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A rare sighting of Arctic birds at an island golf course will be the nearest Bermuda gets to snow this Christmas.
Two snow geese, which usually breed in Alaska, Greenland and Siberia, were spotted at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton.
The birds ...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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Other
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News Staff
As far as Bermudians are concerned, it’s the time of year for family.
The presence of loved ones — as well as their presents — came top of the Christmas wishes in a festive survey by Global Research.
Asked to select their perfect Christmas dinner gue...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A festive appeal for more foster families has been launched.
Lindsay Simmons, president of the Foster Parent Association, said vulnerable children needed a safe and loving environment, particularly over the holiday season.
She added: “It’s important ...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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The first gay couple to marry on a Bermudian-registered P&O cruise ship is also set to be one of the last.
British couple Victoria Marno and Siobhan Crosby are due to marry in the Caribbean next month on the cruise line’s MS Azura.
But the just-passe...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A 26-year-old man was charged yesterday with the murder of Colford Ferguson almost seven years ago.
Khyri Smith-Williams, 26, appeared in Magistrates’ Court and was charged with the murder of Mr Ferguson and having a firearm for the purposes of the k...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Children’s author Shangri-La Durham-Thompson used the birth of her first grandchild as inspiration for a book to celebrate “the gift of her smile”.
The book is to be presented to the Bermuda public at a special book signing on Christmas Eve at Brown ...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Thirteen people have been admitted to hospital with flu-like symptoms.
Five adults and two children were in the Emergency Department with confirmed cases of influenza, and another six are receiving treatment for symptoms in Gordon Ward.
King Edward V...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The island’s cruise tourism is set for a “sharp rise” outside of the traditional summer trade, with the 2018 schedule released today.
The boost, which includes 17 more cruise calls for April, October and November, marks a joint strategy between the M...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A man is expected before the courts after a traffic violation escalated into a lengthy police chase this morning.
A spokesman said that officers on patrol shortly after 7am along Kindley Field Road, St George’s attempted to stop the motorcyclist afte...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda Hospitals Board issued a message for people to take care of themselves and loved ones throughout the holiday season.
Acting CEO R. Scott Pearman said: “We continue to work hard so people in Bermuda have the access they need to hospital servic...
DATE: Dec 22, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff