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A rancorous House of Assembly is nothing new, according two of the Island’s veteran politicians, but in cases of outright confrontation the Speaker of the House should rein Members in.
After Friday’s session closed with Speaker Randolph Horton shutti...
DATE: Dec 08, 2014
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A video documentary crafted on a Christmas gift camera has resulted in a big win for a local student, after her short movie won an international grand prize for the Bermuda Homeschoolers.
“I was really, really excited,” 14-year-old winner Maia Steele...
DATE: Dec 08, 2014
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Governor George Fergusson has commended an officer who was fired upon while pursuing the two assailants who are believed to have murdered Prince Edness last night in Southampton.
“Last night’s incident saw the sad and unnecessary death of yet another...
DATE: Dec 08, 2014
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The National Hurricane Center in the United States has confirmed what many Bermudians already suspected: Tropical Storm Fay was actually a hurricane.
The system battered the Island on October 12, downing power lines, damaging numerous properties and ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Thousands flocked to festivities on Front Street last night to welcome the arrival of the America's Cup. Residents of all ages came together to share in a historic moment for Bermuda — and soak up the party atmosphere.Gombeys, live music and a specta...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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A Bermudian is due to appear in Canada’s courts in the aftermath of several people being detained by Canadian authorities who boarded a WestJet flight from Toronto on Sunday.
According to the Bermuda Police, another local has already been brought to ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Bermudians have fewer than 30 days to stop the privatisation of LF Wade International Airport, according to the Progressive Labour Party.
Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott last night told a PLP-hosted town hall meeting focusing on the airport ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2014
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Thieves armed with a blowtorch made off with thousands of dollars’ worth of jewellery after cutting through the fortified glass of a shop.
The owners of the Davidrose Jewellery Shop in St George’s, a family business specialising in custom designed br...
DATE: Dec 02, 2014
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A teenage girl who went missing at the weekend has returned safely to her Sandys home, police said.
Sasha Pearman had been reported missing on Saturday, but came back at about 7.15pm on Monday.
Police thanked the public for their assistance in locat...
DATE: Dec 02, 2014
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Hosting an event the magnitude of the America’s Cup will require Bermuda to accommodate an army of support staff and press, on top of unprecedented numbers of visitors.
So far, the Ministry of Home Affairs has held back from commenting on how local o...
DATE: Dec 02, 2014
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