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Conservationists are continuing to monitor a freshwater pond in Somerset where two piranha-like fish were found.
The red-bellied pacu, which are native to the river basins of Brazil, were both more than 50 centimetres long and weighed over eight poun...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Drug addicts and alcoholics will receive “efficient and cost-effective” care over the coming 12 months, the Bermuda Government promised in its Throne Speech yesterday.
However, the pledge was met with a mixed response from the heads of several Bermud...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Veteran correspondent Ira Philip was last night recovering at home after being helped out of the Throne Speech on a stretcher.
The 89-year-old, who was seated for the address, became unwell and was assisted by St John Ambulance staff.
His family sai...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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What was left out of the Throne Speech could be “more deafening than what got in” according to equal rights campaigner Tony Brannon.
He was referring to the lack of discussion on same-sex marriage during yesterday’s speech read by Governor George Fe...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Despite the beaming sunshine and colourful dresses, the 2015 Speech from the Throne played out in front of a somewhat subdued atmosphere.
Spectators packed into the gazebo on the Cabinet lawn to watch the Island’s politicians gather for what is likel...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
France’s World Rugby Classic team expressed shock and concern last night after more than 120 people were killed in terrorist attacks in Paris.
But the squad said the events would not deter them from taking part in tonight’s plate final.
“If anything...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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A moment of silence will be observed before the World Rugby Classic game this evening, according to the French Consulate in Bermuda.
It comes after more than 120 people were killed in co-ordinated terrorist attacks across the French capital.
“We wil...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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The Governor of Bermuda responded this morning to events that have left France in a state of national mourning.
At least eight terrorists were responsible for the deaths of 127 people across Paris in what is believed to be a co-ordinated attack autho...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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A 25-year-old Sandys man was shot in his lower extremities in the early hours of this morning.
According to police, his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
A police spokesman said officers responded to gunshots in the area of Nine B...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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A formal ceremony took place at City Hall this afternoon after the Convening of Parliament and Throne Speech. The Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR), celebrating its 50th anniversary, was granted the Freedom of the City to march through the streets by Mayo...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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