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A Pembroke teenager now has increased mobility after receiving a power wheelchair from local organisations.
Jaime Brangman, 18, of St Monica’s Road, received the wheelchair in late August as a joint donation from BF&M and The Committee of 25.
Mr Bran...
DATE: Sep 11, 2012
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Hurricanes and tropical storms have played a major part in the history of Bermuda, from the shipwreck of the Sea Venture to the devastating impact of Hurricane Fabian.
Havana-Bermuda Hurricane: October 1926
The most devastating storm ever recorded o...
DATE: Sep 06, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has denied reports that budget approval conditions imposed by the UK Government amount to stripping him of some of his Finance Minister responsibilities.
In a statement issued to Cayman Islands media, the Premier c...
DATE: Sep 04, 2012
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Politics
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Butterfield Bank has few friends with the imposition of a new $1 a month fee to hold a savings account.
And seniors advocacy organisation Age Concern, while pleased that at least some of its members won’t be affected, is calling on the bank to recons...
DATE: Sep 01, 2012
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A former police sergeant described how his life changed after he narrowly escaped death during a mission in Kosovo four years ago.
Jeff Baron served 13 months in the war-torn country as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations from January ...
DATE: Aug 30, 2012
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Hotelier John Jefferis has been presented with an award recognising his contributions to Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism industry.
The award is part of a series of initiatives by the government of Trinidad and Tobago to celebrate the country’s 50th ann...
DATE: Aug 30, 2012
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Tourism
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Bus passengers will be able to pick up energy saving tips thanks to a new advertising campaign from the Department of Energy which focuses on energy efficiency.
The campaign titled ‘Did You Know?’ features small advertisements on bus handles Island-...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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Environment
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Premier Paula Cox and Ombudsman Arlene Brock, have agreed to meet periodically, following Ms Brock’s complaints that she was pressured not to conduct an investigation.
“Further to our 2011 Annual Report, Madam Premier requested to meet with me to dis...
DATE: Aug 06, 2012
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Premier Paula Cox has extended condolences to the Government and people of Ghana on the sudden passing of president John Atta Mills.
The West African leader, who celebrated his 68th birthday on Saturday, was to have stood for re-election in December....
DATE: Jul 26, 2012
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Front Street rocked to the sound of fireworks and music as it was turned into Main Street USA for a spectacular 4th of July celebration last night.
Among the sights at the event, which attracted thousands of visitors, was a charity race involving men...
DATE: Jul 05, 2012
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