, but Bermuda is already baking under intense heat — with temperatures today reaching a sweltering 87°F, and feeling more like 96°F. What’s more troubling is...
OP-ED: Cooperatives in the Caribbean, a proven path to decent work and sustainable development
Dominica News Online
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July 2, 2025
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
Workshop Focuses On Well Bermuda Strategy
Bernews
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July 2, 2025
More than 40 people representing Government ministries, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector attended a workshop focused on “revitalising the Well Bermuda Strategy” on June 26. A Government spokesperson said, “On June 26, more...
Wilton Re Supports Several Bermuda Charities
Bernews
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July 2, 2025
Wilton Reinsurance Bermuda Limited reaffirmed its commitment to local causes through its employee-directed giving program, supporting a diverse range of Bermuda charities while also engaging in hands-on community service initiatives across the...
5 shorts outfits to keep you cool from linen to Bermuda, because it’s too hot to wear anything else RN
Cosmopolitan UK
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July 1, 2025
Forget summer dresses or skirts, when it's this hot outside – as in 24-degree-plus, officially a heatwave weather – there's only one thing we're reaching for: shorts. Sometimes, a floaty dress or midi skirt just feels like too much fabric swamping...
SailGP returns to Bermuda in May 2026
The Royal Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Created: Jul 01, 2025 12:33 PM (Updated: Jul 01, 2025 12:33 PM) Sail GP in Bermuda in 2024 (Photograph by Akil Simmons) SailGP will officially return to Bermuda in May next year as the organisation announced its 2026 calendar. The Apex Group...
US tensions drive tourists to Bermuda
The Royal Gazette
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July 1, 2025
New Jersey travel agent Buffy Alexander is also a frequent visitor to Bermuda (Photograph supplied) A Bermuda holiday specialist has seen a big uptick in travel to the island as some Americans seek a quick escape from political tension. “Many...
'Allotment chic' is the latest fashion trend - how to look stylish while gardening
Gloucestershire Live
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July 6, 2025
The emergence of "allotment chic" as the latest sartorial craze has seen fashion giants such as Dior and Hermès weave horticultural elements into their catwalk presentations, making the quest for the perfect gardening ensemble more relevant than...
Bermuda To Host 2026 Apex Group SailGP
Bernews
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June 27, 2025
The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will return to the Great Sound on May 9–10, 2026. A spokesperson said, “The countdown begins: the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will officially take place May 9–10, 2026, SailGP has confirmed today as...
Falklands intends to implement the Beneficial Ownership Register by July 2026
MercoPress
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Sunday, July 6th 2025 - 04:50 UTC Minister Stephen Doughty with MLA Roger Spink during a recent meeting at Parliament House Stephen Doughty, Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, which includes Overseas Territories has...
The Overlooked Global Warming Cost We Can’t Ignore
MedCity News
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June 23, 2025
Beyond being an environmental issue, climate change is a serious threat to public health, especially for individuals with food and respiratory allergies. A recent review in Laryngoscope found that climate change is altering pollen seasons and...
Bermuda vs. Poa: Inside the battle beneath PGA Tour golfers to leverage putting green surfaces
Cronkite News - Arizona
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June 26, 2025
Afternoon play at Torrey Pines often turns into a grind for Rory McIlroy and the field as Poa greens turn bumpy and unpredictable. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) PHOENIX – When it comes to winning on the PGA Tour, the margin for error is...