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Bermuda’s Blue Flag Ambassadors were honoured recently by the Department of Tourism for their service to the Island.
The Department hosted a reception at the Coco Reef Hotel to thank the ambassadors, and note 40 recent graduates of the programme.
Of ...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former OBA candidate Gaylynne Cannonier was yesterday fined, but not disqualified, after she admitted driving while impaired.
Magistrates’ Court heard that at around 2.05am on April 27, officers were travelling in an unmarked police car on Front Stre...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Nine charities are better off to the tune of $250,000 after a record number of people took part in this year’s End-to-End charity walk.
And at an awards ceremony at the Elbow Beach Hotel last night, some of the 2,700 walkers who trekked the length of...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy yesterday encouraged Bermudians to take advantage of opportunities to work on cruise ships as he announced the launch of the Government’s Cruise Ship Employment Programme.
The Programme, in association with Norwegia...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Several of the Island’s best underwater photographers will speak next week at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute about their experiences.
Ron Lucas, Bob Steinhoff, Russell Whayman and Ian Murdoch will each showcase ten of their own photogra...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
in Marion, Massachusetts
The legacy of Marion Bermuda Race co-founder Geoffrey (Dickie) Bird was observed during the Bermuda Welcome Dinner at Beverly Yacht Club.
A plaque bearing a photo and name of the late Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club (RHADC...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
A group of Bermudian student volunteers will be heading off to India next month to help build homes in poverty-stricken communities.
The “adventure of a lifetime” has been organised by Bermuda Overseas Missions (BOM) in conjunction with Habitat for H...
DATE: Jun 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Marine Police Unit and the Water Safety Council today warned residents to put safety first during the summer season following a spate of marine incidents in recent weeks.
As a result, the Bermuda Police Service’s Marine Unit had launched a crackd...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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Other
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A Bermudian working as a model in Los Angeles, California, made headlines after his rare pet lizard was stolen.
Darius Dio, who has appeared in advertisements for US store Target, has been accompanied by his bearded dragon lizard Drako for the last t...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The City of Hamilton yesterday approved the cost of tearing down a North Street building believed to be used for illegal activity.
The decision was made after Government gave its permission to demolish the building at 23 North Street.
The $15,000 co...
DATE: Jun 13, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
