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The United States Coast Guard cutter Eagle arrived in Bermuda today as part of its 2017 cadet summer training deployment.
At 295 feet in length, the Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the stars and stripes and the only active square-rigger in US g...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has formed a partnership with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to share information on gaming regulations.
In a statement this morning, the commission said the formalisation of the co-operative relati...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
St George’s welcomed the Seven Seas Navigator for the first of a series of scheduled visits to the East End yesterday.
Mayor Quinell Francis and area MP Kenneth Bascome celebrated the ship’s arrival in the historic town in a brief press conference ye...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Cameras, umbrellas, coolers and helmets will be restricted in the America’s Cup Village, according to a statement from the ACBDA.
The statement lists a host of items that cannot be taken into the village according to the terms and conditions of each ...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Clinical oncologist Christopher Fosker gave a tour of the upgraded CT scan simulation room at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, which will customise treatment at the new radiation therapy unit for cancer patients.
Dr Fosker, who is also the medical ...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Bermuda College culinary arts students are set to feature on the BBC’s series.
Chef Shawn Ming and the students who participated in the recent Lionfish Chefs’ Throwdown event at Commissioner’s Point will be interviewed for the series that showcases ...
DATE: May 17, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
An athlete, collector and treasure hunter, David Saul was yesterday described as a true jack of all trades.
Before entering the heated world of politics, Dr Saul was a teacher and avid runner who in 1957 set the national record for a 10-mile run.
He ...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Opposition leader David Burt and MP Rolfe Commissiong have lambasted claims by Michael Dunkley that the One Bermuda Alliance had fulfilled its election promise of creating 2,000 jobs during its first term.
The Premier made the assertion last week th...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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Politics
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David Saul faced formidable challenges, as finance minister and then as premier, during hard times not only for the Bermuda economy, but the United Bermuda Party under which he served.
His civil service background was put to the test in 1989, when, p...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Bill that will reduce the cost of standard healthcare, HIP and FutureCare premiums has been passed in the House of Assembly with amendments from the Opposition.
The Health (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2017 will also adjust benefits and move dialy...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan