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A death in the family nearly cost local sailing legend Kirk Cooper a date with America’s Cup history.
In the lead-up to the 25th America’s Cup match in 1983, when challenger Australia II ended 132 years of American dominance, Mr Cooper was afforded ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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Event
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Shadow Human Affairs Minister Rolfe Commissiong has emphasised the need to encourage more black and female Bermudians to pursue careers in technology.
Mr Commissiong said he was “pleasantly surprised” at the number of blacks and females who attended ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Both of the Island’s political parties have launched employment initiatives designed to help Bermudians secure work.
Government MP Leah Scott announced a workshop that will start a week on Saturday, which will focus on improving the way people presen...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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Budget
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The economy needs a “wholesale overhaul” and a plan the One Bermuda Alliance and the Progressive Labour Party can both get behind, according to Shadow Finance Minister David Burt.
The deputy leader of the PLP spoke out after figures showed unemploym...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
The Bermuda Police Service have confirmed the death of 59-year-old Richard Thomas, of Paget, and extend condolences to his family and friends.
Mr Thomas was seriously injured when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at about 5.55pm yeste...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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Other
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Members of the media, thank you for joining us here today. Today I am going to address the ongoing Jobs Crisis in Bermuda, which was crystalized by the latest unemployment figures which showed record unemployment in Bermuda.
Before I get to the meat...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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A defence lawyer had his bail conditions reinstated when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning.
Kamal Worrell, 34, of Pembroke, was arrested yesterday after he failed to appear at a mention hearing and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
D...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Court
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A man was bailed in Magistrates’ Court this morning after he denied stealing Christmas trees.
Esra Barnett was charged with stealing 23 Christmas trees worth $825 from Shelly Bay Marketplace on December 8.
Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo set bail at $2,...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Court
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Online travel company Orbitz Worldwide and the Bermuda Tourism Authority have teamed up for an online video series promoting the Island.
The “Orbitz Originals: Bermuda — Proper Fun” series, viewable at Orbitz.com/Bermuda, will consist of seven videos...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police have confirmed that gunshots were fired in Sandys tonight.
“Around 9:40pm on Tuesday, January 13th police responded to reports of gunshots in the Heath Lane, Sandys parish area off Sound View Road,” a Police statement said.
“Forensic evidence ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2015
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Other
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