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Bermuda was the final port of call before reaching their ultimate destination for an international crew of students who have spent nine months travelling 20 countries on four continents.
SS Sorlandet, built in 1927, is the oldest full-rigged tall shi...
DATE: May 27, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Some of the Island’s biggest philanthropists were recognised for their charitable support at an awards ceremony last night.
The Centre on Philanthropy hosted the event, which saw five companies pick up awards for “significant” donations to non-profit...
DATE: May 27, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Police revealed last week that their alco-analyser equipment was “temporarily out of order” but suspected drink drivers could still be tested through blood and urine samples.
The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton to gauge public reaction....
DATE: May 27, 2013
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Special needs teenager Mihdi Brock is to undergo spinal fusion surgery, his mother Claire Quinlan has decided.
Mihdi, who turned 16 yesterday, was born with progressive kyphoscoliosis curvature of the spine and a host of unrelated issues.
Doctors did...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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High winds prevented crews from completing upgrades to Heritage Wharf in time for last week’s inaugural arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway, according to a statement from the Ministry of Public Works.
A decision to moor the super liner at the old dock...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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A 16-year discrimination case by government vet applicant Susann Smith has been turned down by Supreme Court.
But the ruling by Puisne Judge Stephen Hellman criticised procedures used at the time Dr Smith, a black Bermudian woman, tried to get the to...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A 27-year-old Pembroke man got an extra year off the road for driving while disqualified.
Theodore Lindsey, of The Glebe Road, admitted driving on May 20 despite having been disqualified by the courts for a year, on April 25.
The motorcycle he was r...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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Court
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A 24-year-old Sandys man who attempted to hide after police spotted him driving impaired has been banned from the roads.
Raymond Brangman was seen wearing no helmet as he drove a motorcycle out of Hamilton at 4.40am on April 27, Magistrates’ Court he...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Ministry of Health and Seniors will be relocating this week in an effort to reduce costs.
Ministry headquarters staff will today be moving their offices to the first floor of the Continental Building at the corner of Church Street and Burnaby Str...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Almost 100 students donned their caps and gowns this week as they received their degrees or certificates at the Bermuda College 2013 Spring Commencement Ceremony.
Cheered on by friends, family and public figures including Premier Craig Cannonier, the...
DATE: May 25, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
