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Charity marks National Grief Awareness Day – Copy

Hundreds turned out for a town hall meeting on gang and gun violence in Hamilton last night that swiftly became standing-room only. Attendees heard a frank assessment...

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Charity marks National Grief Awareness Day

The Gina Spence Programme said those in mourning have a shoulder they can rest their heads on as the island today marks National Grief Awareness Day. In a statement, the charity said it was dedicated...

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Back-to-School Campaign Ready to Serve Hundreds of Families

Gina Spence Virgil and her team launched their annual “Each One Reach One” back-to-school campaign, an initiative that has...

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Charity urges compassion for victims of trauma

A charity that supports people affected by bereavement urged the community to show compassion and be mindful of the victims of trauma. The Gina Spence ...

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Hundreds take solace in recognition of grief awareness

A crowd united on the grounds of City Hall on Friday to share a moment of healing through their experiences of loss. Michael Weeks, the Minister of National Security....

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Charity to launch grief day in March

Residents have been invited to “paint the town orange” in solidarity with people who are navigating grief. The Gina Spence Programme will host its first Grief, Loss and Awareness Day on March 7 ...

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Households urged to donate $25 to Christmas campaign

Hundreds are still feeling the economic brunt of Covid-19, the head of a local charity has warned. Gina Spence-Virgil, the founder and chief executive of the Gina Spence ...

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MPs back action plan on combating violent crime

MPs have pledged to work in concert to bring down violent crime in Bermuda — and have urged the entire island to do the same. The call came during a lengthy debate in the House of Assembly yesterday...

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Charity head assesses evolution of violence in community

Two decades after gang violence in Bermuda escalated with the heightened use of guns, the founder of a service that helps deal with its consequences highlighted a record...

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Funds from circus to benefit two programmes

Bermudians will perform with acts from around the world in a new circus this weekend. Rick Richardson, the Bermuda liaison for Circus International, said island aerialists and Gombeys would...

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Community activist asks for clarity on violence strategy

The head of an antiviolence activist group has praised the Government’s new approach to crime — but levelled some “critical questions” at the strategy.

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Donations for school uniform drive reach ‘all-time low’

A community activist group has appealed for funds for a school uniform drive after having the lowest amount of money for the programme in its history.

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A Beacon of Hope in Bermuda’s Darkest Times

The Gina Spence Program (GSP) extends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones affected by the recent tragic events in Bermuda.

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Bermuda’s demographic crisis continues

The population of Bermuda has dropped to a 20-year low, according to 2022 estimates. The decline in numbers has been attributed to another drop in the birthrate, which fell to a record low in 2022.

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I made the decision that we were investigating a murder

For Detective Inspector Jason Smith, it was the first time he had investigated a murder where there was no body; indeed, the trial was a first for the island.