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It’s a far cry from its arctic breeding ground, but a common eider has been spotted in Bermuda for the first time.
The resilient sea duck — identified near Clearwater Beach by birder Andrew Dobson and his family last Saturday — was the highlight of t...
DATE: Dec 24, 2016
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It is the time of the year for giving — and warm-hearted residents are proving the spirit of Christmas is alive and well in Bermuda.
After a year in which political fighting, violent crime and contentious issues have often dominated the headlines, fo...
DATE: Dec 24, 2016
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Securis ILS Management raised more than $7,000 for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Association through its annual Star Wars event.
People were able to bid on who they would like to see as each of the popular characters Rey and Chewbacca and a Stormtroo...
DATE: Dec 23, 2016
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Bermudian hotelier and developer John Jefferis has been voted the Premier Hotelier of the Year by the International Caribbean World Awards.
The only other previous recipients of the award were Butch Stewart from Jamaica and Professor Kevin Morley fro...
DATE: Dec 22, 2016
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Tourism
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People have been three times more likely to be killed on the roads than in a gang-related shooting, police warned as they rolled out their Christmas safety message.
At a press conference today, officers noted that, between 2008 and 2015, 29 lives wer...
DATE: Dec 22, 2016
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Volunteers are preparing behind the scenes at Elbow Beach for one of Bermuda’s most popular Christmas Day traditions.
With up to 2,000 people expected to celebrate at the beach throughout the morning, Keep Bermuda Beautiful and nearby locations are p...
DATE: Dec 22, 2016
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Environment
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Christmas commuters to Britain face potential disruption after Gatwick airport staff voted for a 48-hour strike from Friday.
The action involving check-in staff, baggage handlers and cargo crew comes on top of a British Airways cabin crew strike plan...
DATE: Dec 17, 2016
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Political commentators Craig Mayor and Larry Burchall have published an 11-page report/analysis outlining the reasons why the Government should not go ahead with their controversial airport project.
The pair provided facts and figures to suggest th...
DATE: Dec 16, 2016
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Author Rod Farrington and Gorham’s have donated more than 200 books to Big Brothers Big Sisters — a move they hope will inspire young people to develop a greater love for reading.
Mr Farrington, a manager at Gorham’s, met Patrina Paynter, the managi...
DATE: Dec 15, 2016
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Sports minister Sylvan Richards has praised Andrew and David Bascome for bringing the difficult subject of sexual abuse into the spotlight.
“As the minister with responsibility for Sports in Bermuda I wish to thank coach Andrew Bascome and his brothe...
DATE: Dec 15, 2016
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Crime
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