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Veteran of the local theatre Jean Hannant has died at the age of 90.
Ms Hannant was a stalwart at both the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Bermuda and the Bermuda Musical & Dramatic Society, where she filled a number of roles both onstage and backsta...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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A piece of casino gaming legislation was approved in the Senate yesterday morning, despite concerns over the high initial cost for prospective operators.
While Government and independent senators voted in favour of the Casino Gaming (Casino Fees) Reg...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Royal Navy support ship RFA Wave Knight has spent the last few days on the island, hosting tours for various development groups.
The vessel arrived in Bermuda on Tuesday and is expected to depart on Saturday to continue its duties in the Atlantic...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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An anonymous message circulating on social media has alleged suspicious activity in Sandys — but no reports have been received by police.
According to a spokesman, the Bermuda Police Service has been made aware of a message suggesting that “a man dri...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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A St George’s man has been charged with multiple counts of having unlawful sexual contact with a girl under the age of 16.
The 30-year-old defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has denied six counts of having unlawful carnal knowledg...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government and local grocers have partnered together to host a series of healthy and inexpensive recipe demonstrations.
As part of the “$aver the Flavour: Eat Well for Less” campaign, demonstrations are being held at MarketPlace and Lindo’s stores in...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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Health
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Canadian woman has admitted conspiring to import synthetic opioid fentanyl to the island.
During an appearance in the Supreme Court yesterday Jacqueline Robinson, 25, from Courtice, Ontario, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring with other...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian spirit will overcome negativity to make Bermuda’s hosting of the 35th America’s Cup a success, according to Sir Russell Coutts.
Asked about threats to the America’s Cup by the Bermuda Industrial Union and the possibility of industrial actio...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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Event
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences has hired environmentalist Chris Flook as its new Small Boat and Docks Supervisor.
Mr Flook worked as the collector of marine specimens at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo for 16 years and was well known fo...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Elliot Primary School students came out to spread well wishes to the public for Valentine’s Day yesterday.
As part of the school’s community service efforts, Primary 3 students visited the Hamilton Police Station to thank officers for their hard work...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes