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The much-loved Bermudian ferry Canima, a “party boat” during the heyday of local tourism, has sunk at what could prove its final mooring in Canada.
Locals at New Brunswick’s Miramichi Bay have complained for years that the rusting vessel, originally ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Reid Street is closed to traffic between King and Court Streets while experts examine the structure of the old Canadian Hotel.
The derelict building was badly damaged in a fire last night.
Police issued the following release this afternoon: "The sect...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Big-hearted CedarBridge Academy students are celebrating their last school day before Christmas break with a day of community outreach.
Today’s activities include hosting senior citizens for gifts and a lunch at the school.
Explained CedarBridge depu...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Education
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Jonathan Bell
A possible orphanage remains on the cards for a wooded area of Spice Hill Road, Warwick.
Speaking last week, Environment Minister Marc Bean stood by his decision upholding an unnamed party’s appeal after Planning turned the project down.
The 2010 sch...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Craig Cannonier was yesterday sworn in as the new Premier of Bermuda by Governor George Fergusson, to the thunderous applause of supporters, colleagues and family.
It is understood that the new Cabinet will be sworn in later this week.
The ceremony f...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Michael Dunkley of the One Bermuda Alliance swept to victory in Smith’s North last night, defeating the Progressive Labour Party’s Patrice Minors two to one.
Mr Dunkley stormed Constituency 10 with 618 votes, to 298 cast in support of Ms Minors.
The ...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Busy days lie ahead for the Island’s roster of 13 newly elected, first-time MPs.
Jeanne Atherden, the OBA winner in Pembroke West, said earlier in the polling day that she would provide a new voice for the area’s voters.
“They want to be part of the ...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
If one polling station across Bermuda stood out in the tension and partisan rivalry of election day, Warwick North East was the happiest on the Island.
Progressive Labour Party, independents and One Bermuda Alliance candidates were noticeably distant...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Failing to vote the Progressive Labour Party back into power means allowing others to write your history, an impassioned final rally for the PLP heard this weekend.
Standing before an estimated 400 party faithful, former Premier Ewart Brown also chas...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The young voters of CedarBridge Academy have spoken: reviving an annual tradition, the school has just elected its 15-member Student Government.
Friday’s elections, deliberately timed to underscore the importance of today’s national general election,...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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Education
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Jonathan Bell
