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Transportation Minister Walter Roban said that the safety and security of the public is a priority following reports that convicted sex offenders are working as taxi operators.
However he declined to say what measures are in place or would be put in ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2012
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A pair of Newport-Bermuda race participants ran into difficulties this week while returning to the United States.
A crew member aboard Convictus Maximus may have suffered a spinal injury, and the crew of the 41ft sloop Avenir were forced to abandon s...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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A Pembroke man accused of handling ammunition had his charges dismissed in Magistrates’ Court.
Julian Washington, 22, was remanded last month on charges he handled a 0.45 calibre cartridge on or about January 8 in Pembroke.
Mr Washington was not requ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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The Bermuda Health Foundation honoured Sir John Swan on Friday for a lifetime of service to the Island.
In a well-attended ceremony at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, the former premier was presented the Tenth-Annual Salute to Service Award.
Acceptin...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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Transportation Minister Walter Roban dismissed allegations of systemic problems in the Department of Public Transportation as “erroneous and malicious”.
He said a shipping error was to blame for a lack of tyres that saw 18 buses taken off the roads.
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DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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A former retail store on Wesley Street could soon become a new cafe, according to a planning application.
The application by ASW House Ltd, would include several changes to the property, including renovations to an existing kitchen and the constructi...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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The Department of Conservation Services have applied to rebuild a dock on Cooper’s Island that was destroyed by Hurricane Fabian.
In a letter included in the planning application, Department Director Drew Pettit said the rebuilt dock would make it ea...
DATE: Jun 20, 2012
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The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corp is looking for a few good men and women willing to help the Island’s young people.
Interim Commanding Officer Lt Mark Guishard said the cadets are looking for volunteers and donations to meet the rising demand for their ser...
DATE: Jun 20, 2012
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A Bermudian slave who became the face of the anti-slavery movement has been formally named a national hero.
In a ceremony at Barr’s Bay Park on Saturday, more than 200 people gathered to remember the life and sacrifices of Mary Prince, who was born i...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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A new wing has been formally opened at the Lorraine Rest Home by Warwick Parish Council.
The new wing includes four new bedrooms, a recreation room, and an area housing state-of-the-art security equipment to watch over the entire facility.
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DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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