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Attempts by Belco to have Cemetery Road closed permanently were rejected, government said yesterday.
The Pembroke road was closed to traffic in December 2018 as part of the construction of the energy provider’s North Power Plant and remained shut un...
DATE: Jan 07, 2021
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General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Nikita Robinson may be known for speaking her mind on the radio – but she said she was stunned into silence after she was included in the New Year’s Honours List.
Ms Robinson said: “When they told me, my heart skipped a beat.
“I’m a woman of words ...
DATE: Jan 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The 52nd Annual Gas-O-Rama fundraiser started its engines yesterday with the new Governor Rena Lalgie.
The fundraising event, organised by the Hamilton Lions Club in partnership with Terceira’s Rubis Service Station, will bolster two charities throug...
DATE: Dec 31, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The St George’s Foundation vowed yesterday to continue to tell the story of Bermuda’s history despite the closure of the World Heritage Centre.
The foundation will lock the doors of the Queen’s Warehouse at Penno’s Wharf – the former home of the WHC ...
DATE: Dec 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A turtle found stranded on a beach last weekend has died despite a major effort to save the animal, it was revealed last night.
Ian Walker, the principal curator at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, said the young green turtle found by members of ...
DATE: Dec 30, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian lighting designer helped London’s West End shine this month with a production of the smash hit Les Misérables.
Ryan Day said even though the run at the Sondheim Theatre was cut short by a Covid-19 clampdown, he was privileged to work wit...
DATE: Dec 29, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers have been awarded Commander-in-Chief Commendations for bravery.
Sergeant Damir Armstrong was honoured for his leadership and swift reaction on the night two soldiers were hit by a car at a Covid-19 curfew vehicle check...
DATE: Dec 29, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man who claimed a Christmas gift was slashed by a Customs officer has demanded changes to import inspections.
Roland Tear said he picked up a package from ZipX on Tuesday morning and found that the contents – a comforter – had been cut.
He added it...
DATE: Dec 28, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
King’s Square in St George’s will be empty on New Year’s Eve – but the world will still be able to watch the traditional onion drop.
The Corporation of St George is move its festivities to the internet with an online comedy show featuring Nadanja Bai...
DATE: Dec 28, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
MarketPlace stores have extended their discount days scheme until at least the end of March 2021, it was announced today.
A spokesman said the grocery store chain will continue to offer 5 per cent discounts on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through th...
DATE: Dec 23, 2020
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes