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British gospel singer and The X Factor star Jahmene Douglas is enjoying a two-week break on the Island — and is looking for a true Bermudian experience.
The 23-year-old musician, who came second in the TV contest in 2012, has been staying at Rosewoo...
DATE: Feb 18, 2015
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A tabled amendment to the Bird Protection Act could extend the power to destroy “pest” birds to any member of the public who is authorised by the Environment Minister.
And a separate amendment to the Firearms Act would also pave the way for certain c...
DATE: Feb 17, 2015
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The OBA’s vision for improving the economy is what attracted lifelong PLP member Vic Ball to join the current Government as senator back in November.
Speaking to The Royal Gazette Vic Ball, who was principal purchasing and supply officer for the pre...
DATE: Feb 17, 2015
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Politics
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Sarah Lagan
At least 3,475 Belco customers experienced power outages due to yesterday’s adverse weather while flights were cancelled throughout the day.
The Bermuda Weather Service had issued a thunderstorm advisory for mid to late afternoon.
Cancelled flights ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2015
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Early childhood tooth decay is being tackled as part of Oral Health Month.
The Department of Health’s Oral Health section launched school-entry screening last year which focuses on the “decay experience” of children aged five or turning five.
This ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2015
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Health
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Sarah Lagan
All five winners of the inaugural Winter Lionfish Derby have been announced and about 100 lionfish were caught in total.
As revealed in The Royal Gazette this month, Mark Outerbridge won the free diving category, bagging 53 lionfish during the three-...
DATE: Feb 16, 2015
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Environment
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Sarah Lagan
For David Lopes, livestock is a way of life and the Agricultural Exhibition has been an important part of that life since he was just a boy.
The 72-year-old dairy farmer hasn’t missed a show since he first participated in the early 1950s aside from t...
DATE: Feb 14, 2015
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More than 500 Permanent Residence Certificate holders are still in limbo, awaiting approval for Bermudian status as Government struggles to work through a backlog of applications.
A judgment last year on the case of Carne and Correia paved the way f...
DATE: Feb 13, 2015
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The Fairmont Hamilton Princess has opened the ballroom that it reserves for its most well-heeled guests to the general public to rent.
Among the distinguished guests to have frequented the ballroom include Mark Twain and Sir Winston Churchill.
The f...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Zane DeSilva has commended the Bermuda Tourism Authority for being transparent after it disclosed the salaries and compensation packages of its chief staff.
However, the Shadow Minister for Tourism called for further transparency about the packages: ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Tourism
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Sarah Lagan