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A 64-year-old tourist was tonight fighting for his life after his rental scooter was in collision with another bike.
The man, who had a pillion passenger, suffered severe head injuries and was rushed to hospital.
A police spokesman said the man’s inj...
DATE: Aug 01, 2018
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A main road is to close for construction works for “an extended period of time”.
The Ministry of Public Works said Blackwatch Pass in Pembroke will be shut from next Monday.
A spokeswoman for the ministry said the road will be closed for several week...
DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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Tonight’s British Airways flights to and from Bermuda are delayed.
According to the Skyport website, the BA2233 flight from London Gatwick, due to arrive at 6.25pm, departed late and is now expected to land at 9.06pm.
Return flight BA2232 is expecte...
DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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Politicians presented reggae artist Beres Hammond with Bermuda-themed gifts in recognition of his four decades performing on the island.
Mr Hammond, the headline act at the Cup Match Summer Splash, One Love One Life Concert last Saturday, has been st...
DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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Pupils taking part in this year’s Ascendant Group summer camp got to showcase their projects for education minister Diallo Rabain last week.
A spokeswoman said the pupils, who explored topics related to science, technology, engineering and mathematic...
DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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A 6.4 per cent increase in the standard premium health insurance rate was caused by an increased need for healthcare rather than an increase in fees, the health minister said.
Kim Wilson told the House of Assembly that Government will continue to wor...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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The Department of Parks has issued a reminder of camping guidelines for public parks and beaches over the Cup Match holiday.
According to a spokeswoman, campers will be allowed to camp from July 31 to Sunday, August 5.
She added: “Following any bea...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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Ciguatera fish poisoning is on the rise with more than ten cases reported between the end of June and mid-July.
A spokesman said the health ministry’s Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit had received 13 reports between June 29 and July 17 — up from f...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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A family-friendly event with a water theme is to be held today to launch Cup Match week.
Visitors will be able to learn about the ocean and Bermudian heritage at the Bermuda Adventure at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo on Monday.
The event, set ...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will provide urgent medical care from 4pm to midnight on Thursday and Friday.
The clinic in St David’s will also be open from noon to midnight on Saturday and Sunday, a Bermuda Hospitals Board spokeswoman said.
She a...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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