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Government is backing plans by the Corporation of Hamilton to host a convention of international mayors in Bermuda — even though the event could end up costing City ratepayers as much as $350,000.
And yesterday Corporation officials failed to clear u...
DATE: May 22, 2014
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The identity of a dead baby whose mummified remains were discovered near a Hamilton Parish churchyard ten days ago remains a mystery.
But police have said they do not suspect foul play after the male infant was found by a landscaper in an area of und...
DATE: May 21, 2014
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St Peter’s Church in St George will remain open as a tourist attraction after the Bermuda Tourism Authority agreed to provide the historic building with a grant.
There were concerns that the church, the oldest surviving Anglican church in continuous ...
DATE: May 20, 2014
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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver was on hand to give Warwick Academy students a lesson in the importance of the culinary arts yesterday.
The students were taking part in Food Revolution Day, a campaign launched by Mr Oliver to demonstrate the importance o...
DATE: May 19, 2014
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Government has launched a National Training Plan in order to “strengthen Bermuda’s competitive position in local and global markets” and ensure the Island has “a blueprint for workforce development needs”.
The road map also outlines a strategy that w...
DATE: May 17, 2014
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Government has devised a war plan to reduce numbers of invasive lionfish in Bermuda’s waters.
Health and Environment Minister Trevor Moniz said that the strategy provided “a guide and cohesive long-term plan on how to tackle this problem based on exp...
DATE: May 17, 2014
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Environment
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Bermuda is in the running to host one of the most prestigious sporting competitions in the world after being shortlisted as a potential venue for the 2017 America’s Cup.
And if the Island’s bid is successful, the sailing event could pump millions of ...
DATE: May 16, 2014
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Controversial plans to reclassify public transport services as “essential” are expected to be approved by MPs today when the Labour Relations Amendment Act 2014 gets its second reading in the House of Assembly.
The legislation was drafted following a...
DATE: May 16, 2014
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Politics
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A motorist suffered minor injuries following an accident near Watford bridge in Sandys last night.
According to police, the driver collided with a utility pole on Somerset Road at around 8,15pm.
The collision brought down power lines across the road ...
DATE: May 16, 2014
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Foreign entrepreneurs are needed to help boost the Island’s economy because Bermudians “don’t have all the answers”, according to an influential business leader.
Insurance boss Brian Duperreault said attracting foreign expertise through “economic cit...
DATE: May 16, 2014
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