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Marsh Folly workers are faced with health and safety risks due to members of the public illegally dumping items at the facility, including dead animals.
While the March Folly facility is intended to collect residential horticultural waste- such as Ch...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Louise Jackson, awarded the Order of the British Empire by the Queen in the New Year Honours for her years of public service and work for the Island’s seniors, died earlier today. She was 83 years old.
Tributes have poured in from across the communit...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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In the first ruling of 2014, charges against the son of Health Minister Trevor Moniz were dismissed this morning for allegedly possessing 2.1g of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.
The crown offered no evidence against 19-year-old Thomas Moniz, of Pi...
DATE: Jan 02, 2014
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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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Jonathan Bell
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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Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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Jonathan Bell
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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Sam Strangeways
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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AUTHOR:
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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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes