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Bermuda’s Masterworks art gallery has won a prestige award from the world’s biggest travel site.
The Botanical Gardens museum of Bermuda art picked up the award for excellence from TripAdvisor, which honours tourist attractions based on customer revi...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
The cost of healthcare insurance dropped this year, new Health Minister Jeanne Atherden said yesterday.
Ms Atherden said: “This year, for the first time I can remember, the standard premium rate, which is the basic premium included in every insurance...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
More research must be carried out before Government comes to a “definitive position” on the future of the Island’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to Premier Michael Dunkley.
Many have suggested turning much of the nearly 186,000 square mile...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Efforts to cut Civil Service costs and improve efficiency have prompted the launch of several working groups, it was revealed today.
Premier Michael Dunkley told the House of Assembly these were part of a strategic framework adopted as part of the P...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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National heroes were never meant to be named every year, according to Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott.
His comments came in the House of Assemby this morning following confirmation this week that no new heroes would be named whe...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Smith’s man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
The defendant, who can not be named for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty.
According to prosecutor Maria Sofianos the offence took place between a ...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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One of Bermuda’s oldest forts will kick off its 400th birthday celebrations with a tribute to the military by the Bermuda Regiment.
Fort St Catherine — in St George’s — will on Saturday see a salute to the soldiers throughout history who have served ...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
No new names will be added to the list of Bermuda’s heroes when the Island celebrates National Heroes Day later this month.
It is the second consecutive year that the Island has failed to recognise any candidates eligible for the honour.
The scheme w...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A local businessman is doing his part to ensure that the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s award winning character development programme stays afloat.
Jim Butterfield, co-owner of wholesale distributors Butterfield & Vallis, has chartered the charity’s sail...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
The ornate iron tower positioned on Harrington Sound Road is undergoing a facelift.
Ornamental Iron Works are renovating the tower, which was originally owned by Deepdene Manor — a hotel which operated until the 1970s.
Ornamental Iron Works manager R...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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