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Organisers of the Axa End-to-End have announced the four local charities that will get a boost from cash raised at the event next year.
The Bermuda Zoological Society, Vision Bermuda, the Garden Club of Bermuda and Family Centre were selected after o...
DATE: Dec 23, 2019
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A man cleared of money-laundering charges has been allowed to fight for more than $300,000 of seized cash to be returned to him.
Kenith Bulford told the Supreme Court the money was forfeited by another defendant before he could make any applications ...
DATE: Dec 23, 2019
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Plans have been submitted to turn a vacant site on Church Street into a six-storey apartment block.
The application, put forward by C33 Ltd last month, proposed a 68-unit apartment building at 33 Church Street.
The documents state the building will h...
DATE: Dec 23, 2019
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Hundreds of people got a hot meal and warm clothing at a Christmas charity event in Hamilton last night.
Crowds packed St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hall for the Grateful Bread event, including dozens of volunteers happy to lend a hand.
One guest, ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2019
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The new owners of the Fairmont Southampton will spend more than $25 million in upgrades to the 47-year-old hotel.
Miami-based Gencom, which already owns Rosewood Tucker’s Point, said its 2017 venture into the island’s hotel business had inspired them...
DATE: Dec 20, 2019
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A sick falcon found grounded at Spittal Pond has been returned to the wild after treatment.
A Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo spokeswoman said the peregrine falcon was spotted by Erich Hetzel, a birdwatcher and member of the Audubon Society, who cont...
DATE: Dec 20, 2019
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A Court Street Boxing Day tradition will celebrate its 13th year next week with a Christmas dinner giveaway for the underprivileged.
Regina Peniston, a community activist, said she hoped to provide enough food for 200 homeless or struggling Bermudian...
DATE: Dec 20, 2019
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Tourists have stolen tonnes of Bermuda’s trademark pink sand from beaches, The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has revealed.
It is estimated air visitors alone take a total of about three tonnes of sand a year when they leave — more t...
DATE: Dec 20, 2019
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A Hamilton liquor store got a shot of Christmas spirit yesterday after it won a festive window display competition.
The City of Hamilton announced that Gosling’s on Front Street had scooped the top prize for its “Rum Rudolph” themed window.
Leanna La...
DATE: Dec 19, 2019
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International sporting events have put Bermuda in the spotlight, and money into island tills, the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s chief executive said.
Kevin Dallas said that MS Amlin World Triathlon Bermuda may have generated less buzz on the island bec...
DATE: Dec 18, 2019
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