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DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Bermuda celebrated Earth Day with the official opening of a new nature reserve in Southampton yesterday.
The eight-acre Vesey Nature Reserve has been saved from future development thanks to the generosity of Sharon Vesey, who donated the site to the ...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A $50 million renovation of the Hamilton Princess Hotel has moved a step closer after the resort submitted plans for a new state-of-the-art marina development that will be able to accommodate scores of boats up to 100ft long.
If given the go-ahead by...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A mother of three fought back tears as she told a jury how a group of young men forced their way into her home.
Four people were yesterday jointly charged in the Supreme Court for the armed invasion of the Middle Road, Devonshire residence.
Terrence ...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Environment Minister Sylvan Richards carried out plenty of spade work during the Island’s celebration of Earth Day yesterday.
For before planting a tree at a new nature reserve in Southampton yesterday evening, the Minister was on hand to do some mor...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Doctors aren’t the only ones witnessing a rise in patients who can’t pay: social assistance agencies also report an increase in medical arrears.
“We have certainly seen an increase in clients coming in with debts of all kinds — but unpaid medical bil...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The new commission set up to save Bermuda’s ailing economy will dish out $20,000 to members of the public who come up with the best ideas for improving government.
Businessman Brian Duperreault, chairman of the SAGE (Spending and Government Efficienc...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Salvation Army launched its 2013 Spring Red Shield Appeal, at a time when record numbers of people are seeking help from their Food Service Programme.
The appeal drive is designed to raise money and public awareness in the ongoing fight against p...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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Other
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Cahows at Nonsuch Island Nature Reserve are to be accessible to all, thanks to a financial boost from the Ascendant Group.
The donation is part of a commitment Ascendant made in 2010, to distribute $500,000 to the reserve over ten years.
The Cahow Ca...
DATE: Apr 22, 2013
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Other
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One year after she had to postpone the trip, a St David’s student is off to the US — thanks to generous sponsors in Bermuda.
“It’s a ten-day conference, meeting new people, exploring politics and debate,” said Staesha Pitcher of the upcoming Global Y...
DATE: Apr 22, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
