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The island’s fight for marriage equality has been highlighted in a BBC World Service radio programme.
Bermuda’s Change of Heart, presented by spoken word artist Tiffany Paynter, explored the toll the debate surrounding same-sex marriage has taken.
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DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Sir John Swan said former American First Lady Barbara Bush was a “standard bearer”.
The former premier was speaking after Ms Bush, the wife of former President George H.W. Bush, died on Tuesday aged 92.
Sir John said: “She was a very special lady. Sh...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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More than 100 patients have benefited from radiation therapy since a specialist treatment unit opened at Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre last year.
Now the charity is gearing up to host its fifth annual Relay for Life fundraiser to help cover the ou...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Bermuda law firm Trott & Duncan is being sued for more than $18 million by a US insurance company.
Fidelity National Title Insurance Company has filed a writ in the Supreme Court claiming that it became involved in a botched bid to build a luxury hot...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Sam Strangeways
An American once hailed as the world’s top rock climber said Bermuda’s cliffs were “world class” after a recent visit to the island.
Henry Barber, now 64, scaled some of the island’s highest cliffs thanks to his involvement in a book being written b...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Sarah Lagan
The organisers of last year’s superyacht regatta have returned to Bermuda to discuss holding more events in the island’s waters.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority said representatives for Boat International and the J Class Association have been in Bermud...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Tourism
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 47-year-old man was fined and banned from the roads for 18 months today after he crashed his bike while nearly two times over the drink driving limit.
The court heard that Narasiman Chittibabu crashed his motorcycle on St John’s Road, near Pitts B...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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A man who threatened to “stick” officers today admitted having a knife in public.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Robert Holdipp Jr, 24, was arrested after the mother of his child called police over a dispute with the defendant.
The woman told police w...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Ambidextrous athletes are set to test their skills this weekend at the first MD X Games.
Monroe Darrell, owner of event organisers M-Core School of Health, said: “This event will promote total health by facilitating interactive activities and competi...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
What started as a school assignment to clean up a beach has turned into a passion for a schoolboy.
Now Nash Storey, 11, is the unofficial caretaker at Grape Bay Beach in Paget.
The 11-year-old, a pupil at Somersfield Academy, carried out clean-ups ...
DATE: Apr 19, 2018
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