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Staff at the Bermuda College have issued a “vote of no confidence” against sitting College president Duranda Greene according to a statement issued yesterday.
The statement by the Bermuda College Faculty Association — which includes professors, lectu...
DATE: May 09, 2015
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Quinell Francis was last night named the new Mayor of St George’s after soundly winning a three-way race for the seat.
Ms Francis won 58 per cent of the vote (278 votes), toppling incumbent Mayor Garth Rothwell, who won 37 per cent (177 votes), and A...
DATE: May 08, 2015
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A controversial plan to erect a mobile cell tower has been approved by the Development Applications Board.
The application by Digicel proposes the installation of a 65ft “cell-site on wheels”, capable of extending to 100ft, at 49 South Road, Devonshi...
DATE: May 05, 2015
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The Bermuda Day Parade is still weeks away, but members of the Vasco Da Gama Club have already been hard at work for months.
Since February, a committed group of around 15 women have gathered nightly to sew dozens of costumes as they have done every ...
DATE: May 02, 2015
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The trial of two men accused of shooting Lionel Thomas Jr last year has begun in Supreme Court.
Shelton Baker and Stacey Robinson have both denied charges of attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and using a firearm to ...
DATE: May 01, 2015
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A man convicted of severely injuring a lifelong friend by drinking and driving has had his prison sentence extended, despite having been released from custody.
John Wardman had been sentenced to six months in prison for causing grievous bodily harm t...
DATE: Apr 30, 2015
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The Corporation of Hamilton has launched a lawsuit against the organisers of a black mayor conference in an effort to retrieve funds spent on the event.
While Conference of Black Mayors Inc had insisted that the convention would be held in the City t...
DATE: Apr 30, 2015
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Swiss tall ship Salomon is doing more than visiting the Island — it’s providing a unique opportunity for at-risk youth.
Jonathan Reist, managing director of Foundation Youth Ships Switzerland, said that for the past nine years the ship has taken on y...
DATE: Apr 29, 2015
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Almost half a century after they first met in Bermuda, Florida couple Charles and Faine Smith still find the Island a “magical, enticing place”.
The couple, who have been married for almost 47 years, returned to the Island to celebrate her birthday a...
DATE: Apr 28, 2015
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The company redeveloping the Pink Beach property is seeking permission to expand its plans, adding an extra penthouse condominium to the hotel.
According to planning applications submitted on behalf of Canadian-based developer Sardis, the new penthou...
DATE: Apr 25, 2015
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