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A road crossing close to where political cartoonist Peter Woolcock was fatally injured last week is to be moved this weekend.
The crosswalk, outside the office of The Royal Gazette on Par-la-Ville Road in Hamilton, will be shifted south, moving it fa...
DATE: Dec 11, 2014
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British Airways has cancelled its London Gatwick flight to and from the Island today.
A spokeswoman said: “Following the cancellation of today’s service, we have arranged for all Bermuda departing customers to be accommodated on BA 2232 leaving on De...
DATE: Dec 10, 2014
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Hamilton alderman Carlton Simmons has criticised City Hall secretary Ed Benevides and Mayor Graeme Outerbridge, claiming they should never have sought legal clarification on whether clamping was lawful in the capital.
Mr Outerbridge refuted the sugge...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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A Bermudian has been charged by police in Toronto after a customs raid on a WestJet flight bound for the Island.
As The Royal Gazette revealed yesterday, several Bermudians were detained in Canada on Sunday afternoon after customs officers boarded th...
DATE: Dec 03, 2014
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Bermuda’s successful bid to win the 35th America’s Cup is being celebrated by dignitaries, past premiers and politicians of all persuasions.
After hearing that the prestigious sailing event was coming to Bermuda in 2017, Governor George Fergusson tol...
DATE: Dec 03, 2014
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The Centre on Philanthropy is urging people across Bermuda to celebrate a global day dedicated to giving back tomorrow.
Giving Tuesday is being marked around the world for the third year running, with charities, families, businesses, community centre...
DATE: Dec 01, 2014
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Avid beachcomber Andrew Davidson always wanted to find a message in a bottle when he was a little boy.
He never did — but as an adult he has come across two, the latest having been cast overboard from a cruise ship almost six years ago.
Mr Davidson w...
DATE: Nov 26, 2014
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Disappointed fans who failed to get tickets for world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s one-off performance in Bermuda have criticised the event organisers for making so few seats available to the general public.
The February 1 recital at City Hall, part o...
DATE: Nov 26, 2014
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A grieving mother is hoping to finally find out why her son died when an inquest is held into his death early next year.
Lynn Spencer lost son Christopher on October 27, 2012, after he collapsed at their home and she still has unanswered questions ab...
DATE: Nov 25, 2014
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A policeman who was filmed “fist bumping” a gang leader outside court after the man was acquitted of murder was simply responding instinctively to a gesture of acknowledgment, according to Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva.
The head of Bermuda Poli...
DATE: Nov 25, 2014
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