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Cheryl Packwood has been formally named the new Overseas Representative for the Government of Bermuda and Director of the Government’s office in Washington, DC.
Ms Packwood, who served as CEO of Business Bermuda for six years, will be responsible for...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Technical issues that have caused delays in the processing of new passports are being worked on by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
A Ministry spokeswoman said: “We can advise that a new printer has been secured and has arrived on Island. Technicians ar...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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The official portrait of former Hamilton Mayor Charles Gosling was formally unveiled this evening in a ceremony at City Hall.
Mr Gosling told an audience of around 50 people that he wanted his portrait to be painted by a Bermudian artist, and note th...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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A landmark recording of humpback whales singing in Bermuda’s waters not only sparked a story on a US news programme, but revealed an unusual link between the Island, the show’s producer and a whale researcher in the South Pacific.
Dan Ruetenik, a pro...
DATE: Oct 22, 2013
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Steamy weather and occasional showers failed to dampen Cup Match celebrations in St George's.
Thousands of spectators flooded Wellington Oval on Thursday and Friday to watch the annual game, enjoy food from the assorted vendors and try their luck at...
DATE: Aug 03, 2013
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A long-time smoker was shocked earlier this week to have his electronic cigarette seized by customs.
James Hill said while Government allows the easy purchase of cigarettes, he was told a doctor’s certificate is required for what he believes is a saf...
DATE: Jul 27, 2013
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Three young Bermudians were awarded scholarship grants from the Bermuda Arts Council to continue their arts studies.
Malachi Simmons, who is studying for his bachelor of arts degree in dance at Edgehill University, was awarded a $10,000 grant.
Perfor...
DATE: Jul 27, 2013
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Bermudian musicians will take to the stage tonight as part of the City Music Festival.
DIA, Yellow Brick Road, Chewstick and Working Title are all set to perform at the free concert at Par-La-Ville car park, organised by 411 Productions and Veterans ...
DATE: Jul 26, 2013
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A Devonshire man caught trying to throw away cannabis during a traffic stop was given a conditional discharge.
Marshall Wolffe, 22, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to possessing cannabis in an incident on May 23 this year.
Prosecutor Susan Mulli...
DATE: Jul 26, 2013
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Solar panels have been installed on Nonsuch Island to power equipment on the reserve.
The panels, unveiled yesterday by Environment Minister Sylvan Richards, were donated by the Ascendant Group. They installed the panels with the assistance of the Mi...
DATE: Jul 25, 2013
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Environment
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