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Ginny Ferson, the former deputy governor, made history last year by becoming Bermuda’s first female chief scout.
Mrs Ferson assumed the post last year when she served as Acting Governor.
Mrs Ferson said she was delighted to have filled the post, even...
DATE: Aug 01, 2018
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Nicole Haziza, the honorary French Consul, has received France’s prestigious National Order of Merit for her service to the country.
Anne-Claire Legendre, the Consul General of France in New York, presented Ms Haziza with the honour in a ceremony at ...
DATE: Aug 01, 2018
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Police have asked the public to help them make the Cup Match weekend safe.
A spokesman said people should contact police if they see suspicious activity.
Among the things the public should look out for are:
• Suspicious people in cars or on bikes, wi...
DATE: Aug 01, 2018
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A Bermuda Business Development Agency consultant caught using a forged document has had his contract with the agency terminated.
A spokeswoman for the BDA said: “John Narraway is no longer working for the BDA.
“The agency terminated its consultancy ...
DATE: Jul 31, 2018
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More than 20 fintech companies have incorporated in Bermuda, the Premier said yesterday.
David Burt, who is also Minister of Finance, provided the House with a list of 21 fintech companies.
Organisations such as Binance, Unikrn, iCash, Hub Culture, D...
DATE: Jul 28, 2018
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Bermudians should remember and celebrate the unique history of Cup Match, the social development and sports minister told MPs yesterday.
Michael Weeks highlighted the historical importance of the 116-year-old event and its roots in the 1834 abolition...
DATE: Jul 28, 2018
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A driver who crashed through a wall and plunged at least ten feet onto the tiny beach at the foot of Fractious Street thanked his seatbelt for saving him from serious injury.
The man, who asked not to be named, said: “I’m just thankful I had my seatb...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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New electronic monitoring devices could be used to detect alcohol use as well as monitor the movements of criminals, the Attorney-General said yesterday.
Kathy Lynn Simmons told the Senate: “The overall design and data are being reviewed to advance f...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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An old HSBC building on Hamilton’s Front Street is in line for a transformation into shops and offices.
The six-floor Albuoy’s Point building will also get underground parking if a planning application is approved.
The application from MND Properties...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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Mirrors honoured their best and brightest volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the programme.
The Mirrors Volunteer Appreciation Reception, held last Friday, recognised more than 60 volunteers who had repeatedly stepped forward to help.
A...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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