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A man swimming in the Flatts Inlet was rescued by members of the public at the weekend after he was caught in a strong current.
According to a Police spokesman, at around 3pm on Saturday marine police responded to a the incident near Flatts Bridge.
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DATE: Jun 18, 2013
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The Bermuda Police Service’s Cadet Programme is set to triple in size in response to a surge of applicants.
The programme currently has five enrolled cadets, but Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley told the House of Assembly yesterday the service ...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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Government will amend the Motor Car Act to clarify the rules regarding permits for dumpster trailers, defining various classes and usage restrictions.
Tourism and Transportation Minister Shawn Crockwell said discussions with stakeholders identified t...
DATE: Jun 15, 2013
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A few fresh faces will be appearing behind the bar at The Reefs this summer as part of an effort to raise money for charity.
Every Thursday between 7pm and 9pm, the resort’s main bar will feature a guest bartender. For every drink the guest bartender...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Several of the Island’s best underwater photographers will speak next week at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute about their experiences.
Ron Lucas, Bob Steinhoff, Russell Whayman and Ian Murdoch will each showcase ten of their own photogra...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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The City of Hamilton yesterday approved the cost of tearing down a North Street building believed to be used for illegal activity.
The decision was made after Government gave its permission to demolish the building at 23 North Street.
The $15,000 co...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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A solo sailor stranded more than 200 miles out at sea for more than five hours was rescued by another participant in the Bermuda One-Two yacht race.
A Harbour Radio spokesman said yesterday the skipper of the 32ft sloop Solid Air ran into difficultie...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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The Bermuda Sloop Foundation is challenging students to work out when the Spirit of Bermuda will cross the finish line of the Marion-Bermuda Race.
Participants will be asked to plot the Spirit’s daily position and estimate the date and time of the ve...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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Some are complaining that Hamilton smells — and now the City’s bosses have decided to investigate why.
The City yesterday earmarked more than $60,000 to fund studies into its sewage system and to probe the reasons behind unpleasant odours.
The Corpor...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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The controversy surrounding a jet flight for the Premier and two Cabinet Ministers paid for by a private party is a non-issue, according to members of the public.
In recent weeks the Opposition has roundly criticised Premier Craig Cannonier, Tourism ...
DATE: Jun 12, 2013
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