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The upper veranda of the historic Commissioner’s House in Dockyard has been reopened to the public after six months of restoration work.
Work on the almost 200-year-old building — a part of the National Museum of Bermuda — was required to address rus...
DATE: Jun 14, 2022
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A former Royal Gazette journalist was saluted by the Royal Bermuda Regiment for ten years of dedicated service.
Sergeant Raymond Hainey enlisted in the RBR in 2012 after previously serving with Britain’s Royal Naval Reserve from 1982 to 1984.
Lieuten...
DATE: Jun 14, 2022
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A marquee 40ft-by-5ft Bermuda sign is set to be erected in Hamilton in an effort to create photographic opportunities for visitors.
According to a recently filed planning application, the sign would be installed on a cycle parking area adjacent to th...
DATE: Jun 13, 2022
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A senior who escaped after an explosion destroyed his house has described being plunged into darkness as his wall and ceiling collapsed around him.
But Stanley Thompson, 82, who was released from hospital yesterday more than a month after the inciden...
DATE: Jun 10, 2022
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Tropical Storm Alex may have had little impact on Bermuda, but it presented challenges for some boats near the island this week.
At about 8.19pm on Sunday, the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received an alert from a 36ft sailboat, Faule Haut.
The...
DATE: Jun 10, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Post Office has joined in celebrations of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a commemorative stamp series.
The Platinum Jubilee, marking the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, was formally celebrated in Bermuda, Britain and across the Commonw...
DATE: Jun 10, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute has celebrated the anniversary of its Community and Intellectual Disability Team with a special event at Warwick Parish council Field.
The Fête of Exceptionalities, on Saturday, brought together those with intellec...
DATE: Jun 07, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Cannon fire rang out over Hamilton Harbour on Saturday as Bermuda celebrated the Queen’s Birthday with a bang.
The annual Queen’s Birthday Parade returned to Front Street this year with music, marching and an explosive salute to the Queen courtesy of...
DATE: Jun 06, 2022
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An annual all-female relay race is returning to Front Street on Sunday to raise funds for the Women’s Resource Centre.
The You Go Girl relay is set to kick off at 8.30am, with teams of three tackling a six-kilometre course, either all together or in ...
DATE: Jun 03, 2022
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General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Randy Horton, a former Speaker of the House, has been appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours for his service to sport and public service on the island.
Mr Horton was joined on th...
DATE: Jun 02, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes