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Bermuda has become the first British Overseas Territory to initiate direct talks with the UK over the impact of its withdrawal from the European Union.
Along with discussing the repercussions of the June “Brexit” referendum, Michael Dunkley’s two day...
DATE: Sep 03, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Flood-prone Pembroke businesses are counting the cost after a persistent backlog of dirty water once again drowned a section of Cemetery Lane.
“It’s never been this bad,” said Jennifer McCarron, of Animal and Garden House, surveying the days-old wate...
DATE: Sep 03, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Vanosdelle “Van” Swan Sr, one of the island’s pioneering welders who took part in the construction of some of Hamilton’s greatest buildings, has died at the age of 90.
With his late brother Arnold, Mr Swan founded the welding company Swan Brothers, ...
DATE: Sep 02, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A debate on the merits of a technical education in combating social problems has been “amazingly“ well received.
A packed audience greeted the forum of Bermuda Technical Institute graduates speaking on the value of practical learning offered by the “...
DATE: Sep 02, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Plans by Belco to adjust its rates for customers who install solar power are to be reviewed.
The utility company made its request to the Energy Commission on August 15 to change its rates for residential net metering and commercially renewable energy...
DATE: Sep 02, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Young tennis talent Daniel Phillips has been given a generous boost for his quest to further his sports career after a $5,000 donation from the Bermuda Marathon Derby.
Eleven-year-old Daniel, the island’s top under-12 player, is raising money to atte...
DATE: Sep 01, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Tenants due to be evicted today by the Bermuda Housing Corporation for unpaid rent have been given a last-minute reprieve.
Locks were due to be changed today at the Gulfstream transitional living complex for residents owing at least $10,000 each for ...
DATE: Aug 31, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police have confirmed that a 23-year-old man suffered an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound yesterday afternoon in the area of Fentons Drive, Pembroke.
The Pembroke man reported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to his hand...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Philip Guishard, a leader in Bermudian sports and the secretary general of the Bermuda Olympic Association, has died at the age of 74.
Judy Simons, president of the association, hailed him as “an amazing man and a great mentor” who was known to sport...
DATE: Aug 30, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Graduates of the Bermuda Technical Institute, fondly recalled by many as ‘the Tech’, are to hold a forum tomorrow with guest speakers on job-related problems.
It comes as alumni, concerned at unemployment and antisocial behaviour, issue a call for po...
DATE: Aug 29, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell