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Local birdwatchers identified nearly 100 species — including two rarities — during this year’s Christmas Bird Count, according to Andrew Dobson, president of the Bermuda Audubon Society.
“This year’s count went very well, and we recorded an above ave...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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Bermuda’s critically endangered Cahow population has continued to grow thanks to the work of dedicated conservationists.
According to the 2012/13 Cahow Recovery Programme Report, by the Department of Conservation Services, a total of 105 nesting pair...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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Andrew Faries, a popular Special Olympian and counsellor for the disabled, has died at the age of 24.
Known across the community as Hottwheels, Mr Faries’s specially adapted motorbike was a familiar sight on local roads. Although he used a wheelchair...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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Six needy families received help with their electricity bills this Christmas thanks to the efforts of youngsters who took part in a charity car wash.
The Bermuda Boys’ Brigade, along with the Church Girls’ Brigade, held the annual event on November 1...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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The facility is scheduled to close at 3pm on January 2, but according to a Government spokesman is expected to return to normal hours on Friday, opening at 8am. TCD will also be open for business all day today.
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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The president of Bermuda Overseas Missions has said he was surprised and honoured to be awarded a Queen’s Certificate.
“I’m flattered,” David Thompson said. “I’m just very honoured that someone decided to pick me. It’s a great honour.
“I love what I’...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party has reached out to the public to support the victims of flooding in St Lucia and St Vincent.
Heavy rains in the eastern Caribbean have caused severe flooding in the region, and killed at least eight people in St Vincent ...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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A tanker en route to Morocco diverted to Bermuda last night after a crew member began to suffer suspected appendicitis.
According to the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre, the LPG tanker Tessa Kosan was crossing the Atlantic after departing from Hou...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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It was a year of controversy, a year of mourning and a year of celebration, but all eyes were on the economy in 2013.
The Island’s weak economy and the newly elected OBA Government’s efforts to rebuild it remained in the headlines throughout the year...
DATE: Dec 31, 2013
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“Too much Christmas spirit” has landed a Smith’s man in prison for two months for his involvement in a drunken bar fight on Christmas Eve.
Herbert Alves, 38, of Ramgoat Hill, said he would not have struck Maurice Harvey in the back of the head, causi...
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