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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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Government has called for a dietary supplement to be taken off shelves in Bermuda due to health threats that have been linked to the product.
A Ministry of Health spokeswoman said that ‘OxyElite Pro’ has been linked to several cases of serious illnes...
DATE: Dec 28, 2013
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The Family Centre will next weekend host their fourth annual Cycle for Change event, with cyclists pedalling across the Island to support the charities.
In addition to raising valuable funds for the Family Centre, the January 5 event is hoped to prov...
DATE: Dec 28, 2013
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An employment inspector acted beyond his power by refusing to refer a complaint to the Employment Tribunal.
Janice Fleming, a former server and assistant manager at Flanagan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, alleged that deductions were made from her pay w...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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