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Updates on hurricane-related information could soon be sent automatically to all cell phone users, according to Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley.
The Minister said at a press conference today on Hurricane Awareness Week: “Clear, fast and reliab...
DATE: May 27, 2013
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When Pastor Terence Stovell was introduced to an infant being fostered by one of his congregation, he had no idea the child would change his life.
Now, more than a decade later, Pastor Stovell is proud to call young Jayden his son.
“It’s hard to tell...
DATE: May 27, 2013
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A visiting research vessel is hoped to inspire a greater focus on the Sargasso Sea with expeditions and a series of events.
The 72ft Sea Dragon, operated by Pangaea Explorations, arrived in St George’s on Saturday, and is scheduled to operate two exp...
DATE: May 27, 2013
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William (Bill) Tucker, who repeatedly represented Bermuda in international bridge competitions, has died at the age of 80.
Mr Tucker was a fixture on the Bermuda bridge scene, winning several competitions here and overseas.
Frequent teammate Alan Dou...
DATE: May 27, 2013
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An application to split Par-la-Ville car park and Queen Elizabeth Park in advance of a potential hotel project, has been given approval.
The subdivision application, submitted by the City of Hamilton, proposed to separate the areas into separate lot...
DATE: May 27, 2013
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The Ministry of Health and Seniors will be relocating this week in an effort to reduce costs.
Ministry headquarters staff will today be moving their offices to the first floor of the Continental Building at the corner of Church Street and Burnaby Str...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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Almost 100 students donned their caps and gowns this week as they received their degrees or certificates at the Bermuda College 2013 Spring Commencement Ceremony.
Cheered on by friends, family and public figures including Premier Craig Cannonier, the...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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Education
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is continuing to work on resolving a shortage of vaccines on the Island.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Health said the department has received a shipment of Gardisil and has begun to disperse it to physicians.
The department was howe...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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Health
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Thousands of people lined the streets of Hamilton yesterday to watch the annual Bermuda Day Parade.
Sidewalks throughout the parade route from Bernard Park to City Hall were packed with people cheering on the gombeys and majorettes as they danced alo...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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Aideen Ratteray Pryse was today named the Island’s new Planning Director.
She takes over the post from Trevor Leach, whose contract ends on May 31.
Ms Pryse was Assistant Director of Planning until she left the department in 1999 and launched ARP Co...
DATE: May 23, 2013
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
