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Nelson Mandela’s continued ill-health has inspired a change to an event intended to celebrate the 54th anniversary of desegregation in Bermuda.
Imagine Bermuda announced last week that it would host “B 2 Gather” at the Queen Elizabeth Park today with...
DATE: Jul 02, 2013
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Premier Craig Cannonier officially launched National Seniors Week this afternoon at the 27th Seniors Awards Ceremony at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.
Making the official proclamation, the Premier said that the number of seniors is growing internati...
DATE: Jul 02, 2013
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The promise of a luxury hotel development at the Grand Atlantic site has devolved into a “residential ghetto,” according to the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST).
BEST Chairman Stuart Hayward said the original special development ...
DATE: Jul 01, 2013
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Front Street this weekend hosted a spectacular visitor — the US Coast Guard Cutter Eagle.
The Eagle arrived in Bermuda on Saturday morning to a warm greeting by Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Fergusson and US Counsul General Robert Settje.
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DATE: Jul 01, 2013
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Opposition MP Derrick Burgess has questioned Government about the high cost of health insurance, particularly for seniors.
Mr Burgess, the Shadow Minister of Public Works, said in the House of Assembly that while Government covers a significant perce...
DATE: Jul 01, 2013
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The conviction of gunman Marico Bassett has been upheld after the Court of Appeals ruled former Chief Justice Richard Ground was right to admit gang evidence.
However the court altered Bassett’s sentence after ruling the judge had erred in ordering t...
DATE: Jul 01, 2013
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Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley has moved to allay fears over firearm legislation affecting rifle clubs and the upcoming Island Games.
Mr Dunkley said a full review of firearms legislation is coming, with recently passed amendments only being ...
DATE: Jul 01, 2013
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The US Coast Cutter Eagle arrived in Bermuda today to a warm greeting by Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Fergusson and US Counsul General Robert Settje.
Mr Settje praised the vessel, calling the 295ft square rigger one of the finest ships in...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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A Smith’s man caught with heroin and more than $5,000 in cash pleaded guilty to possessing the controlled drug.
Jahmiko Hayward, 28, also pleaded guilty to having drug equipment, and previously admitted possessing cannabis on the same occasion.
Magis...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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Government scholarships have been capped at $35,000 — but the time covered has been extended from three to four years.
The controversial bill, brought to the House of Assembly by Economic Development Minister Grant Gibbons, raised the hackles of Oppo...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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