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Shadow Tourism Minister Zane DeSilva has criticised a recent trip by Government ministers to New York, and their refusal so far to disclose the trip’s cost.
In a statement, Mr DeSilva said: “The public has a right to know why it was necessary for Pre...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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Amid the commendations and awards in Police Commissioner Michael DeSilva’s office is one prize he holds in especially high regard — a drawing by a five-year-old girl of a smiling officer.
The colourful picture was given to him three years ago by a pu...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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The rescue of a fishing boat that was taking on water has reinforced the need for “constant monitoring” of the marine VHF channel 16 radio, according to Bermuda Maritime Operations.
The group will address the need for VHF radio checking, plus the ben...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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The believed presence of a “skimmer” fraud device on at least one ATM operated by HSBC bank is under investigation.
An HSBC spokeswoman last night declined to state how many machines might have been affected but said the bank was “working closely wit...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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A drunk driver who sped through the scene of a traffic collision has been banned from the roads for a year.
Gary Blackwell, 26, from Warwick, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court yesterday morning to a single count of driving over the legal blood-alc...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Premier Michael Dunkley will be among the competitors at a golf tournament raising funds for charity this afternoon.
More than 100 golfers in 26 teams will be taking part in The Duke of Edinburgh International Award Bermuda’s Golf Challenge 2014 at R...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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Hollywood icon Michael Douglas has turned the page on a new decade with his 70th birthday yesterday.
The son of Bermudian actress Diana Dill and actor Kirk Douglas, Mr Douglas, a US citizen, also holds Bermudian status.
Yesterday also marked the 45th...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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Six people have been arrested in an early morning police raid in the Deepdale area of Pembroke, in which unspecified drugs and paraphernalia were also netted.
Yesterday’s swoop employed significantly more officers than normal, signalling a new tactic...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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Shadow Health Minister Kim Wilson has challenged a Government move towards pre-certification for medical testing, calling it an “unnecessary and dangerous” practice.
While Government has said the move would help tackle the high cost of healthcare on ...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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Music evokes memories, with favourite and famed songs allowing us to relive treasured moments.
Social worker Dan Cohen was inspired to harness this remarkable power to help patients suffering from dementia — with impressive results.
He decided to giv...
DATE: Sep 26, 2014
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