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An inquiry was launched yesterday after the grim discovery of human bones as excavation work for a children’s sailing area was carried out at a sailing club in the West End.
The Bermuda National Trust is to investigate after the 19th-century remains ...
DATE: Oct 31, 2018
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Cab-hailing app Hitch is to relaunch today with changes to improve service and iron out technical problems.
The company said the app has been redesigned.
Sergio Virgil, cofounder of the firm, said: “There is no question that the Hitch app has faced ...
DATE: Oct 31, 2018
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Bermuda is braced for its largest ever number of cruise ship passengers in a single day, the transport ministry said yesterday.
More than 9,340 cruise ship passengers will be on the island on Wednesday as six ships visit the island between Tuesday an...
DATE: Oct 30, 2018
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An environmental charity and a green energy firm have launched a competition for schoolchildren as the island looks to the future of power generation.
Greenrock and solar power company BeSolar will offer cash prizes for the best response to alternati...
DATE: Oct 30, 2018
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Bike thefts jumped by 68 per cent in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period last year.
Senior police officers said stolen machines could be used in shootings or to commit other crimes.
Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, head of the B...
DATE: Oct 29, 2018
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Crime
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Sarah Lagan
Gilbert Darrell, a former MP and co-founder of the National Liberal Party, has died. Mr Darrell was 95.
His family said he died at his home in Smith’s Parish on Thursday with wife Coralita and grandson Gilbert “Artie” Darrell at his side.
His grands...
DATE: Oct 27, 2018
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Walter Roban, the transport minister, retained his position as Deputy Leader of the Progressive Labour Party on Friday night after he beat challenger Scott Simmons in an election contest.
The votes were cast during the party’s delegates conference at...
DATE: Oct 27, 2018
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Ghosts and ghouls will take over an historic Devonshire property this weekend as part of a family Hallowe’en festival.
The Bermuda National Trust will hold its third annual FarmFest at the 18th-century Devondale at 33 South Road, Devonshire, tomorrow...
DATE: Oct 26, 2018
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The lifeguard service at Horseshoe Bay Beach will temporarily cease tomorrow at 2pm.
Department of Parks advised that the service at the Southampton beach will restart with the normal operating hours of 10am to 6pm on Sunday.
DATE: Oct 26, 2018
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Men in sport will play a significant role in steering youngsters away from violence, a government minister said yesterday.
Michael Weeks, the social development and sport minister, said: “Sports clubs and sports teams provide youth with positive role...
DATE: Oct 25, 2018
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