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A “new” charge included in Belco bills recently is actually the result of efforts to clarify the billing structure, according to a spokeswoman.
In a letter to The Royal Gazette, a Pembroke resident noted the introduction of a $30 “facilities charge” ...
DATE: Jan 22, 2013
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Environment and Planning Minister Sylvan Richards has pledged to make changes to the Island’s building code to promote energy efficiency.
Speaking before a panel discussion on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification in ...
DATE: Jan 21, 2013
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A man who told the court he was driving while disqualified due to a grudge with a magistrate was jailed for three months.
Neville Sinclair Tucker, 55, pleaded guilty to driving on Union Street while disqualified and impaired on August 31, last year.
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DATE: Jan 21, 2013
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Dellwood Middle School has been closed down this morning due to “plumbing/water problems”.
A Ministry of Education spokeswoman said that parents are currently being contacted by the school about picking up the students.
The spokeswoman said: “Efforts...
DATE: Jan 18, 2013
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A 27-year-old man and a dog were yesterday being treated for injuries sustained in a shooting incident in Warwick.
Both were shot at around 9.30pm on Wednesday when a gunman opened fire in the Jones’ Villiage area.
The man was said to be in a stable ...
DATE: Jan 18, 2013
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Two much-loved former Bermuda bar owners passed away overseas this week.
Tom Gallagher, former owner of Flanagan’s Pub and a popular rugby player, died peacefully at his home in Belfast, Ireland on Saturday.
His wife, Helen, was by his side.
Richard ...
DATE: Jan 17, 2013
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A loss of vision shouldn’t mean the end of an active lifestyle, according to visiting vision rehabilitation specialist Jane Charlton.
The Madison, Wisconsin resident is spending six months on the Island working with the Bermuda Society for the Blind ...
DATE: Jan 16, 2013
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A series of darkened street lights are creating a safety issue on the roads of St George’s, according to a member of the public.
While the lights in the town itself remain in working order, Cyril Dowling said at least 42 street lights across St Georg...
DATE: Jan 15, 2013
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Burrows Lightbourn Ltd will continue to fund a programme aimed at curbing drunk driving in Bermuda.
CADA Chairman Anthony Santucci announced yesterday that the company would provide $10,000 toward sponsorship of the Let Us Drive programme this year.
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DATE: Jan 15, 2013
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More than 100 recruits charged into Warwick Camp yesterday to the cheers of spectators, marking the start of the Bermuda Regiment’s annual camp.
When the gates opened at 8am the bulk of the recruits were ready and in place; a handful of stragglers ar...
DATE: Jan 14, 2013
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