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Two brothers fishing at Challenger Banks recently caught something unexpected — a glimpse of a live puffin.
Matthew Watson, who found the bird with his brother Andrew, said: “We were able to get pretty close to it, and it wouldn’t fly away, it just k...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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Garbage collectors were sprayed in the face by acid left for disposal by irresponsible homeowners.
The pair were treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for exposure to what was believed to be muriatic acid, a corrosive liquid used for heavy-dut...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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A Ewing Street man yesterday admitted stealing a DVD player from a Pembroke business, only to throw it into bushes when pursued.
Raymond Robinson, 49, pleaded guilty to stealing the $70 device from PriceRite on Mill Creek Road.
Magistrates’ Court hea...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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The Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF) received some international attention this week on a major film site.
American journalist John Anderson, who visited the Island on his way to the TriBeCa Film Festival in New York next week, wrote about...
DATE: Apr 15, 2013
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The best and brightest of the Island’s hospitality industry were honoured on Saturday at the 12th annual VIP Excellence Awards.
Of the 54 finalists representing all areas of the industry, it was Betty-Jean Gilbert who took home the top honours — the ...
DATE: Apr 15, 2013
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A Pembroke teenager was shot in broad daylight yesterday in the St Augustine Hill area of Pembroke.
The injured 19-year-old was treated at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for what were described as superficial injuries to his leg, and released.
One...
DATE: Apr 15, 2013
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Crime
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Hundreds of hospitality workers celebrated the best in their industry last night at the VIP Excellence Awards.
Betty Jean Gilbert, of the Fairmont Southampton, took home the evening's top honours, winning both the Best Server/Hostess/Room Service Awa...
DATE: Apr 14, 2013
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Tourism
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The Bank of Butterfield has come under fire from a customer after instituting a new $5 monthly fee for some chequing account holders.
The fee came into effect on March 25, but is waived for seniors over 60 years of age, charities and customers who el...
DATE: Apr 13, 2013
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A husband and wife who have spent 20 years counselling inmates and their families were each honoured with a CableVision Community Service Award yesterday.
Ed (Icewater) and Lois Smith have supported both the victims and perpetrators of crime through ...
DATE: Apr 12, 2013
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Around 200 seniors came together in competition yesterday as part of the third annual Seniors’ sports day.
Seniors from eight of the Island’s rest homes took part in a raft of events and activities, including egg races, wheelchair races and walking r...
DATE: Apr 12, 2013
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