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One of the world’s rarest seabirds has nested on Bermuda again after a gap of nearly 170 years, an environmental organisation said yesterday.
The Audubon Society said a pair of roseate terns (Sterna dougallii) built a nest on a small nature reserve i...
DATE: Aug 22, 2018
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The number of jobs that will be created by the financial technology industry was questioned by the Leader of the Opposition yesterday.
Jeanne Atherden, also the shadow finance minister, asked David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, how many ...
DATE: Aug 21, 2018
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Politics
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News Staff
A pile of trash left uncollected in St George’s led to rats and a bad smell, residents have said.
Neighbours in Slippery Hill said garbage bags were left uncollected since before Cup Match and were at last picked up at about 7.45pm on Thursday.
One r...
DATE: Aug 18, 2018
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Environment
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News Staff
Four lawnmowers have been donated to a community service programme for inmates.
The Treatment of Offenders Board handed over the machines to national security minister Wayne Caines.
They will be used as part of the Department of Corrections’ inmate c...
DATE: Aug 18, 2018
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A back to school uniform and supplies drive is being organised by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Hamilton.
The public has been asked to donate uniforms, shoes, sneakers and socks for schoolchildren of all ages to the appeal, set up by the Bermud...
DATE: Aug 17, 2018
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Education
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News Staff
A woman fought off thieves who attempted to snatch her handbag today.
Two suspects on a motorcycle targeted the victim as she stood at the junction of Burnt House Hill and Paddock Drive, Warwick, at about 10.15am.
Police say the pair stopped and bega...
DATE: Aug 16, 2018
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Crime
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News Staff
Police have restarted criminal record vetting — but the process will take longer.
The Bermuda Police Service warned: “The turnaround time for processing applications, for which no issues are identified, has been extended to 15 working days.
“Applicat...
DATE: Aug 15, 2018
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Crime
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News Staff
Medical staff and students will be in line for training opportunities after the Bermuda Hospitals Board agreed to link up with Johns Hopkins Medicine International.
The BHB announced the Maryland-based medical institute was chosen for a clinical affi...
DATE: Aug 15, 2018
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Health
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News Staff
A motorcyclist suffered severe leg injuries in a crash involving four vehicles this morning.
The man’s bike collided with a car and two motorcycles as he travelled west along Somerset Road, near St James’ Church, Sandys, at about 7.30am.
The car was ...
DATE: Aug 13, 2018
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News Staff
Two handguns were handed into police by members of the public this week.
One was found in the water off South Shore on Wednesday and another was discovered in the St David’s area on Tuesday.
Police have launched an investigation to find out if the gu...
DATE: Aug 11, 2018
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Crime
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News Staff