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Replacement parts for the ageing weather radar system are expected to arrive on the island within the month in the hopes of getting the system back up and running by September, according to the Bermuda Airport Authority.
However, the authority is st...
DATE: Aug 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Tropical Storm Gert was upgraded yesterday morning to a Category 1 hurricane, but is only expected to make a distant pass by the island.
As of 6pm last night, the closest point of approach to Bermuda was expected to be on Wednesday at 8am. At that ti...
DATE: Aug 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
There has been a “marked increase” in cases of the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea in Bermuda according to the Department of Health.
The increase began in June and appears to be growing, the department said, with those affected ranging fro...
DATE: Aug 13, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The success of one of the world’s most famous logos was born on a beach in Bermuda 40 years ago, according to an article in the New York Post.
The “I heart NY” logo was given a trial run on the island by New York deputy commerce commissioner William ...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Guild of the Holy Compassion held its annual memorial service to commemorate the St George’s pilots lost when their gig Ocean Queen capsized in a storm off the East End in 1927.
The pilots were en route to bringing a merchant ship into St George’...
DATE: Aug 04, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A 47-year-old Southampton man is to face trial on charges of possession of cocaine with an estimated street value of $117,000 and intent to supply.
Rudolph Travers pleaded not guilty to two counts — possession and intent to sell cocaine on both Janu...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
If there is one celebration that brings all of Bermuda’s people together, it is Cup Match, and after a sometimes fractious few months people are looking forward to a sense of unity.
Whether from Somerset or St George’s, they want to take a break fro...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Those wishing not to bank on beginners’ luck at the Crown and Anchor tables this Cup Match would be wise to head to Harbour Nights for tips and tricks on how to be the winner who takes all.
Harbour Nights is working to educate tourists and the less...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A mural designed to celebrate the sporting heritage of St George’s Cricket Club is to be unveiled this Cup Match.
The Chewstick Foundation worked with children from the St George’s Community Centre summer programme through its community art programme...
DATE: Aug 01, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Two cases of drug possession and importation and a separate case of wounding with intent were adjourned during the arraignment session at Supreme Court this morning.
Chamari Burns, 25, is accused of importing the controlled drug cocaine and being in ...
DATE: Aug 01, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan