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The Island’s top spectator event of the year — the Christmas Boat Parade — finished with a bang over the weekend, treating 20,000 viewers to a stunning fireworks display.
A casino-themed boat decked out with slot machines, glowing dice and a Vegas-st...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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As the Island contemplates its future economic options, Independent MP Terry Lister urged Government to get a clearer picture of the Island’s actual population.
The Sandys South representative said “flawed” official Government figures are resulting i...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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Bermuda faces “economic suicide” if the cuts proposed by the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission are to be implemented, according to one of the Island’s main unions.
The Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) tonight issued a rebuttal ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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The devastated owner of a confiscated pit bull puppy called yesterday “the saddest day of my life” — after being told via e-mail that her beloved Hershey had been killed by Government.
“I’m just in shock,” a distraught Gina Davis told The Royal Gazet...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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A long-awaited report on the governance of the City of Hamilton can now be revealed, including an investigation of the Corporation’s handling of its secretive waterfront development deal.
Bermuda Ombudsman Arlene Brock had pledged to deliver her repo...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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For a young Bermudian travelling to Africa for the first time, the surprise meeting with legend Nelson Mandela remains memorable 18 years later.
Miss Bermuda Renita Minors was 22 when she attended the Miss World Pageant hosted by South Africa, which ...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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With the passing of Nelson Mandela, leading figures across the community shared their thoughts on his meaning in their lives.
Former Premier Alex Scott
Nelson Mandela is a prototype of a freedom fighter. In his initial struggles, he was an enemy of...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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Nelson Mandela was recalled warmly by veteran Bermudian politician Sir John Swan — who, now aged 78, took the occasion to reflect on his own mortality.
The former Premier told The Royal Gazette: “After apartheid was dismantled, I happened to be in th...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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A revolutionary turned visionary, Nelson Mandela first fired the spirits of politically conscious Bermudians more than 50 years ago.
Decades later the Island also played a quiet role in talks between South Africa’s National Party and the African Nati...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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Local businesses that have already paid fees to a UK copyright protection group might be entitled to a refund if the group decides they have been overcharged.
The Performance Rights Society has decided to “reconsider their approach” on charging Bermu...
DATE: Dec 05, 2013
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