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A 120ft superyacht that hit the rocks on Sunday has been freed.
According to Bermuda Maritime Operations, the Jetsetter ran aground near Stag Rocks in the Great Sound. However, the vessel was not taking on water, and first responders found no evidenc...
DATE: Jun 13, 2017
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Bermuda will be ready to bid to host the next America’s Cup, according to the ACBDA.
Mike Winfield, ACBDA CEO, said: “The ACBDA, under direction of the Bermuda Government, will be ready to submit a bid should OTUSA be successful and will stand ready ...
DATE: Jun 13, 2017
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A book of condolences for Shawn Crockwell is being prepared by the Cabinet Office, and will be available for public signing.
The independent MP and prominent lawyer was found dead in his home on Saturday afternoon, leading to an outpouring of condole...
DATE: Jun 12, 2017
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Several government facilities are set to close early on Thursday as staff mourn the passing of long-serving public works employee William Evans.
According to a spokeswoman, the Airport Waste Management Facilty, the Marsh Folly Composting Facility and...
DATE: Jun 12, 2017
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The US Consulate is set to host a screening of Academy Award nominated film Hidden Figures next week at the National Library.
And Commander Jim Jackson, a retired US Naval Officer, will be donating four copies of the Young Reader’s edition of the tru...
DATE: Jun 10, 2017
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A set of stamps highlighting the Queen’s connection to the island are set to be released this month to celebrate her position as the longest reigning monarch.
The three-stamp collection features photographs of Her Majesty taken during recent visits t...
DATE: Jun 09, 2017
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A prison officer has had an appeal against his conviction for attempting to bring contraband into Westgate dismissed.
After Art Simons was found guilty in Magistrates’ Court, he filed an appeal before he could be sentenced, stating the trial judge ha...
DATE: Jun 09, 2017
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Business owners are being warned to take precautions after several recent burglaries at commercial premises.
In a statement, Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament of the Bermuda Police Service said: “Simple measures such as installing motion act...
DATE: Jun 09, 2017
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KES the Band is back in Bermuda with plans to rock the America’s Cup.
The soca/pop group from Trinidad and Tobago are set to take to the main stage tomorrow night in the America’s Cup Event Village.
Speaking in advance of their performance, the band ...
DATE: Jun 09, 2017
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A St George’s man was jailed this morning after admitting stealing more than $100 of meat.
Dean Burgess, 55, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to a charge of stealing seven rib-eye steaks and a bag of codfish from the Supermart on Front Street.
Th...
DATE: Jun 09, 2017
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