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The jury is in for this year’s Christmas Short Story Contest – and the competition was fierce.
But the winners have been chosen, as well as some honourable mentions, and the lucky winners will today learn that they can pick up the plaudits – and thei...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Work on Harbour Road will cover a bigger area than expected, the Government said last night.
The news came after a barge was brought in to help keep one lane open to traffic while work was carried out between Lovers Lane and Highwood Lane in Paget.
U...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A charity has appealed to the public to give support to victims and survivors of domestic violence over the Christmas holidays.
The Centre Against Abuse has written an open letter to highlight the added strain suffered by female and male victims of ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A fuel company said last night it is in discussions with Belco after complaints over fumes in the Ferry Reach area.
Alcindor Bonamy, general manager at Sol Petroleum Bermuda, said the company had already engaged in discussion with the Department of N...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Motorists have been warned that the return of the Christmas Boat Parade tomorrow evening will have an impact on traffic.
A spokesman for the Ministry of Public Works said that traffic will only be allowed to travel eastward on Harbour Road between Ma...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Work at the post office in Southampton means it will stay closed until early next year, the Government said yesterday.
It was earlier expected to be open this month.
A Government spokeswoman said: “The Bermuda Post Office is advising the public that ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A Bermudian businessman has defended himself against a firestorm of complaints after residents cried foul after promised deliveries to the island of low-cost meat never arrived.
Kevin Simmons, head of US-based shipping company Ekko Trading Bermuda, s...
DATE: Dec 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A barge has been brought in to help with roadworks on Harbour Road – something the Government ruled out last month because it would cost $8,000 a day.
On Tuesday morning workers on a construction barge appeared to be tearing away pylons that had been...
DATE: Dec 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A commencement ceremony was held for the latest student cohort of a maritime career programme.
The Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme, which runs in partnership with the Bermuda College’s Professional and Career Education division (Pace), cele...
DATE: Dec 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A 15-year-old girl who went missing has returned “safe and well”, police announced.
The Bermuda Police Service had been trying to locate Saphire Wainwright who was last seen around 11.15am on Saturday in the Middle Road, Smith’s area.
A spokesperson ...
DATE: Dec 16, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly