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Major solar and wind power projects could soon come to fruition as the Island's major electricity supplier examines alternative power sources to help Bermuda's growing energy needs, a meeting heard last night.
Belco President Andrew Parsons said: “Ho...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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A Pembroke man was injured in a scuffle with a burglar who entered his apartment and attacked him with a blade.
The 39-year-old man suffered injuries to his face in the attack, which happened yesterday at 3.25am.
He declined medical treatment.
Accord...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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A record number of juvenile turtles has washed ashore in Bermuda this winter.
Usually one or two stranded loggerhead turtles are found on Bermuda’s coastline, having been caught up in seaweed.
In the last two months 17 turtles have been brought to th...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Environment
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A Southampton resident has told how she woke to find eight-foot flames and a pillar of black smoke outside her home.
“The firefighters told me they could see the smoke from Barnes’ Corner,” said Ianthia Wade.
“I’m just lucky the fire didn’t start at ...
DATE: Jan 24, 2011
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The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences has described Bermuda's coral reefs as a”‘canary in the coal mine” for increased ocean acidity.
And though ocean acidity has in the past been directly linked to reduced coral growth, a new study has suggested t...
DATE: Jan 24, 2011
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man accused of terrorising the family of his ex-girlfriend was yesterday sentenced to five years in prison for a murder threat.
Kishauni Wolffe, 24, of Dundonald Street had pleaded guilty in Supreme Court of sending a text message to Donald Foley i...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Student police officers are hosting two charity car washes in an effort to raise funds for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre.
A police spokesman said: “Every Recruit Foundation Course raises money for a charity of their choice, and this year the s...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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The Centre on Philanthropy is asking the public to help find and honour young people who are making Bermuda a better place.
The organisation will name the Young Philanthropist of the Year on February 24 and is now asking residents to nominate those w...
DATE: Jan 21, 2011
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The Bermuda National Library’s outreach service was praised yesterday for its work in helping Bermuda’s seniors and disabled.
The service delivers books and educational materials to seniors’ residences throughout the Island, as well as the Co-Ed Corr...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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A government worker has cooked up a pot luck luncheon that she hopes will raise necessary funds for her to return to school.
Christine Jones, 24, said when she was accepted into Shillington College to study media arts she was elated.
The receptionist...
DATE: Jan 20, 2011
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Education
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