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The Coroner’s office is expected to investigate the sudden death of 12-year-old Rodrica Campbell, who died on Monday evening.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board confirmed Rodrica’s death on Tuesday, but yesterday refuted media claims that she had been turne...
DATE: Jun 07, 2012
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Oscar the Ostrich has buried his head in The Royal Gazette — and finding him could win you a gift certificate from Gorham’s Ltd.
Oscar is hiding somewhere in The Royal Gazette today and tomorrow, and on our website, www.royalgazette.com, on Friday.
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DATE: Jun 06, 2012
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The Salvation Army is to launch a new initiative aimed at the Island’s hungry.
One Box Plus One Family Equals Hope was created as a consequence of the rise in the number of families dependent on the charity for food each month, said Major Shawn Crit...
DATE: Jun 06, 2012
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Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess met with members of the British Royal Family and Government while taking part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London.
Mr Burgess, along with Kimberly Durrant of Bermuda’s London Office, were on-board the ...
DATE: Jun 06, 2012
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Berry Hill Road has reopened to vehicular traffic.
The Paget road was closed last month while work was done as part of the KEMH Redevelopment Project.
The road works were completed Friday, a week ahead of schedule.
Said Barry New of developers Paget ...
DATE: Jun 05, 2012
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A wall that collapsed near Tiger Bay in St George's more than a year ago has been repaired.
Mayor Kenneth Bascome said yesterday that after discussions it was discovered that the wall, which is behind the cruise ship terminal, is owned by the Bermuda...
DATE: Jun 05, 2012
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The Bermuda Blue Halo initiative has the potential to put Bermuda at the forefront of conservation, according to celebrated oceanographer Sylvia Earle.
She said the project, which aims to turn a vast section of Bermuda’s 200 mile exclusive economic z...
DATE: Jun 02, 2012
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Andrene Bean is still trying to rebuild her life three months after an electrical fire destroyed her home.
While she said much of the physical structure of the home was insured, everything inside was destroyed by the flames or the smoke.
“We lost a l...
DATE: Jun 02, 2012
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Public Works Minister Michael Weeks has defended the Grand Atlantic housing project against critics, saying interest in the development remains high.
Five units have been sold and 15 people are being screened for approval, he stated.
“Those that unde...
DATE: Jun 01, 2012
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Keep Bermuda Beautiful has launched a new programme aimed at keeping public areas litter-free.
The Adopt-A-Spot programme, which is an updated version of the once popular Rockwatchers programme, invites residents to adopt a public space and commit to...
DATE: Jun 01, 2012
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