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In a first for the Bermuda Regiment, soldiers have signed up to undergo professional training as rescue divers.
The first group has just completed a gruelling three-day training course, which includes training for rescues at sea, first aid and a writ...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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Intruders who demanded gold and struck an elderly man in his face at his Southampton residence failed to spoil Christmas for their victim.
The 86-year-old widower, who has remained unnamed to protect his privacy, was assaulted at a Leacraft Hill Road...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Raleigh Bermuda founder Michael Spurling has been honoured for his contributions to Bermuda, after getting invested as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince Charles.
The ceremony at Buckingham Palace ceremony recognised the seminal role Mr S...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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Warwick’s ski mask flasher has made a second unwelcome appearance, this time described as large-bellied and “very hairy”.
The stocky and “light complexioned” man, seen naked but for a ski mask on Warwick Long Bay on Sunday, was spotted again on Boxin...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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An employment inspector acted beyond his power by refusing to refer a complaint to the Employment Tribunal.
Janice Fleming, a former server and assistant manager at Flanagan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, alleged that deductions were made from her pay w...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A full Christmas dinner with all the traditional Bermudian favourites was served to 200 residents on Christmas Day.
The annual joint initiative at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church was sponsored by Bermuda CableVision to the tune of $4,000 in...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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Domestic violence “tends to spike in abusive homes” during the Christmas holidays, according to the Centre Against Abuse — which has issued a list of pointers for those at risk.
“During the Christmas season, as during any holiday or festive time, peo...
DATE: Dec 27, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Proud new parents Paige Belvin and Aaron Eversley got a Christmas Day surprise: their first baby, London Adam Belvin-Eversley, arrived early at 9.37am, weighing 9lbs, six-and-a-half ounces.
“He has his first Christmas outfit on,” Ms Belvin said, hold...
DATE: Dec 25, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
There was room for plenty more on Elbow Beach, as the traditional Christmas gathering got underway: as of noon, a crowd of perhaps 150 dotted the sands with red Santa hats.
Popular among Bermuda’s overseas workers, the event often fills the beach and...
DATE: Dec 25, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
This year, like every year, has had its highs and lows. Each family will have had its individual share. Bermuda as a whole has done so too. Christmas and the year end are opportunities to reflect on them, and to look forward to the following year. So...
DATE: Dec 24, 2013
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