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Wayne Caines
The Progressive Labour Party’s candidate for Devonshire North West, Wayne Caines traces his roots in Happy Valley back to his grandfather’s arrival 90 years ago.
The lawyer and former CEO of Digicel Bermuda emphasised Constituency 14’s d...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Gig rowing is a sport for all ages and all abilities.
No one proves that better than 65-year-old Sherman Thompson, who stepped into a pilot gig for the first time from Spanish Point yesterday morning and set off to sea with his team of five rowers.
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DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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The Progressive Labour Party has outlined what it plans to implement in the first 100 days of office should they come to power.
An attempt to bring down the cost of living; an appointment of a Gang Violence Reduction Co-ordinator; a technology hub i...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The official flagship of the Colombian Navy, the three-masted barque ARC Gloria, will visit Bermuda next week.
Gloria is a training ship ordered by the Colombian Government in 1966.
She is one of four similar barques built as sail training vessels f...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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News Staff
Police have provided details on their role during Tuesday’s General Election.
In a release issued this afternoon, the Bermuda Police Service said the organisation had a role to play in ensuring that all persons who wish to vote are able to do so.
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DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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News Staff
No injuries have been reported in connection with a fire in Devonshire this afternoon.
Firefighters were called to the blaze on Turk’s Head Lane, off South Road, shortly after 2pm.
Smoke and flames were seen by people who reported the incident.
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DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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A St George’s man has been fined for stealing a pair of sneakers, although he told Magistrates’ Court the incident was a misunderstanding.
Dandre Leach, 47, pleaded guilty to the offence, said to have occurred on May 19.
The court heard that on June ...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Motorists have been advised of road works in two places next week.
On Monday and Tuesday, there will be a possible one lane closure along Marsh Folly Road between Dutton Avenue and Bishop Spencer Road during off-peak times, to accommodate resurfacing...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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News Staff
Voters have been reminded by independent candidate Thad Hollis to “double check” the location of their polling station ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Mr Hollis, who is running in Hamilton West, said that in spite of the Parliamentary Registrar’s effort...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The literacy services of the Reading Clinic, where demand has soared, have been buoyed by a $10,000 donation from Axis Capital Holdings Limited.
The grant will support the charity’s services, including assessment and tutoring for children with learni...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell