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Hurricane Irene is expected to hit the US coast this weekend, with weather forecasters predicting it would miss Bermuda if it stays on its current path.
The hurricane rose to a Category 3 storm yesterday morning, making it officially the first major ...
DATE: Aug 25, 2011
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Objectors reiterated their concerns about the proposed Park Hyatt resort in a special meeting with Planning officials this week.
Approximately 65 people turned out for a hearing at Penno’s Wharf to state why they felt the proposed St George’s develop...
DATE: Aug 24, 2011
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new project put forward by the St David’s Historical Society could give a taste of Island life 400 years ago.
The society is hoping to build a temporary settler’s dwelling on the same St David’s property that is home to historic 17th century Carter...
DATE: Aug 24, 2011
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An earthquake that spawned tremors from North Carolina to Ontario shocked quite a few Bermudians living in North America yesterday.
The 5.9 magnitude earthquake, which was around half-a-mile deep, was centred northwest of Richmond, Virginia, accordin...
DATE: Aug 24, 2011
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Anti-racism group Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) could host regular sessions on internalised racism based on popular demand.
CURB member Cordell Riley said the group had originally intended to host one meeting, titled A Discussion for Bl...
DATE: Aug 22, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Visitors and locals crowded Hamilton Bus Station yesterday in an effort to catch what could be the last bus home.
While many of the passengers were upset about the situation, most were more interested in how they would be getting home.
One Smith’s ma...
DATE: Aug 18, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 37-year-old woman was injured on Monday night after she crashed into a traffic sign and utility pole.
A Police spokeswoman said yesterday that at around 7.50pm, police responded to a reported single vehicle collision on Middle Road, Southampton.
“T...
DATE: Aug 17, 2011
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Police media manager Dwayne Caines will next month take over the position of Acting Director of the Department of Communication and Information Services.
Mr Caines, who has previously worked with the Bermuda Broadcasting Company, the Bermuda Telephon...
DATE: Aug 17, 2011
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The Veendam will not be visiting St George’s next year, leaving the town without a regular cruise ship in the 2012 season.
However, St George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome said that he has already discussed the possibility with area businesses, and believe...
DATE: Aug 17, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 25-year-old man was sentenced to ten days’ jail for using offensive words during a drunken altercation on Front Street.
Treadwell Smith pleaded guilty to using offensive words near Point Pleasant Park in an incident on August 10.
The court heard th...
DATE: Aug 16, 2011
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
