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The remains of Sir Jacob Wheate, discovered buried beneath St Peter’s Church, were recently examined by a bio-archaeologist.
Sir Jacob, the Captain of the HMS Ceberus, commonly known as the ‘Musket Ball Wreck’, died in Bermuda in 1783.
In 2008, his ...
DATE: Dec 02, 2011
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Government yesterday continued to promote amendments to the Human Rights Act coming into effect this week intended to help those with disabilities in the workplace.
In a press conference yesterday, Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Minister of Youth, ...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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Bike thieves last week chose a particularly high risk target a motorcycle belonging to former WWE Champion John Layfield.
Mr Layfield, better known to wrestling fans as JBL and Bradshaw, reportedly parked his motorcycle at LF Wade International Airpo...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Bermuda Housing Corporation boss Vance Campbell has been named as the PLP candidate for Constituency Nine, Smith’s West.
In a press conference at Alaska Hall yesterday, Premier Paula Cox announced Mr Campbell’s candidacy, describing him as a y...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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Students and staff at CedarBridge came together yesterday to raise more than $2,000 for a fellow student’s leukaemia treatment.
Nahgé O’Brien, 16, was diagnosed with leukaemia on Boxing Day last year. While he was able to return to CedarBridge in Sep...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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The 2011 hurricane season formally ended yesterday, with Bermuda avoiding any notable damage.
This year a total of 19 tropical storms were recorded including seven hurricanes, three of which were considered major hurricanes.
While the number of storm...
DATE: Dec 01, 2011
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Former Bermuda Housing Corporation boss Vance Campbell was today named as the PLP candidate for Constituency Nine, Smith's West.
Premier Paula Cox announced Mr Campbell's candidacy, describing him as a young man prepared to make a difference for the ...
DATE: Nov 30, 2011
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A programme intended to help communities diagnose and deal with problems is set to kick off tomorrow.
The inaugural Community Coalition Academy, formed by the Bermuda Coalition Advisory Committee, is scheduled to take place tomorrow through Saturday ...
DATE: Nov 30, 2011
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The North Village Rams managed to do more than light up the scoreboard by scoring 17 goals in October they raised $1,700 for the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre (BCHC).
Freisenbruch-Meyer Group (FMG) donated $100 to the charity for every goal scored...
DATE: Nov 30, 2011
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Increased fines of up to $25,000 have been brought in to better protect Bermuda’s endangered species.
The move comes as the Protected Species Amendment Act was passed by the House of Assembly although the Opposition complained the new rules could be ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2011
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Environment
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