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A plan to redevelop the Pink Beach Club property in Smith’s has been granted in-principle approval by the Planning Department.
The application proposes razing almost all of the existing buildings on the site in favour of a new boutique hotel, along w...
DATE: May 06, 2014
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An application to renovate the front of City Hall has been given in principle planning approval — but the proposal is unlikely to ever see the light of day.
While the Development Application’s Committee approved the independent application by Simon H...
DATE: May 06, 2014
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Controversial changes to Government scholarships became the subject of an online debate between former Education Minister Nalton Brangman and PLP Senator Diallo Rabain.
Responding to a post on the One Bermuda Alliance Facebook page this weekend, Sen ...
DATE: May 05, 2014
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Independent MP Terry Lister has questioned the announced closure of three post offices, calling it a big move with little dividends.
Mr Lister said he appreciates the challenge of balancing the Island’s budget, but has questioned how closing St David...
DATE: May 05, 2014
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Half of the St George’s Golf Course could be back in play for golfers before the beginning of July, according to Kenneth Bascome.
The St George’s MP said he and a group of volunteers have been working to bring nine holes on the course back up to play...
DATE: May 05, 2014
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Bermuda Tourism Authority head Bill Hanbury has toured St George’s, promising business owners that efforts to bring more visitors to the East End have begun.
“We need to do everything we can to ensure it’s health and welfare and ensure that we have b...
DATE: May 03, 2014
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Kamel Dickinson is preparing to fulfil a lifelong dream to be the first Bermudian to wrestle for World Wrestling Entertainment.
Mr Dickinson this year became the first Bermudian to sign with the company, and is set to start work in its developmental ...
DATE: May 03, 2014
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Life is imitating art for Bermudian actress and dancer Gabriele Dunkley, who this week took the stage in her first starring role in New York.
While she was initially cast in a supporting role in the Congregation Rodeph Sholom Theater Company producti...
DATE: May 02, 2014
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A 38-year-old this morning denied charges of murdering Gary “Fingas” Cann in a 2009 shooting.
Appearing in Supreme Court during the May arraignments, Jermaine Simmons pleaded not guilty to the premeditated murder of Mr Cann. He further denied a secon...
DATE: May 01, 2014
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The Supreme Court heard yesterday that particles associated with gunshot residue (GSR) were discovered on the clothing of accused gunman Julian Washington.
However, defence lawyer Larry Mussenden suggested that the particles identified by experts cou...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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