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A Southampton man was beaten with a blunt object in an attack on Sunday evening, according to police.
A spokesman said the assault took place on a Middle Road, Southampton property at around 8.45pm.
“It appears that the victim, a 53-year-old man, enc...
DATE: Jan 21, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
With the Island’s economy more dependent on international business than ever before, continued reliance on the industry will prove to be a precarious high-wire act local economist Craig Simmons would prefer not to watch.
“That’s the problem with our ...
DATE: Jan 21, 2014
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An American Airlines plane was diverted to Bermuda over the weekend when a passenger died during the flight.
Efforts to save the St Kitts woman’s life on-board proved unsuccessful.
A Police spokesman said: “Despite CPR given by medical personnel on-b...
DATE: Jan 21, 2014
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New copyright laws aimed at modernising Bermuda’s intellectual property regime will come into effect next week.
The regulations, which kick in on February 1, affect copyright in several key areas, including Customs, Education establishments, the righ...
DATE: Jan 21, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Government is looking for new proposals for the site of the former Club Med resort in St George’s, according to a notice in yesterday’s edition of The Royal Gazette.
“The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport is inviting proposals to create a...
DATE: Jan 21, 2014
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National Security Minister Michael Dunkley today announced the relaunch of an anti-gang violence initiative to combat anti-social behaviour in Bermuda.
The Gang Resistance Education and Training initiative, or GREAT, is seen another tool in the fight...
DATE: Jan 21, 2014
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A six-month-old puppy who was seized by dog wardens on Friday is to be flown off the Island by its owners to ensure it isn’t put down.
Owner Kim Mello posted a message on Facebook, accompanied by a photograph of her pet Isis, saying the dog was taken...
DATE: Jan 21, 2014
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Sam Strangeways
The mother of the schoolgirl who died after riding her bike into a traffic barrier is calling for the bars to be redesigned.
Tiffany Pitcher says that her daughter might still be alive had a different type of barrier been installed at the entrance to...
DATE: Jan 20, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Guidelines have been published for signs, doors and shutters in historic protection areas.
The guidelines from the Department of Planning, produced in consultation with the Historic Building’s Advisory Committee and St George’s Preservation Authority...
DATE: Jan 20, 2014
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Friends and family said farewell to popular athlete and coach Devrae Noel-Simmons, who passed away last week at the age of 45.
Known in part for his large build and iconic mohawk, Mr Noel-Simmons was a popular bodybuilder, rugby player and coach. He ...
DATE: Jan 20, 2014
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