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A whale researcher last night said the Island’s Dolphin Quest should close.
And Andrew Stevenson, founder of the Humpback Whales Research Project, added keeping dolphins in captivity could no longer be justified.
Mr Stevenson said: “I feel pretty str...
DATE: Apr 11, 2014
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A charity has launched a fresh drive for volunteers to sign up to make a difference in the community.
The Centre on Philanthropy (CoP) wants people to give up their time for good causes — and for existing volunteers to share their experiences.
CoP vo...
DATE: Apr 10, 2014
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The Queen has sent her condolences to the family of former Premier Sir David Gibbons, who died last month aged 86.
Her Majesty wrote: “I was saddened to learn of the death of Sir David Gibbons.
“He played an important part in Bermuda’s development, b...
DATE: Apr 09, 2014
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Two convicted killers are to appeal their convictions to the Privy Council in London.
David Cox, sentenced to life in prison for the gun slaying of Troy Yankee Rawlins and Antonio Myers, also jailed for life for the shooting of Kumi Harford, have bot...
DATE: Apr 09, 2014
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Camera footage could assist in the capture of two armed and masked men who tried to rob a fast-food restaurant.
David Furbert, owner of the Mr Chicken outlet raided at the weekend, said police were viewing CCTV footage from the rear of the store to h...
DATE: Apr 08, 2014
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A Bermudian hotel worker used his own dough to fund a service that provides fresh bread for the needy.
Now he has bought two bread-making machines out of his own pocket and had another given to him to make fresh loaves for anyone who needs them.
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DATE: Apr 08, 2014
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A film crew that planned to make a documentary on the brutal rape and murder of teenage Canadian tourist Becky Middleton in Bermuda in 1996 has been barred — because they might make the Island look bad.
The Canadian Cineflix production firm confirmed...
DATE: Apr 05, 2014
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A hi-tech sewage plant at the new hospital wing has come on line, it was announced yesterday.
Bermuda Hospitals Board CEO Venetta Symonds said the plant, thought to have cost several million dollars, was at present only providing a basic level of tre...
DATE: Apr 04, 2014
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Environment
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Tourism and Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell last night hit back over “misleading and incorrect” allegations by PLP MP Lawrence Scott over the running of Marine and Ports.
Mr Crockwell dismissed Mr Scott’s claim that the Minster had refused to meet...
DATE: Apr 04, 2014
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A women’s drill team is set to put their best foot forward for their public debut at the annual Bermuda Day Parade.
The Bermuda Rifle & Drill Team — a first for the Island — are perfecting their moves under the eagle eye of expert drill instructors f...
DATE: Apr 04, 2014
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