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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
Volunteers from the Garden Club of Bermuda decorated the landmark Birdcage for Christmas – but their work was removed within hours after it was claimed it was a traffic hazard.
A spokeswoman for the club said the display at the Front Street fixture i...
DATE: Dec 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Christmas hampers and festive treats have been delivered to veterans by a military charity.
Carol Everson, a caseworker with the Bermuda Legion, said deliveries were made to “every war veteran and widow’s household and everyone in nursing homes”.
She...
DATE: Dec 15, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police could use a combination of fixed and mobile speed cameras to clamp down on dangerous driving, it was revealed yesterday.
Chief Inspector Robert Cardwell, head of the roads policing unit, said a request for proposal for speed cameras was discus...
DATE: Dec 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
More than 600 gifts were handed over to seniors at an annual Christmas giveaway event – 100 more than planned for.
Carol Clarke opened up the yard of her Pembroke home to host a Covid-19 safe Seniors Appreciation Day in partnership with Bermuda Overs...
DATE: Dec 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
More than 100 families in need will be able to enjoy a Christmas dinner after a parish council turned Santa’s little helpers.
Pembroke Parish Council teamed up at the weekend with wholesalers Butterfield & Vallis, power firm Belco and Pacheco Farms i...
DATE: Dec 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Bermuda Police Service has again asked the public for help in finding missing teenager Saphire Wainwright.
Saphire is described as brown complexioned and about 5ft 8in with heavy build, weighing about 220lb.
She was last seen around 11.15am on Sa...
DATE: Dec 14, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes