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Bermuda received more visitors last year than in 2001 - but still far fewer than in previous years according to the latest statistics.
Figures released by Government's Department of Information Services show that, for the first 11 months of 2002, a t...
DATE: Jan 14, 2003
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Health Minister Nelson Bascome last night hit back at allegations Government was failing to help drug addicts in need of treatment.
And the Minister also defended the National Drug Commission, which has also come under criticism recently in leaked re...
DATE: Jan 14, 2003
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If planning approval is granted, construction could begin on the new Esso gas station in Warwick in a few months, according to Esso Bermuda general manager Mark Fields.
"We are going for final approval," Mr. Fields said. "We are putting in our buildi...
DATE: Jan 14, 2003
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The 2003 Recruit Camp got off to a good start with close to 200 new privates showing up to begin their three-year, two-month stint with the army.
"The response has been good," said Regiment Captain David Curley, who is in charge of training at the Re...
DATE: Jan 13, 2003
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The retrial of a Dutch national accused of importing up to $192,000 worth of cocaine on December 20, 200, began yesterday in Supreme Court.
Assistant Justice Archibald Warner heard the statements of several Crown witnesses who recalled the incidents ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2003
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Increased ecstasy use and easy access to alcohol are the primary reasons why there is an escalation in violent incidents among our youth, according to a Pembroke man who denied there is any type of gang activity on the Island.
"Jamel" spoke to The Ro...
DATE: Jan 03, 2003
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Despite temperatures dipping into the 50s, thousands of revellers gathered in St. George's Square to bring in 2003 on Tuesday night.
And although the evening got off to a slow start, the square was packed to capacity by the time town mayor Henry Hayw...
DATE: Jan 02, 2003
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Veteran chef Herbie Bascome and sports stalwart Frederick William Tucker each became a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) when they were recognised by the Queen for their roles in the community. They, along with nine other...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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While the tourism industry continued to struggle in 2002, many unexpected events took place, especially the untimely death of Tourism Minister David Allen on September 26 at the age of 59.
In January, information posted on the Internet by Tourism cri...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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Bermuda bore witness to many crimes this year, ranging from murders to sex crimes, violent attacks and several drug busts, which, according to Police have netted over $40 million of narcotics.
Here's a glance of some of the incidents which have occur...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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