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Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill says he has barely experienced any resistance from the community with regards to Bermuda hosting the America’s Cup and those few he has talked to with doubts soon warmed up to the idea.
The Australian yachtsman said he a...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Two of the Island’s leading real estate agents have seen a “huge uptake” in business on the back of the America’s Cup.
Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty has seen a 32 per cent increase in the number of properties in the first nine months of 2015 compar...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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The recreational drug MDMA — known as ecstasy or molly — has undergone a resurgence in use on the Island, according to sources.
Despite its old associations with nightclubs and concerts, the drug, which runs the risk of containing any number of other...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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The key to improving children’s health is changing the behaviour of adults, according to nurse Laura Lynn Jackson.
Ms Jackson, of the Department of Health, who spoke at Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday, urged parents and other adults to play their role...
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A local taxi service is introducing an app for customers to book a cab via their phones.
Bermuda Island Taxi Service announced it is launching Mobile Transport, initially for Android phones and extending to other devices in the months ahead.
“Tourism...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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A new art project has been created by the Chewstick Foundation as part of the Corporation of Hamilton’s upcoming City Arts Festival.
The steps on Chancery Lane have been given a dash of colour and decorated with words of poetry ahead of the festival,...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Firearms officers will join a full complement of marine craft and Regiment soldiers to police the waters of the Great Sound for this weekend’s America’s Cup World Series Bermuda.
More than 20 policemen and women, including armed officers and doctors,...
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Bermuda must face the challenges facing the Island’s seniors, according to Age Concern chairperson Erwin Adderley.
Speaking at a Progressive Labour Party open forum on Monday, Mr Adderley said the ageing population is causing a greater burden on the ...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Spreading positive vibes is all part of a day’s work for one local radio personality.
Brotha Richie, real name Lynwood Richardson, prides himself on living life purposefully and using his talents to make a difference.
The 42-year-old Smith’s resid...
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The Bermuda Industrial Union is preparing to release details on an ongoing rift with management at the Department of Marine and Ports, citing “concerns” about its director, Lieutenant Commander Richard Russell.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette after a...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Jonathan Bell