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An anonymous message circulating on social media has alleged suspicious activity in Sandys — but no reports have been received by police.
According to a spokesman, the Bermuda Police Service has been made aware of a message suggesting that “a man dri...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Thank an influx of younger and first-time visitors for the “strong growth” experienced by the country’s tourism economy last year.
Such was the message from Bermuda’s Tourism Authority at a press conference to discuss the 2016 Visitor Arrival Statis...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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The ocean and carbon footprints will be among the topics of discussion at the next Environmental Justice film evening at St Theresa’s Church Hall.
The event tomorrow, organised by the Peace and Social Justice Committee of the Roman Catholic Church, w...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A St George’s man has been charged with multiple counts of having unlawful sexual contact with a girl under the age of 16.
The 30-year-old defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has denied six counts of having unlawful carnal knowledg...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow tourism minister Jamahl Simmons has said the reported uptick in tourism figures is “little comfort” to those who remain unemployed.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority yesterday announced 2016 as “the best year for Bermuda tourism since 2007” with ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Love was in the air, the office lobby and even the police station yesterday morning as romantics took the opportunity to send their loved ones Valentine’s sing-a-grams.
The fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda surpassed expectations wi...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Staff at eight schools have been picking up the pieces and trying to figure out how their security can be improved in light of numerous break-ins over the past month.
According to police there has been a spate of 11 incidences across primary, middle ...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Government and local grocers have partnered together to host a series of healthy and inexpensive recipe demonstrations.
As part of the “$aver the Flavour: Eat Well for Less” campaign, demonstrations are being held at MarketPlace and Lindo’s stores in...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Canadian woman has admitted conspiring to import synthetic opioid fentanyl to the island.
During an appearance in the Supreme Court yesterday Jacqueline Robinson, 25, from Courtice, Ontario, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring with other...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
All eyes are on the Senate today as two Bills for the airport redevelopment go before the Upper House after getting approved in Parliament following a lengthy debate.
With no word of protests planned, The Royal Gazette understands that security is no...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell