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Governor George Fergusson this morning issued a statement of condolence on the sudden death of Rochelle Bascome, the wife of St George’s North MP Kenneth Bascome.
“I was deeply shocked to hear of Mrs Bascombe’s death,” Mr Fergusson said.
“Margaret a...
DATE: Aug 22, 2014
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A barrier over a steeply-sloping road must be removed before another life is lost, according to a family grieving from the death of a ten-year-old girl earlier this year.
Government responded yesterday by announcing plans to modify the hurdle at Sout...
DATE: Aug 21, 2014
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The sudden death of a Bermuda Customs search dog has prompted a source close to the authority to allege several instances in which the animals were treated negligently.
However, Collector of Customs Lucinda Pearman responded that the canine’s death h...
DATE: Aug 21, 2014
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The Bermuda Industrial Union’s decision to raise dues for its roughly 3,800-strong membership reflects an increase in operational expenses since the last hike in 2008, according to union head Chris Furbert.
“The BIU, whether or not a lot of people re...
DATE: Aug 20, 2014
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A “non-traditional” employment website has reported connecting jobseekers with $20,000 worth of work since its launch in April.
The free site, jobber.bm, has seen more than 700 people and 150 jobs posted — helping to create “a sustainable alternative...
DATE: Aug 20, 2014
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Husband and wife athletes Tyler and Nikki Butterfield have joined forces with the faith-based charity Cornerstone Foundation to bring hope to incarcerated and at-risk youth, the duo announced yesterday.
The two were inspired by Cornerstone’s work to ...
DATE: Aug 20, 2014
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Top New Zealand broadcasters 3 News endorsed Bermuda’s prospects for hosting the 2017 America’s Cup over rival contenders San Diego this weekend.
The twin island nation, which reaped huge economic benefits from hosting the international yachting even...
DATE: Aug 18, 2014
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An angry member has blasted bosses at the Bermuda Industrial Union for ‘feathering their own nests while my income is ravaged’.
In a strongly-worded letter to The Royal Gazette, the BIU member, who asked to remain anonymous, expresses displeasure at ...
DATE: Aug 18, 2014
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Bermuda’s key role in the War of 1812 was traced this weekend in a voyage by the Spirit of Bermuda that narrowly avoided a ferocious squall on Saturday.
Despite rough weather, the festivities in St George’s, which helped benefit the Bermuda Heritage ...
DATE: Aug 18, 2014
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High flying Bermudian Kyle Cantarella was just 17 when he obtained his pilot’s licence, fulfilling a dream that was sparked by the decision to confront his fear of flying.
“I was only scared for about ten seconds,” the Southampton teen recalled of hi...
DATE: Aug 18, 2014
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