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A proud vessel once known as “Bermuda's greatest party boat” has been tracked to a lonely wharf in New Brunswick, Canada, where the rusting Canima has been branded an eyesore by locals.
Originally an Irish ferry, and bought out to Bermuda as a tender...
DATE: Jan 04, 2012
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Ten individuals from across the community are commemorated for their many years’ service to Bermuda, in the Queen’s New Year Honours List.
Andrew Bermingham, a former police officer with a special interest in the Island’s military history, called hi...
DATE: Dec 31, 2011
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A project to recreate the earliest dwellings built by Bermuda’s settlers has been given the official go-ahead by the Department of Planning.
St David’s Historical Society President Rick Spurling said the group hopes to start soon on building a home l...
DATE: Dec 30, 2011
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Radio’s “Miss Thang” also known as Kristy Burgess got a helping hand for her Christmas Wish List, with presents from children enrolled in Government’s winter camp at the Gilbert Institute school.
Their families took part in a “toy drive” to help Miss...
DATE: Dec 23, 2011
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Cab driver Raymond Robinson has called for taxi drivers to “move on” from their frustrations with mandatory technology that some continue to call distracting.
Mr Robinson, President of Bermuda Taxi Association (Dispatching) Limited, said he can’t und...
DATE: Dec 22, 2011
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Salvation Army Divisional Commander Major Shawn Critch declared himself “optimistic” about the charity’s fund raising campaign, as hundreds queued for food and gifts at the charity’s distribution centre.
“For our Christmas appeal, including the chequ...
DATE: Dec 22, 2011
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A 47-year-old legal secretary who paid back Government for his financial assistance has been hailed as “a living example” by Community Minister Glenn Blakeney.
The Warwick man, who asked not to be named because he did not want publicity, paid back th...
DATE: Dec 21, 2011
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Taxi drivers are questioning why they are being made to use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology, while other motorists are liable to be ticketed for screens in their cars.
It is now an offence for drivers to use any hand-held devices under the...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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A possible limit on animal imports from the UK to Bermuda is unnecessary and excessive, according to a pet owner’s group.
The Bermuda Veterinary Association (BVA) says the UK should continue to be treated as rabies free after January 1, 2012, when th...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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North Shore residents in Devonshire lost power after a utility pole connection went down.
A Belco spokesman said power went off in the general area of Derwent Lane, The Glebe Road and Orchard Grove at 2.24pm yesterday.
About 270 customers were affect...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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