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A Hamilton liquor store got a shot of Christmas spirit yesterday after it won a festive window display competition.
The City of Hamilton announced that Gosling’s on Front Street had scooped the top prize for its “Rum Rudolph” themed window.
Leanna La...
DATE: Dec 19, 2019
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A Christmas charity appeal by American Airlines staff in Bermuda has been given wings.
A drive to bring some festive cheer to two single parents raised so much cash they were able to increase the number of families they could assist to seven.
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DATE: Dec 18, 2019
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Leaders of the island’s Catholic and Muslim faiths signed a pledge yesterday designed to promote peace between the two religions.
Bishop Wes Spiewak of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton and Emir Saleem Talbot, Imam of the Bermuda Islamic Cultural Cent...
DATE: Dec 18, 2019
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A business owner pulled together a team of volunteers to build bunk beds for disadvantaged children after he was inspired by a similar project in America.
Joshua Bates, the owner of Joshua Bates Trading, which sells electrical appliances and homeware...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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A pair of primary school pupils were today given a total of $1,200 in Christmas presents by big-hearted police officers.
Members of Central Division’s A Watch, the records management support unit and the service’s communications centre presented the ...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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The Leader of the Opposition tonight asked Christmas shoppers to back island stores.
Craig Cannonier warned the grim economic climate meant the festive season could be “make or break” for some retailers.
He said: “We have all by now read how the reta...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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The body of a 75-year-old man was discovered in a public restroom this evening, a police spokesman said.
The spokesman said: “The body was found just after 8pm in a public bathroom at the Customs Building by the junction of Court Street and Front Str...
DATE: Dec 16, 2019
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The Bermuda Public Services Union recently honoured 261 public officers who have worked for the Government for more than ten years.
David Burt, the Premier, thanked the awardees for their collective 4,730 years of service.
Mr Burt said: “78 per cent ...
DATE: Dec 15, 2019
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The Government has renewed a call for the public to share their thoughts about race relations in Bermuda as part of a consultation process.
Lovitta Foggo, the Minister of Labour, Community and Sport, said she was encouraged by the responses sent to t...
DATE: Dec 15, 2019
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The Fairmont Southampton hotel has been sold to a Miami-based company, it was announced last night.
Karim Alibhai, the founder of investment firm Gencom, said he planned an ambitious programme of renovations at the landmark hotel.
Mr Alibhai added: “...
DATE: Dec 14, 2019
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