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The Island's term limits policy has been axed effective immediately, Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy announced this afternoon.
He said the move is not expected to negatively impact job opportunities for Bermudians as guest workers will still requi...
DATE: Jan 30, 2013
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St George’s may not have a cruise ship in port, but based on size the visiting mega-yacht Eclipse might give one a run for its money.
Eclipse, the world’s largest privately owned yacht, arrived at Penno’s Wharf yesterday morning, travelling from St M...
DATE: Jan 30, 2013
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Mariners are being asked to avoid the Morgan’s Point area as remediation works at the former baselands continues.
Government has issued notices, published in yesterday’s edition of The Royal Gazette, announcing the closure of Morgan’s Point Bay and G...
DATE: Jan 29, 2013
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Hundreds of people turned out at a tribute held in memory of Ricco Furbert and Haile Outerbridge, who were shot dead at a Pembroke store last Wednesday.
Two men have now been arrested in connection with the murders and are being held in custody.
On S...
DATE: Jan 28, 2013
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Hundreds of people turned out tonight for a tribute held in honour of Ricco Furbert and Haile Outerbridge, shot dead at a Pembroke store this week.
Family and friends were joined at the candlelight vigil at Belvin's Variety on Happy Valley Road by co...
DATE: Jan 26, 2013
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Families must come together to end the violence that has scarred our Island community, according to Family Centre executive director Martha Dismont.
Reacting to Wednesday’s shooting that took the lives of Ricco Furbert and Haile Outerbridge, Ms Dismo...
DATE: Jan 26, 2013
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Following the murders of Ricco Furbert and Haile Outerbridge, the community has been urged to come together by the Progressive Labour Party.
Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott called for a greater emphasis on preventive policing so that the ...
DATE: Jan 25, 2013
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Bermuda’s solar panel industry applauded a Government plan to modify the Island’s building code to encourage energy efficiency.
Environment Minister Sylvan Richards made the announcement at a public forum last week.
Said Tim Madeiros, CEO and founder...
DATE: Jan 25, 2013
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Belvin’s Variety reopened yesterday afternoon, less than a day after the murders at the Happy Valley Road store.
The store remained shut in the morning, but opened its doors around 2pm to a slow stream of customers.
One shopper said he was there mer...
DATE: Jan 25, 2013
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From fighting pirates in the Indian Ocean to aiding a grounded cruise ship in the Dutch Antilles, RFA Wave Knight has spent a decade serving the global community.
The ship arrived yesterday, en route to an assignment patrolling the Caribbean, to meet...
DATE: Jan 23, 2013
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