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An ongoing dig by Belco will result in a stretch of Palmetto Road being closed along with part of a junction with Parson’s Road. The closure will last until September 2.
Trenching from 7am to 6pm, including Sundays, will be in effect from Old Militar...
DATE: Jul 26, 2022
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Jonathan Bell
A young people’s charity got a new look yesterday after a team of volunteers from an auditing firm rolled up their sleeves to help out.
Teen Services and Teen Haven, on the grounds of Fort Hamilton, is expanding its services later this year after an ...
DATE: Jul 09, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A rediscovered account of slavery in Bermuda has shed new light on its brutality after the story was “lost in obscurity” 175 years ago.
A Narrative of the life of Benjamin Benson was written 16 years after the story of Mary Prince, a Bermuda Nati...
DATE: Jul 08, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A popular climbing instructor who worked on the island has lost his life in a climbing accident in the US.
Bryan Caldwell, who inspired Bermudians to take up the sport, was an instructor at the Olympic Club gym.
He popularised climbing on the island’...
DATE: Jul 07, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Honorary Consul for Ghana in Bermuda, Ronita Teye-Botchway, has announced that the consulate is issuing visas for travel to the West African country.
The application process is online via the Consulate’s website, where applicants can upload docum...
DATE: Jul 07, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A holiday favourite is to be hosted again by the City of Hamilton, which has announced dates for the Christmas Boat Parade.
The procession of lit-up boats, which was disrupted by the pandemic, is set for December 10, with December 11 as a rain date.
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DATE: Jul 06, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two charities reaped $11,000 each thanks to an enduring fundraiser by Hamilton Lions Club.
The proceeds from the club’s 53rd annual Gas-O-Rama and raffle draw were presented to Vision Bermuda and the Bermuda Zoological Society.
Marlene Christopher, p...
DATE: Jul 06, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Members of the community who have brought positive change were presented with awards during a family night out in Hamilton.
Glenn Fubler, the organiser, called the “July 2gather Family Fun Fest” on the grounds of City Hall a success, with attendees r...
DATE: Jul 05, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Corporation of Hamilton has reported an extra $1.2 million revenue for 2021 — bringing its total to $23.8 million.
Hamilton’s audited financial statements came with an unqualified audit opinion ahead of the June 30 deadline, according to a statem...
DATE: Jul 01, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
David Burt, the Premier, has paid respects to Randolph Hayward, a Second World War veteran from the First Battalion, Caribbean Regiment, Bermuda Contingent.
Mr Hayward, 98, of Pembroke, died on Sunday.
The Premier commended him as a “proud veteran” w...
DATE: Jul 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell