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The trial of two men charged with an armed robbery which left their partner-in-crime with a gunshot wound began yesterday in the Supreme Court.
Josef Smith, 26, from Devonshire, and Umdae Woolridge, 25, from St David’s, have both denied charges of ag...
DATE: May 28, 2015
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A new speed bump has been installed outside of The Royal Gazette, which will become an elevated pedestrian crossing.
However, the Corporation of Hamilton, which also installed a new speed bump on North Street, outside the Tools and Equipment Building...
DATE: May 27, 2015
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A proposal to create a new marina on the waterfront at Barr’s Bay Park has been given in-principle approval by the Department of Planning.
Last November, the Corporation of Hamilton filed a planning application with the department requesting in-princ...
DATE: May 26, 2015
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority has requested that the Bermuda Government make several changes to improve the vacation rental property market.
According to a statement, the BTA has presented the government with a discussion paper, which proposes a legi...
DATE: May 23, 2015
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The future of BBC Radio World News broadcasts on AM 1160 is up in the air, according to Kenneth DeFontes.
Speaking yesterday, Mr DeFontes said the usual BBC broadcasts went off the air recently so that overdue work could be carried out on the transmi...
DATE: May 23, 2015
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Bermuda’s ukulele maestro Mike Hind is officially “the Bermudian who stole Britain’s heart”.
Mr Hind, also known by his stage name of Uncle Elvis, now graces the front page of a magazine: appropriately enough, Uke — the UK’s only ukulele magazine. He...
DATE: May 23, 2015
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An American tourist who drowned at the West End, despite a rescue attempt by members of America’s Cup team Oracle Team USA, has been named as Kevin Keeley, 52, of California.
Mr Keeley had been on board the local boat Aristocat but began having diffi...
DATE: May 21, 2015
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After more than 30 years on the air, David Letterman is set to host the Late Show for the final time tonight.
Both he and the man he will be passing the torch to — Emmy-winning comedian Stephen Colbert — have been linked to Bermuda.
Mr Letterman ente...
DATE: May 20, 2015
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Finance Minister Bob Richards has announced the conclusion of an independent appraisal of the controversial airport redevelopment project.
According to a statement, the appraisal looked specifically at the method of procurement for the project using ...
DATE: May 20, 2015
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A woman who admitted assaulting a man at the bus terminal and spitting at officers was sentenced yesterday to time served.
Saudia Virgil, 49, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court of assaulting Joseph Fray in Pembroke and officers a...
DATE: May 16, 2015
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