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A rediscovered account of slavery in Bermuda has shed new light on its brutality after the story was “lost in obscurity” 175 years ago.
A Narrative of the life of Benjamin Benson was written 16 years after the story of Mary Prince, a Bermuda Nati...
DATE: Jul 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A popular climbing instructor who worked on the island has lost his life in a climbing accident in the US.
Bryan Caldwell, who inspired Bermudians to take up the sport, was an instructor at the Olympic Club gym.
He popularised climbing on the island’...
DATE: Jul 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Honorary Consul for Ghana in Bermuda, Ronita Teye-Botchway, has announced that the consulate is issuing visas for travel to the West African country.
The application process is online via the Consulate’s website, where applicants can upload docum...
DATE: Jul 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The City of Hamilton formally cut the ribbon on Point Pleasant Park in a ceremony yesterday naming it the top of the Bermuda Triangle.
Acting Mayor John Harvey told guests the revitalised park would offer greater amenities for the public while servin...
DATE: Jul 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A holiday favourite is to be hosted again by the City of Hamilton, which has announced dates for the Christmas Boat Parade.
The procession of lit-up boats, which was disrupted by the pandemic, is set for December 10, with December 11 as a rain date.
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DATE: Jul 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two charities reaped $11,000 each thanks to an enduring fundraiser by Hamilton Lions Club.
The proceeds from the club’s 53rd annual Gas-O-Rama and raffle draw were presented to Vision Bermuda and the Bermuda Zoological Society.
Marlene Christopher, p...
DATE: Jul 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Electricity bills are set to rise after Belco was given permission to increase its charges.
The Regulatory Authority has approved a rise in the Fuel Adjustment Rate of about 6.5 per cent, although not all bills will go up by the same amount.
A spokes...
DATE: Jul 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
An audit suggested that as many as 30 additional firefighters might be needed for the airport, the national security minister has said.
The Government announced on Friday that 10 overseas firefighters would be hired to bolster numbers at the LF Wade ...
DATE: Jul 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Members of the community who have brought positive change were presented with awards during a family night out in Hamilton.
Glenn Fubler, the organiser, called the “July 2gather Family Fun Fest” on the grounds of City Hall a success, with attendees r...
DATE: Jul 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation has received a boost from the Government to support a special educational programme focused on National Hero Mary Prince.
The programme, titled “In the Wake of Mary Prince”, was organised in partnership with the Duke of E...
DATE: Jul 04, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes