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Parents are being warned about infant bath tubs after a host of new regulations were introduced in the United States to prevent drownings.
The Department of Consumer Affairs said new safety rules came into effect in the US on October 2.
As a result, ...
DATE: Oct 10, 2017
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Last year, Joshua Stephens cut free a loggerhead turtle found tangled in an abandoned cargo net in the waters off Wreck Hill.
For Mr Stephens, who had long sought a career in marine biology, it was the final piece of the puzzle bringing him to join t...
DATE: Oct 09, 2017
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A three-year-old trash truck superfan got a surprise visit from Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works.
Colonel Burch visited the home of Stephen Smith — and gave him his own miniature version of a refuse vehicle.
The minister s...
DATE: Oct 06, 2017
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority wants to turn the America’s Cup Team Artemis guest pavilion into a Hamilton visitor information centre.
It has applied for planning permission to move the building to a site on Front Street near the junction with Queen S...
DATE: Oct 06, 2017
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Lisa Howie will step down as executive director for the Bermuda National Gallery at the end of this month.
Ms Howie has worked at the gallery since 2006 and took over the top post three years later.
“I am extremely proud of what has been achieved and...
DATE: Oct 06, 2017
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The Bermuda National Trust is hosting a pair of events to highlight the history of dance on the island.
This Sunday the BNT will be holding an in-depth discussion at Verdmont, led by Gary Phillips, about the evolution of the Bermuda Gombey as part of...
DATE: Oct 06, 2017
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A week of activities are being planned for the 2017 Bermuda Fashion Festival as the event celebrates its eighth year.
The annual event, produced by the City of Hamilton, is set to feature three international fashion shows highlighting work by local a...
DATE: Oct 05, 2017
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The Government will conduct an assessment of the tourism industry to help unemployed Bermudians into jobs held by non-Bermudians, according to Jamahl Simmons.
Speaking at a press conference this morning, the Minister of Economic Development and Touri...
DATE: Oct 05, 2017
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Government is calling on the public to keep a watch out for two pest vine species being found around the island.
Kudzu and hyacinth beans were reported in Bermuda in 2008 and, despite efforts to remove the aggressive vines, patches remain.
A governme...
DATE: Oct 04, 2017
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Police Week is set to take to the steps of City Hall this evening with an hour of music and dance.
The Halton Regional Police Pipes and Drums from Ontario, Canada, are set to join with the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band and Highland Dancers for a performa...
DATE: Oct 04, 2017
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