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Preparations for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in October are on track, according to Grant Gibbons, the Economic Development Minister responsible for the 35th America’s Cup.
“The organisation is coming along very nicely,” said Dr Gibb...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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Owners of small businesses have welcomed an initiative that will allow them to claim credit when importing items for sale.
“I definitely hope to take advantage of it,” said Jahnika Alves, who owns Clear Choice Doors, Windows and Glass with her husban...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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The Bermuda Toastmasters Club is reaching out to young people through its new Gavel Club programme.
The group, which aims to help people improve their public-speaking skills through impromptu talks, is also moving into schools to help students develo...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Water truckers in Bermuda have been relying on the other services they provide to endure this summer’s unpredictable weather.
The drought-like conditions the Island experienced in June and July brought a high demand for water, leaving truckers scramb...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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Remarks by Marc Bean suggesting involvement in criminal activity on the part of Michael Dunkley cannot be taken as fair comment, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
The defamation case between Mr Bean and Mr Dunkley began after comments by the Leader of t...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A teenager teamed up with a 91-year-old woman to compete in a “landmark” game of bridge this week.
Even though they did not win, Nea Willits said Tyler Irby, 17, played “very well”.
“I enjoyed the game very much,” Ms Willits said, adding that althoug...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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Bermudian Cristen Suess became the newest member of the Bermuda Bar yesterday, following in her mother’s footsteps.
Ms Suess’s mother Sharon Suess, who was Called to the Bermuda Bar 11 years ago, said she was “surprised and happy” when her daughter a...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Sandys man appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with the premeditated murders of Haile Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert.
Gariko Benjamin, 23, was also charged with two counts of using a firearm while committing an indictable offence, namel...
DATE: Aug 29, 2015
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Economist Craig Simmons believes that relying exclusively on foreign investment to boost Bermuda’s finances is a “grossly unbalanced” strategy and wants more encouragement to be given to smaller, local investors. In a detailed Q&A with The Royal Gaze...
DATE: Aug 28, 2015
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A leading charity is urging the public not to spread footage of criminal activity online.
Speaking yesterday, a Family Centre spokeswoman said: “As an organisation that aims to strengthen families and systems to create a healthier community for child...
DATE: Aug 28, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes