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Forty-six buses have been cancelled this afternoon, the Department of Public Transport has announced.
The first cancellations were routes 5 from Pond Hill to Hamilton and 4SJ from Hamilton to Grotto Bay, both at 4pm.
The last will be Route 7 from Doc...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A neighbourhood road will be closed this weekend because of a block party, the Ministry of Public Works said.
The block party will take place on Horseshoe Road, Southampton from 3pm to midnight on Saturday.
A section of the road from South Road to Sc...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A teenager who admitted stabbing a man to death told the victim’s family that he would “bring this man back” if he could.
Ricardo Tucker Jr, 19, apologised yesterday to the family of Duane Gibbons before he was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment for...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Farmers could take legal action to block government plans to set up a vertical-farming industry on the island.
The Bermuda Farmers Association is “addressing the legal path towards presenting an injunction” against the proposal.
In an interview with ...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Customs officers are unable to protect Bermuda’s borders because of a lack of staff and equipment, according to documents obtained by The Royal Gazette.
Officers have filed more than 50 complaints with the Bermuda Public Services Union, ranging from...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A government MP has called on voters to air their “frustrations” at the way Bermuda is run.
Jamahl Simmons is hosting an “open-mike” night so that people can discuss concerns with the Progressive Labour Party in the wake of David Burt’s re-election a...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A pubgoer who said they took a mug without paying for it from Hamilton’s “oldest licensed establishment” more than half a century ago sent $10 last month to cover the cost.
The money arrived at the Hog Penny Restaurant and Pub yesterday – 52 years af...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The public consultation period for the draft Bermuda Ocean Prosperity Programme has been extended from November 12 until December 31, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced today.
The BOPP initiative aims to advance Bermuda’s economy while also cons...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
Two men who were on a suspected stolen motorcycle were arrested and released on bail after a police chase through three parishes on Friday.
At about 3pm, police pursued the bike through Paget, Devonshire and Smith’s after the rider failed to stop an...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Parents and guardians of public school pupils were reminded to apply by the end of this month if they wish to receive $150 in support.
The Ministry of Education said that the deadline for assistance from the Government’s relief fund was October 31.
A...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter