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A Bermuda-based charity working to improve the lives of Ugandan orphans is calling for people to donate money during two tag days.
Restorers of Hope is seeking donations to help Ugandan children who have been orphaned by HIV and war.
Victoria Ellison...
DATE: Dec 07, 2009
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A search and rescue mission ended tragically yesterday when a missing sailor was found dead.
The sailor, who was travelling alone, is believed to have suffered an injury on Wednesday, breaking his ribs.
Unwilling to abandon his yacht, called Bandit, ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2009
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Former St. George's Mayor E. Michael Jones intends to move away from politics following his unsuccessful bid for re-election.
Mr. Jones said, yesterday, that he was still shocked by the result, which saw him lose by 65 votes to Kenny Bascome, who was...
DATE: Dec 04, 2009
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Electricity company Belco has moved a step forward with its plan to allow home owners to sell electricity back to the company.
President and CEO Vincent Ingham said a proposal has been filed with the Energy Commission which, if approved, will allow 7...
DATE: Dec 04, 2009
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A Paget man admitted stealing around $19 worth of goods from his employer out of anger.
Walter Bean, 50, of South Road, pleaded guilty to stealing a pack of cigarettes, a strawberry air freshener, a five pack of razors and two chocolate bars from the...
DATE: Dec 04, 2009
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Kenneth Bascomehas been elected as the new Mayor of St. George.
Mr. Bascome, who was Deputy Mayor before this month’s Corporation of St. George election won with 180 votes. His rival was E. Michael Jones, a former Mayor of the town, who polled 115 vo...
DATE: Dec 03, 2009
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The Bermuda National Trust will tomorrow be opening to the public many of St. George's historic buildings as part of its 2009 Christmas Walkabout.
This year's event will feature music by the Victor Scott Primary Recorder Group, the Bermuda School of ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2009
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Kenneth Bascome was named the new Mayor of St. George's last night after defeating former mayor E. Michael Jones by 65 votes.
In the final tally, Mr. Bascome earned a total of 180 votes to Mr. Jones' 115. Five votes were spoiled.
An emotional Mr. Bas...
DATE: Dec 03, 2009
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Executive Aide to the Premier, Jamahl Simmons, last night failed in his bid to become a St. George’s Common Councillor.
Mr. Simmons, a former United Bermuda Party MP, who will step down from his current job as Executive Aide to Ewart Brown at the end...
DATE: Dec 03, 2009
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The candidates for the position of Common Councillor in today's St. George's election all hope to help turn the town around.
Alfonso Harris, owner of Churchill's, said that he decided to get involved with politics because the town was being treated l...
DATE: Dec 02, 2009
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