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A new, glossy magazine celebrating Bermuda’s connection with the sea is out on newsstands this month.
In Celebration of Sail: Bermuda’s Maritime Heritage features articles on the Bermuda Sloop, pirates and privateers, the Spirit of Bermuda, the histo...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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News Staff
Botanical Gardens action group Take Back Our Park has expressed concern over plans to amend legislation governing Bermuda’s parks.
The Ministry of the Environment has stated it will table amendments to the National Parks Act, including turning Southl...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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Environment
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News Staff
Four crew members had to be evacuated on Friday after their sailing boat grounded in St George’s Harbour.
This was one of a “slew of incidents” caused by the sudden onset of strong winds that saw gusts of 67 knots recorded at Fort George, according t...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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Families in need will have better access to a charity which focuses on developing young children’s brains, thanks to a $10,000 donation from Axis Specialty Limited.
The donation will enable the BSMART Foundation to provide a Stimulating Maturity thro...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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News Staff
David Saul will be remembered for his kindness, adventurous spirit and lust for life, Michael Dunkley, the Premier said today.
Governor John Rankin issued a statement saluting the former premier as “an individual who served Bermuda and many good caus...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police say they have identified a suspect in connection with a shooting incident on Court Street on Sunday. It happened near Elliott Street shortly after 6pm and, according to police, stemmed from a confrontation between two men.
One of them, aged 3...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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Crime
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A Race for Water gala will take place at the Caroline Bay Bermuda Property at the start of next month.
The event will celebrate the efforts of the 115ft vessel, Race for Water , a 100 per cent energy efficient vessel powered by sun and hydrogen harve...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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Other
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News Staff
The Progressive Labour Party has congratulated the Bahamian Opposition on a “landslide” victory.
The Free National Movement scored a sweeping win over the ruling Progressive Liberal Party in last week’s election.
“The winds of change are blowing acr...
DATE: May 14, 2017
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Politics
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News Staff
(Photographs by Blaire Simmons)
DATE: May 13, 2017
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Growing pressures on an unsustainable healthcare system have caused serious financial difficulties for the Bermuda Hospitals Board, the Public Accounts Committee has heard.
BHB bosses appeared before the PAC to explain the increasing financial challe...
DATE: May 13, 2017
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Health
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