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A Swift and Simple Solution
Source: The Royal Gazette
Most Bermudians are grateful for the fact that we live in a pluralist, democratic society.We elect successive governments with the support of the majority of the people. We hold those governments to account every five years. We boast a whole chapter on fundamental rights in…
Resource type: News
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Cornell to Induct 11 Athletes to University Hall of Fame in November
Source: The Cornell Daily Sun
By Lauren Ritter Goaltender Matt Underhill '02 is one of the seven All-Americans that will be inducted into the Cornell University Athletic Hall of Fame in November.On Aug. 24, Cornell Athletics announced that 11 new members have been selected for induction into the Cornell University…
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We are all to blame for deaths
Source: Inyathelo
LAST week, nearly 40 people were killed in a complex cocktail of political, economic and social distress. The fact that there was little leadership making an effort to resolve what was clearly becoming an uncontrollable tragedy waiting to happen, shows the weakness of our government,…
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South Tipperary Dementia Project Launched
Source: Genio
Launch of the "5 Steps to Living Well with Dementia" project in South TipperarySouth Tipperary has been selected as the site for an innovative pilot project to develop and test new service models aiming to divert significant numbers of people with dementia from institutional care.…
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Universities to honour philanthropist Feeney in unprecedented joint move
Source: The Irish Times
PATSY McGARRYALL UNIVERSITIES on the island of Ireland are to jointly confer an honorary Doctorate of Laws on philanthropist Charles (“Chuck”) Feeney next month. The ceremony, on September 6th, will take place at Dublin Castle with Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Education and Skills…
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Chuck Feeney winding up charitable operations
Source: The Irish Times
PAUL CULLENCHUCK FEENEY, the reclusive Irish-American billionaire who has given more than €1.25 billion to projects on both sides of the Border, is winding up his charitable operations.Atlantic Philanthropies, which was founded by Mr Feeney in 1982, is to complete grant-making by the end of…
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Centre for Justice Says Changes to Human Rights Act Do Not Go Far Enough
Source: The Royal Gazette
By Ayo JohnsonLegislators are today being urged to reject proposed changes to the Human Rights Act in favour of amendments which bring Bermuda’s human rights regime in line with international standards.The amendments to be debated today do not go far enough to create a truly…
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Terranisha’s Story: Kids, Advocacy and Elev8
“Everyone on the bus was laughing and celebrating – we had done a great job. And then the gunshots came out of nowhere. I was scared. I just dropped to the floor and stayed there until the bus started moving.” [caption id="" align="alignright" width="200"] Terranisha…
Resource type: Grantee Story
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Feeney's New Formula for Giving
Source: The Australian
By Jill Rowbotham Encouraging responses to pilot philanthropy projects at the University of Tasmania and the University of New South Wales have reinforced American billionaire Chuck Feeney's new strategy for donating. Mr Feeney, 80, is renowned for the $500 million he has donated to medical…
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Giving while living keeps us at forefront of lifesaving research
Source: The Australian
By Peter BeattleAMERICANS donated a staggering $290.89 billion to charities last year, notwithstanding the lingering effects of the global financial crisis. This was after a huge decline during 2008 and 2009, when donations dropped to levels not seen since the 1970s. Australia's most generous philanthropist…
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