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A new series of stamps highlighting Bermuda’s involvement in the First World War is set to be released this week by the Bermuda Post Office.
The series, designed by Keno Simmons, celebrates the service of the 500 young Bermudians who left the island...
DATE: May 17, 2016
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The maximum pay for executives and physicians at King Edward VI Memorial Hospital has decreased, according to figures released by the Bermuda Hospitals Board yesterday.
Compensation for executives, including base pay, performance pay and any housing ...
DATE: May 17, 2016
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A Devonshire man was surprised to be fined $800 for doing a “wheelie”, while a stolen chocolate bar cost a senior $100, when they appeared in Magistrates’ Court today.
Sergio Robinson, 25, pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without due care and at...
DATE: May 17, 2016
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One Bermuda Alliance backbencher Leah Scott yesterday reiterated her commitment to the party in the wake of her removal as Junior Minister of Education.
Ms Scott expressed her disappointment with the decision, but stated that she had no intention wh...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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New environment minister Cole Simons said he was honoured to be named a Cabinet minister and is looking forward to hitting the ground running.
“It’s something that was unexpected, but the Premier had the faith in me,” Mr Simons said.
“I was Shadow M...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has seen a “robust demand” for applications to establish properties as designated casino sites.
Richard Schuetz, the executive director of the commission, said the demand for applications was stronger than he had ...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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Bermuda Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Public Works have produced a “Beach Vision” for the island, charting the direction for development.
The “vision”, based on the results of surveys and focus groups carried out by the two bodies, states tha...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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A Bermudian studying in the United States has been celebrated for his service to seniors.
Rodney Smith Jr set out last year to cut lawns for seniors and single mothers while studying at Alabama A & M University after spotting an elderly man strugglin...
DATE: May 14, 2016
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Casinos are likely the least problematic element of the gaming industry, according to the former chief executive of Britain’s Gambling Commission.
Jennifer Williams, who met with local politicians this week to discuss the coming implementation of int...
DATE: May 13, 2016
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Gladwyn “Moe” Ming, one of those who helped create and develop the Spinning Wheel nightclub, has died at the age of 79.
Steve Simons, manager of the Court Street club, said: “He was an icon for Spinning Wheel. He was one of the original owners, and h...
DATE: May 12, 2016
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