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Thousands of people took to the streets of Hamilton on Saturday in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community at the Bermuda Pride parade.
Rainbow flags, umbrellas and fans created a colourful spectacle while some supporters wore rainbow hats, tutus, beads...
DATE: Aug 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Police have launched an investigation after the body of a 63-year-old man was found washed ashore in Warwick.
A police spokeswoman said that the body was found near Astwood Walk.
The spokeswoman said that the man had been swimming in the area shortl...
DATE: Aug 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A police officer who took legal action after he was passed over for promotion four years ago has been elevated in rank.
David Bhagwan was among seven sergeants who became inspectors at a formal ceremony this month.
It came after a ruling rejecting cl...
DATE: Aug 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Plans to build a Bermuda marquee on the Hamilton waterfront have been given the go-ahead by the Department of Planning.
A planning application, submitted by the City of Hamilton this year, proposed a brightly coloured 40ft-by-5ft BERMUDA sign next to...
DATE: Aug 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Scores of moms, dads and children flocked to Tobacco Bay yesterday for a party to celebrate parenthood.
The event was hosted by the charity Big Brothers Big Sisters, an organisation that provides support to single-parent families.
BBBS has more than ...
DATE: Aug 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Two civil servants have completed a course in leadership development, while a further 16 public servants are taking the programme.
According to a government spokeswoman, the aim of the course is to “ensure there is a cadre of suitably trained Bermudi...
DATE: Aug 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Inspirational young people were recognised this week with certificates of appreciation to celebrate their positive traits.
The 12 under-25s were nominated by sports clubs to receive the inaugural Muhammad Ali-Gibbons-Osaka awards.
Glenn Fubler, a co-...
DATE: Aug 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A man whose body was found in Dockyard this week was named by police today as Kerry Lee Horrer.
The 40-year-old was an American visitor. His death is not thought to be suspicious.
A Bermuda Police Service spokeswoman said: “Mr Horrer’s lifeless body ...
DATE: Aug 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Conyers is celebrating Bermuda Pride this week, both by sponsoring the annual event and wearing Pride colours.
Christian Luthi, chairman of the law firm, said: “August is an important month for the LGBTQ+ community in Bermuda, and we are pleased to c...
DATE: Aug 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The City of Hamilton has announced that its offices in City Hall will be closed this afternoon for a staff function.
A spokeswoman said that the corporation apologises for any inconvenience caused.
DATE: Aug 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes