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Police are warning motorists — particularly those on two wheels — to exercise caution in the Middle Road, Spring Benny Road area of Sandys.
According to a police spokesman, a hole that was recently covered during roadworks has become exposed, creatin...
DATE: Feb 02, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Changing the law on same-sex marriage could open the door for “multiple partner marriages” on the island, lawyer Delroy Duncan told a packed Supreme Court yesterday.
Mr Duncan, representing the charity Preserve Marriage, which opposes same-sex marria...
DATE: Feb 02, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Young Bermudians can learn about exchange opportunities to work and travel in the United States at an information session being hosted by Consul General Mary Ellen Koenig.
The programme allows students pursuing certificates or degrees at an academic ...
DATE: Feb 02, 2017
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
An uncompromising ban on antisocial elements has been vowed by the Mid Atlantic Boat and Sports Club.
In the wake of a fatal shooting outside the club on Sunday night, which claimed the life of 31-year-old Jahni Outerbridge, the club’s committee has ...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A plan to build a ten-storey residential building on Serpentine Road has been renewed more than eight years after originally being approved.
The proposed building, which would stand at 70 Serpentine Road where it meets Dundonald Street and Park Road,...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Kevin Dallas has branded 2017 a “critical year” for Bermuda’s tourism industry as he looks to build on 11 months of consecutive growth in the sector.
The new CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority pinpointed the successful delivery of the America’s Cup...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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Bermuda has experienced nearly double the usual amount of rain this month — but probably not enough to set a new January record.
As of yesterday morning, the island had recorded 9.72in of rainfall, just shy of the record 9.86in recorded in 1958.
And...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Registrar-General cannot post marriage banns for gay couples because such unions are null and void under Bermuda’s existing laws, a court heard yesterday.
Deputy Solicitor-General Shakira Dill-Francois, representing the Bermuda Government in a ci...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
While there were five fewer hunters taking part in this year’s Winter Lionfish Derby than last year, 54 more lionfish were caught.
The tournament, which aims to reduce the numbers of the invasive species in Bermuda’s waters, saw a total of 209 fish c...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Michael Dunkley will be in London for Brexit negotiations next week.
The Premier will represent the island as formal Joint Ministerial Council talks begin over Britain’s departure from the European Union.
According to a Cabinet Office press release, ...
DATE: Feb 01, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff