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The Clocktower Mall in Dockyard will be closed three days a week for the next few months, the West End Development Corporation has announced.
Between now and March, the mall will open between 9am and 5pm Thursday through Sunday, but remain closed Mon...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is to hold a public meeting on the controversial concept of commercial immigration.
Government announced during the Throne Speech last year that it would be exploring the idea as a means of stimulating investment into the...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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The Fairmont Southampton Hotel has begun an $11.5 million renovations to improve guest rooms and suites at the landmark hotel.
The first phase of the project is expected to be completed in May with 235 rooms receiving new furniture, fixtures and equi...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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Arctic air may be causing record lows in the US but Bermuda almost reached the record January daily high yesterday, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.
James Dodgson, deputy director of the Bermuda Weather Service, said yesterday’s wet and wind...
DATE: Jan 08, 2014
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Police are seeking public assistance as they investigate two serious traffic collisions, including the one which took the life of Nikko Robinson-Woodley.
Mr Robinson-Woodley, 21, died after the vehicle he was travelling in along Harrington Sound Road...
DATE: Jan 08, 2014
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Recently launched online courses and Portuguese classes at Bermuda College are set to continue this Spring after a positive reaction from students.
Tawana Flood, director of the Professional and Career Education division (PACE), said the school has b...
DATE: Jan 07, 2014
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A sculpture by artist Amanda Temple has been awarded the Charman People’s Choice Prize based on votes from members of the public.
The sculpture, titled ‘The Fruit of Time and Tide’, was selected based on more than 100 votes submitted at the Masterwor...
DATE: Jan 04, 2014
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The West End Development Corporation has met with environmental groups concerning a proposal to develop a new marina.
Stuart Hayward, the chairman of BEST, said the meeting, which took place late last year was a “healthy and positive” step by Wedco i...
DATE: Jan 04, 2014
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The Bermuda Sloop Foundation is moving closer to it’s goal of sustainability, despite the challenges of fundraising in the current economic climate.
“As I am sure it was for most charities, 2013 was a very challenging fundraising year as we all striv...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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Marsh Folly workers are faced with health and safety risks due to members of the public illegally dumping items at the facility, including dead animals.
While the March Folly facility is intended to collect residential horticultural waste- such as Ch...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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