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As the trial for three men accused of burglary with an imitation gun nears its end, one of the accused took the stand to deny all involvement.
Tyun Smith-Ming, 25, told the Supreme Court he didn’t even know the two other men — Justis Smith and Jerome...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hamilton Harbour will be ablaze with colour when the annual Christmas boat parade gets underway this evening.
Around 60 vessels have registered to part in the floating festive light show, including the 112-ft Spirit of Bermuda and a number of large m...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Government is considering its options regarding the recent reappointment of a non-Bermudian as the Director of Public Prosecutions despite a panel ruling a Bermudian candidate was qualified.
Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Premier Craig ...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Residents are already rockin’ around the Christmas tree with some vendors reporting a marked hike in sales of the festive trees despite the flagging economy.
In the first week of December — traditionally the busiest week for Christmas tree buying — i...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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A pilot programme to test energy efficient LED streetlights has been formally launched.
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz told the House of Assembly on Friday that a total of 14 streetlights on Trimingham Road will have have their 150-watt HPS fixtu...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Premier Craig Cannonier has disclosed the salaries of his personal staff in response to questions from the Opposition.
Questioned by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt, Mr Cannonier told the House of Assembly that a total of six people are employed u...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Seventy six year-old Stanley Paris set sail from St. David’s this morning, hoping to become the oldest man to circumnavigate the globe.
His attempt comes more than 10 years after his son Alan completed the trip to become the first Bermudian to do so ...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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A long-awaited report on the governance of the City of Hamilton can now be revealed, including an investigation of the Corporation’s handling of its secretive waterfront development deal.
Bermuda Ombudsman Arlene Brock had pledged to deliver her repo...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
For a young Bermudian travelling to Africa for the first time, the surprise meeting with legend Nelson Mandela remains memorable 18 years later.
Miss Bermuda Renita Minors was 22 when she attended the Miss World Pageant hosted by South Africa, which ...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
With the passing of Nelson Mandela, leading figures across the community shared their thoughts on his meaning in their lives.
Former Premier Alex Scott
Nelson Mandela is a prototype of a freedom fighter. In his initial struggles, he was an enemy of...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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CATEGORY:
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
