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Organisers of this year’s tall ships regatta are still on the lookout for volunteers.
Nineteen tall ships carrying around 1,100 crew are signed up to take part in the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, which features stops in six countries and mark...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Somersfield Academy students transformed themselves into notable personalities through their annual Wax Museum Experience.
The assignment stems from the students reading of a biography about someone that they admire, or have an interest in learning m...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Tourism minister Michael Fahy has drafted a Bill in the Senate to “eliminate the cumbersome and costly” administration process for hotels and tourist attractions to gain concessions.
Mr Fahy’s Tourism Investment Act 2017 will also ensure that busine...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Five of six suspects identified in connection with videos showing assaults occurring on Court Street are now in custody, police have announced.
The arrests follow the circulation of two videos on social media.
One suspect was arrested on Wednesday ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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Crime
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The Ministry of Public Works has announced a series of road work projects to take place this weekend.
According to a spokeswoman, the inside lane of Crow Lane heading towards town will be closed off tomorrow morning from the roundabout to just west o...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A teenager who reportedly sustained a head injury ten days ago along the Railway Trail in Warwick has been transferred from the hospital’s intensive care unit to a general ward, according to police.
The 19-year-old Pembroke man is in stable condition...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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News Staff
An increase in land-holding charges that had been due to come into effect this month is facing further delays.
The increases, ranging from 5 per cent to 12.5 per cent depending on the types of property, are expected to be deferred until March 2019.
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DATE: Mar 23, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Spending on financial intelligence came under the spotlight during the Budget debate on the Ministry of Legal Affairs.
The Financial Intelligence Unit has been allocated $1.6 million for 2017-8, up from $1.5 million last year.
During the House of Ass...
DATE: Mar 23, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Legislation to reform the payroll tax and customs duty regimes and help introduce casino gaming in Bermuda was passed by senators last night.
The Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2017, the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2017 and the Casino Gaming (General Res...
DATE: Mar 23, 2017
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Age Concern Bermuda launched a new programme yesterday aimed at improving healthcare access for seniors.
More than 80 people took advantage of the free screenings offered at the first of three health check events set for this year.
“The initiative re...
DATE: Mar 23, 2017
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Health
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