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Bermuda has been asked to play a leading role in defining international conservation guidelines, according to the Ministry of the Environment.
According to a spokeswoman, Cole Simons, the Minister for the Environment, was invited to speak at the Inte...
DATE: Sep 09, 2016
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An 88-year-old taxi driver has died after crashing near Barnes Corner, Southampton, last night.
The victim lost control of his vehicle before it overturned as he travelled east along Middle Road at about 9.30pm, according to the Bermuda Police Servic...
DATE: Sep 09, 2016
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The World Health Organisation yesterday called for increased caution to prevent the spread of Zika through sexual activity.
The international organisation now recommends that those who travel to areas with a Zika outbreak practise safe sex or abstain...
DATE: Sep 08, 2016
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Two men convicted of having a firearm were yesterday jailed for 12 years, with the judge describing them as “wolves in sheep’s clothing”.
Eston Joell, 47, and Lekan Scott, 27, were both found guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition in an incide...
DATE: Sep 08, 2016
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A legal action has been launched by Bermuda Emissions Control against the Premier, the Attorney-General and members of the Commission of Inquiry.
The move comes months after the commission announced that it would be looking into allegations of misman...
DATE: Sep 07, 2016
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Andrew Barnes became the newest member of the Bermuda Bar this month in a ceremony with friends and family.
A graduate of Saltus and Queens University, Mr Barnes turned his attention to law after stints working with ACE Bermuda and the Bermuda Hospit...
DATE: Sep 07, 2016
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The annual Bermuda Dog Shows are set to take place next month at Somersfield Academy.
Bermuda Kennel Club has announced that the competitions will be held on October 22 and 23, with two shows on each day. A spokeswoman for the organisation said: “The...
DATE: Sep 07, 2016
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The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse temporarily stopped spinning last week, forcing repairs at the 172-year-old landmark.
According to a spokesman for the Department of Marine and Ports, an issue arose with the system used to rotate the lighthouse’s lens.
“As ...
DATE: Sep 06, 2016
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Objections have been filed against the proposed St Regis project in St George’s, with the location of estate lots being one area of contention.
A series of estate lots are included in the fifth phase of the hotel project, located to the west of Tobac...
DATE: Sep 06, 2016
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The 21st annual Sand Sculpture Competition was deemed a roaring success with more than 25 teams testing their skills.
At the end of the day, however, it was the team of Hannah Emmerson and Mikal Thomas who took top honours, crafting a castle with a ...
DATE: Sep 06, 2016
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