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A possible sighting of the rare Snowy Owl in the East End has bird watchers keen to verify whether the Arctic bird is present in Bermuda.
“We can’t confirm it — it was one person, probably a non-birder in St David’s, saying she’s seen a large white o...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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A public decision on whether casinos will be allowed in Bermuda is imminent, according to Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell, who announced this afternoon that the Referendum Act 2013 would be tabled tomorrow in Parliament.
That legislation is aimed at...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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The end is nigh for Bermuda’s “legacy” — horizontal bank notes.
Bermuda Monetary Authority reminded the public today that the December 31 deadline is “fast approaching”.
After that cut-off point, the old notes will no longer be considered legal tende...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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A St George's man has denied 37 counts of dishonesty after allegedly using his brother's debit card.
David Robinson, 26, allegedly used Nathan Robinson's Mastercard on 37 occasions between January and March this year in Sea Horses on Queen Street, Ha...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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Three people were involved in separate road crashes on Wednesday evening but none were seriously injured.
A 50 year old Devonshire man and his motorcycle pillion passenger, a 41 year old woman, were taken to hospital after colliding with a car on Sou...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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Governor acts on sexual misconduct complaints
By Sam Strangeways
Governor George Fergusson has asked that a dedicated police officer be tasked with handling sexual misconduct complaints from soldiers who have served in the Bermuda Regiment.
Mr Fergu...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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Shoppers are being encouraged to spend their Christmas dollars in Bermuda through a city-wide windows display competition.
The contest comes as a result of meetings between the Late Night Shopping Committee, which comprises the City of Hamilton team,...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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Island musicians have banded together to put on a night of live entertainment for charity.
Funds raised from the Live BDA Philippines concert will be donated to fund disaster relief for the Asian nation, which was hit by a typhoon earlier this month...
DATE: Nov 28, 2013
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Tourism Authority chairman David Dodwell has issued a rallying cry to the nation — everyone has to get involved if the industry is to undergo a revival.
And the hotelier also challenged the idea that Bermudians “are the friendliest people in the worl...
DATE: Nov 27, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Finance Minister Bob Richards has said there will be extensive consultation before Government carries out any cost-cutting recommendations made by the SAGE Commission.
But in a statement issued this morning, he appeared not to rule out future redunda...
DATE: Nov 27, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan