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Apprentice chef Keishe Simmons has been named the Rising Chef of the Year after beating out three other competitors.
The 19-year-old, who works at the Fairmont Southampton, was not only the youngest competitor, but also the only female in the competi...
DATE: Nov 04, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A solar eclipse yesterday inspired an unusual flight as a dozen “eclipse chasers” flew from the Island to catch a brief glimpse of the astrological event.
While only a partial eclipse was visible from the Island at around 7am, Longtail Aviation flew ...
DATE: Nov 04, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The coming closure of the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre in St David’s has drawn mixed reviews from members of the public.
The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) announced this week that the $7.8 million facility, which first opened its doors in 2009, will...
DATE: Nov 04, 2013
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone could be almost doubled in size, according to a maritime lawyer.
And the extension could provide the solution to the current debate over whether the zone should be exploited for its potential mineral deposits or prot...
DATE: Nov 04, 2013
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Environment
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A man has been charged with four counts of touching a child for sexual purposes.
The 39-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was not required to enter a plea when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court as the matter must be dealt with in the S...
DATE: Nov 04, 2013
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
26th Annual Skippy Kick Competition. (Photo by Akil Simmons)
DATE: Nov 03, 2013
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A pair of Bermuda pets with a rather unusual relationship appeared on US television last night.
For rather than fighting like cats and dogs, three-year-old feline Pongo and his canine companion Annie are the best of friends.
Not only do the pets shar...
DATE: Nov 03, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Fire Safety Awareness Week begins on Monday, with this year’s theme centring around preventing kitchen fires.
Between November 4 and 8, the BFRS will host events all week aimed at raising awareness about fire safety in the kitchen.
The Bermuda Fire a...
DATE: Nov 02, 2013
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The subject of BermudaDocs’ most popular film this year, Doris Payne, has been arrested following allegations she stole a diamond ring worth more than $20,000.
The international jewel thief appeared in court on Thursday charged with felony larceny af...
DATE: Nov 02, 2013
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A sense of realism, hope, and an un-Bermudian approach will be needed to solve the Island’s ever-increasing gang problem, according to delegates attending a conference on the issue.
And Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley acknowledged that the tim...
DATE: Nov 02, 2013
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