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A massive turnout for the island’s Black Lives Matter demonstration a year ago was a moment of truth for the leaders of the charity Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda, its president has said.
Lynne Winfield, the head of CURB, joined the procession ...
DATE: Jun 07, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A highly awarded police officer who served in almost every branch of the service has retired after 42 years.
Staff Officer Calvin Smith stepped down on Monday after a career recognised in 2016 with the Overseas Territories Police Medal.
Mr Smith said...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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General
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Jonathan Bell
A six-week programme of improvements to Albuoy’s Point has been launched by the City of Hamilton.
The scenic area next to Hamilton ferry terminal will get more seats and shade, spotlights for trees and improved pedestrian access.
The revamp will also...
DATE: Jun 03, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A 16-year-old schoolgirl who died in a road accident on Sunday was last night identified as Amber Bridges.
Ms Bridges, from St George’s and a keen horse rider, was killed when her motorcycle and a van were in collision on South Road, Southampton just...
DATE: Jun 01, 2021
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General
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Jonathan Bell
The island marked its fifth death on the roads this year after a 16-year-old girl died after a crash earlier today.
The motorcycle rider, from St George’s, was in a crash at about 12.15pm in Southampton.
A police spokesman said the girl, riding a 50c...
DATE: May 31, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two teenagers reported missing were located last night, police said this morning.
Ziun Castle, 17, and 16-year-old Tyzhae DeSilva had last been seen on Saturday afternoon in Devonshire.
A police spokesman said they were found at about 9.30pm yesterda...
DATE: May 31, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Mailing problems and Covid regulations have caused delays in the registration of boats and moorings.
The issue was highlighted by a boat owner who said she had waited at Paget Post Office for 40 minutes after she could not log on to the Marine & Port...
DATE: May 29, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Road closures over four months for Belco trenching in Southampton were announced this morning.
The one-lane closure extends from the Belco substation at the US Naval Annex Substation at George’s Bay Road at the junction with the Railway Trail, down G...
DATE: May 27, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A charity dedicated to the welfare of women got a $3,500 cash boost from the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club this week.
The Women’s Resource Centre were given the cash after the hotel raised funds during Women’s Month in March.
The hotel raised $1,7...
DATE: May 25, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A substantial donation has brought a new shelter for homeless women and their children closer to the finish line.
Aspen, an insurance and reinsurance firm, gave $25,000 to Habitat for Humanity Bermuda earlier this month to help create its Transformat...
DATE: May 25, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell