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Horseshoe Bay may be one of the most Instagrammed beaches in the world, but GQ has pointed readers to some of Bermuda’s less widely know beaches.
In an online article, the magazine highlighted four “hidden, almost-private” beaches around the island.
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DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A just married couple from the United States were hit with $7,000 in fines yesterday after they were caught with cannabis.
Daniel Mansoor and Jordaniel Manjo, both 28, admitted that they imported 45.8 grams of cannabis and three cartridges of a cryst...
DATE: Jul 30, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More than 20 fintech companies have incorporated in Bermuda, the Premier said yesterday.
David Burt, who is also Minister of Finance, provided the House with a list of 21 fintech companies.
Organisations such as Binance, Unikrn, iCash, Hub Culture, D...
DATE: Jul 28, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians should remember and celebrate the unique history of Cup Match, the social development and sports minister told MPs yesterday.
Michael Weeks highlighted the historical importance of the 116-year-old event and its roots in the 1834 abolition...
DATE: Jul 28, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The chairman of the island’s blockchain business development group was yesterday fined for forgery of his car registration.
John Narraway admitted to using fraudulent vehicle documents in Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was fined $300 by Magistrate ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Senators gave their approval for the introduction of ATV tours in the West End.
The proposal — which has drawn criticism from environmental groups — garnered support from One Bermuda Alliance senators on Wednesday.
But James Jardine, independent sena...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Updated legislation to support the St Regis Hotel Project was passed with unanimous support in the Senate.
The St George’s Resort Act 2018 grants additional duty relief for the hotel project, updates the development plan and clarifies public access t...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to payroll tax rules to tackle notional salaries were approved in the Senate.
Justin Mathias, One Bermuda Alliance senator, expressed concerns the changes would negatively impact those in small and medium sized businesses.
But the legislat...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More than $13,000 in fines were dealt out to traffic offenders in less than an hour of traffic court.
Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo dealt fines to 22 offenders on the Thursday afternoon court session.
The magistrate issued a total of 103 demerit points ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A driver who crashed through a wall and plunged at least ten feet onto the tiny beach at the foot of Fractious Street thanked his seatbelt for saving him from serious injury.
The man, who asked not to be named, said: “I’m just thankful I had my seatb...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes