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The Bermuda Historical Society held an open house event at its museum in Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton.
A series of talks, tours and presentations took place to mark the 60th anniversary since it moved to the location, on July 29.
The museum had previo...
DATE: Aug 04, 2017
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After putting their skills to the test on the international stage, Bermuda’s young debating team won praise for their “courage and brilliance.”
The Dynamic Debaters, aged between 13 and 15, have returned to the island following the Heart of Europe De...
DATE: Aug 04, 2017
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The Guild of the Holy Compassion held its annual memorial service to commemorate the St George’s pilots lost when their gig Ocean Queen capsized in a storm off the East End in 1927.
The pilots were en route to bringing a merchant ship into St George’...
DATE: Aug 04, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
A 48-year-old woman was injured this evening after a crash in Southampton.
According to a police spokesman, at about 8.10pm police responded to a report of a collision near Jew’s Bay.
“It appears that a 48-year-old woman was travelling west on Middle...
DATE: Aug 03, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The first day of Cup Match 2017 may have been almost entirely washed out, but a little rain failed to deter thousands or revellers at the Wellington Oval.
While the crowds were thinner than usual with hardly cricket possible throughout the day, some ...
DATE: Aug 03, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A former public schoolteacher faces extradition to Bermuda from the United States to face a charge of sexual assault against a student, ten years after he was first accused.
The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, taught at the school at...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
The youth wing of the One Bermuda Alliance yesterday unveiled a new executive line-up.
The new chairman of the Future Bermuda Alliance is Justin Mathias, with former St George’s MP Nandi Outerbridge interim deputy chairwoman and Nick Kempe interim de...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
A finance firm has launched a bid to claw back a $13.7 million loan intended to help fund the failed Par-la-Ville hotel development from the City of Hamilton and a US bank.
Mexico Infrastructure Finance wants compensation plus interest on the money, ...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 47-year-old Southampton man is to face trial on charges of possession of cocaine with an estimated street value of $117,000 and intent to supply.
Rudolph Travers pleaded not guilty to two counts — possession and intent to sell cocaine on both Janu...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
David Burt has called on the island to embrace the Cup Match spirit year round.
In a holiday message, the Premier noted the history of both Emancipation Day and Somers Day, describing the festivities as uniquely Bermudian.
“In the weeks before the ho...
DATE: Aug 02, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes