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Running a road race is a challenge Marissa Tucker was told she might never be able to face.
But on May 24, nearly 15 years after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder that limits even simple activities, she plans to tackle her first half-ma...
DATE: May 09, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Southampton man who missed his impaired driving trial avoided being arrested on the resulting warrant by pleading guilty.
Marco Lovell, 33, was scheduled to appear in Magistrates’ Court for trial at 9.30am yesterday, but was not present in the cour...
DATE: May 09, 2012
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s Tourism Board is confident the industry is getting back on track, based on feedback from a recent retreat.
The National Tourism Plan was a primary focus at the two-day event last weekend.
The plan is intended to lay out the Island’s tourism...
DATE: May 08, 2012
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
After more than 40 years spent labouring in the medical field, Susan Pedro has been named the 2012 Nurse of the Year for her dedication.
Mrs Pedro, who currently works in Communicatable Diseases at the Department of Health, said she was shocked and h...
DATE: May 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two men were arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in the City of Hamilton over the weekend.
A Police Spokeswoman said yesterday that at around 12.30am on Saturday, officers on mobile patrol noticed a livery cycle being driven erratically along Burn...
DATE: May 08, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Sunshine League Children’s Home is set to become a small special needs school and a rental space for events, according to a planning application.
The application by the Sunshine League to change the use of the King’s Street building was granted c...
DATE: May 08, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s Cisco Academy was formally launched yesterday in a ceremony at Bermuda College.
This week, a group of Bermudians will begin training to become Cisco Instructors, with on-Island courses expected to become available this summer.
Government Es...
DATE: May 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
For many couples, a horse and carriage is the transportation of choice after tying the knot in Bermuda
But Larry and Dana Hill, from Cartersville, Georgia, elected to ride away from Holy Trinity Church in Hamilton Parish on their rented moped.
The c...
DATE: May 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The House of Assembly could debate the Ombudsman’s report on the handling of the Tucker’s Point Special Development Order (SDO) this week.
In a statement, United Bermuda Party MP Charlie Swan said he intends to debate the legislation on May 11 when t...
DATE: May 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda will this month be highlighted in a series of travel videos produced by Emmy Award winning journalist Karen Schaler.
The Bermuda Department of Tourism last week hosted the journalist as she travelled the Island, filming local landmarks such a...
DATE: May 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
