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The Bermuda Sloop Foundation is moving closer to it’s goal of sustainability, despite the challenges of fundraising in the current economic climate.
“As I am sure it was for most charities, 2013 was a very challenging fundraising year as we all striv...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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Marsh Folly workers are faced with health and safety risks due to members of the public illegally dumping items at the facility, including dead animals.
While the March Folly facility is intended to collect residential horticultural waste- such as Ch...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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Bermuda’s critically endangered Cahow population has continued to grow thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists.
According to the 2012/13 Cahow Recovery Programme Report, by the Department of Conservation Services, a total of 105 nesting pair...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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The president of Bermuda Overseas Missions has said he was surprised and honoured to be awarded a Queen’s Certificate.
“I’m flattered,” David Thompson said. “I’m just very honoured that someone decided to pick me. It’s a great honour.
“I love what I’...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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The Progressive Labour Party has reached out to the public to support the victims of flooding in St Lucia and St Vincent.
Heavy rains in the eastern Caribbean have caused severe flooding in the region, and killed at least eight people in St Vincent ...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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It was a year of controversy, a year of mourning and a year of celebration, but all eyes were on the economy in 2013.
The Island’s weak economy and the newly elected OBA Government’s efforts to rebuild it remained in the headlines throughout the year...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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Louise Jackson has been honoured by the Queen with an OBE for her years of public service and work for the Island’s seniors.
The former MP is one of four Bermudians celebrated in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for 2014, along with Stan “Lord Nec...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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Government will continue to invest in St George’s to ensure the revitalisation of the town, according to MP Kenneth Bascome.
Mr Bascome said yesterday that Government has just begun its work helping St George’s turn around, and more projects are stil...
DATE: Dec 30, 2013
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Michael Dunkley has called on a collaborative group to create a paper on cannabis policy reform in advance of the coming debate on decriminalisation.
The National Security Minister has tasked the Cannabis Reform Collaborative (CRC) with creating a pa...
DATE: Dec 30, 2013
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A cargo plane was diverted to Bermuda yesterday morning after reports of a “non-emergency mechanical abnormality” on board.
The aircraft, operated by Denmark-based airline Martinair, landed at LF Wade International Airport at around 11am.
“The Martin...
DATE: Dec 30, 2013
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