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The USCG Barque Eagle berthed at Front Street. (Photos by Akil Simmons)
DATE: Jun 30, 2013
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Canada Day at Warwick Long Bay. (Photos by Akil Simmons)
DATE: Jun 30, 2013
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The US Coast Cutter Eagle arrived in Bermuda today to a warm greeting by Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Fergusson and US Counsul General Robert Settje.
Mr Settje praised the vessel, calling the 295ft square rigger one of the finest ships in...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Smith’s man caught with heroin and more than $5,000 in cash pleaded guilty to possessing the controlled drug.
Jahmiko Hayward, 28, also pleaded guilty to having drug equipment, and previously admitted possessing cannabis on the same occasion.
Magis...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government scholarships have been capped at $35,000 — but the time covered has been extended from three to four years.
The controversial bill, brought to the House of Assembly by Economic Development Minister Grant Gibbons, raised the hackles of Oppo...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Parliament has approved up to $3.3 million in tax concessions for the Fairmont Hamilton hotel.
However, while Opposition Progressive Labour Party supported the measures, it also claimed that the hotel industry was not doing enough to employ Bermudia...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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Able-bodied people who have not found employment after three months on financial assistance would be required to do up to 15 hours of community service weekly under new rules approved by MPs last night.
The change is part of a planned overhaul of the...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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The Geocaching craze is coming back to Bermuda, and Government hopes it will encourage people to really get to know the Island.
A self-guided treasure hunt, Geocaching allows people to explore places they visit using GPS co-ordinates, guiding them to...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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Tougher requirements for Financial Assistance proposed by Community Minister Wayne Scott have been approved in Parliament.
The amendment won broad support from Opposition MPs.
They include requirements that recipients register with the Department of ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
A 29-year-old woman has been remanded after being charged with importing cocaine to Bermuda.
Alphia Anita Rollins pleaded not guilty to charges of importing the controlled drug cocaine and possessing cocaine in St George’s with intent to supply. Both...
DATE: Jun 29, 2013
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