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When AJ Darby heard cries of help coming from the waters off Grape Bay, he instinctively leapt in the water to help.
Now, the 18-year-old is being credited with saving the life of a Canadian visitor, who had found herself fighting a strong current du...
DATE: Aug 12, 2015
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The Department of Environmental Protection is investigating a report of potential illegal spearfishing at the weekend.
According to the Maritime Operations Centre, staff were contacted at about 1pm on Sunday by a member of the public, who reported se...
DATE: Aug 11, 2015
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The trial of Marc Bean continued yesterday, with MP Nandi Outerbridge telling the court she was offended by the Opposition Leader’s comments.
While Mrs Outerbridge alleged that Mr Bean called herself and fellow One Bermuda Alliance member Toni Daniel...
DATE: Aug 11, 2015
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A man involved in a botched armed robbery that resulted in a suspect being shot has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars.
Umdae Woolridge, 25, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a single charge of burglary in connection to an incident o...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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Unsettled weather is set to give way to sun just in time for the Cup Match holiday, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.
While the Island has seen bouts of heavy rain in recent days — including more than 3.6 inches on Saturday alone — meteorolog...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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St George’s will be open for business this Cup Match, with stores expressing hope that the sporting event will bring the town extra shoppers.
While a handful of stores will be closing their doors for the holiday, many others are set to open their doo...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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A pair of men arrested on the same morning for drinking and driving offences were today banned from the roads.
Both 36-year-old Franklyn Pearman, from Pembroke, and 28-year-old Levar Darrell, from Southampton, appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morn...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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A study regarding the possible dredging of Town Cut in St George’s has been carried out, sparking hope that “procrastination” on the project is finally coming to an end.
New mayor Quinell Francis is one of many in recent years who have voiced support...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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Plans to erect a new marina in the heart of St George’s in advance of the America’s Cup are still moving forward, according to developers.
While developers hoped the new marina on Ordnance Island would be up and running this summer, Mark Soares of Be...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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Leaders of several Overseas Territories including Bermuda released a joint statement following a Pre-Joint Ministerial Council meeting.
Representatives from territories (OTs) including Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Fal...
DATE: Jul 25, 2015
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