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The Progressive Labour Party has voiced “grave concerns” about published amendments to the Public Service Commission that he said would compromise the impartiality of the body.
While the Bermuda Government have said the amendments were published prem...
DATE: Dec 22, 2016
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Local police officers — or anyone who looks like one — could be in for 15 minutes of fame when the new thriller Babymoon is shot in Bermuda.
But, according to director Lucinda Spurling, the memories could last a lifetime for those Bermudians who land...
DATE: Dec 21, 2016
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Bermuda’s roof-catchment system will be the focus of a radio documentary, set to air on the BBC World Service this week.
Tomorrow’s episode of My Perfect Country, which examines political, economic and social issues around the world, will look at Ber...
DATE: Dec 21, 2016
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A new film is set to be shot on the island early next year, with producers on the lookout for local actors.
The film, shooting under the working title Babymoon, will feature Kelly McGillis, star of Top Gun and Witness, along with Kate Mansi, who star...
DATE: Dec 20, 2016
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The MEF Group of restaurants is on the lookout for as many as 100 new employees to meet the demands of the 35th America’s Cup.
Dale Butler, the director of training, leadership and communications at MEF Group, said it was particularly looking for col...
DATE: Dec 19, 2016
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The Bermuda Society of the Blind took top honours at this year’s Charity Christmas Tree event, receiving a $2,500 donation.
The fifth annual event, sponsored by Sun Life Financial International, tasked several of the island’s charities to decorate Ch...
DATE: Dec 19, 2016
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The Bermuda Referees Association has expressed its sadness over the death of stalwart Gregory Grimes.
Sgt Grimes — a police officer and long-serving football referee — died suddenly last week at the age of 55.
Speaking on behalf of the BRA, associati...
DATE: Dec 19, 2016
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War veterans at Westmeath received a delivery of Christmas spirit yesterday as the Bermuda Legion continued its drive to hand out hampers to the island’s heroes.
Major Warren Furbert, a member of the Bermuda Legion executive committee and soldier in ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2016
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The Ministry of Health and Seniors has released the Health Insurance Department’s annual report for FutureCare and the Health Insurance Plan.
According to the report, which covers the period from April 2015 to March 2016, the number of policyholders ...
DATE: Dec 16, 2016
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Gregory Grimes, a man who enforced the rules as both a police officer and a football referee, has died at the age of 55.
His passing early yesterday, which will be marked with a moment of silence at matches this weekend, came after a medical emergenc...
DATE: Dec 16, 2016
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