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A search and rescue operation launched last week for a 49-year-old who jumped ship some 50 miles northwest of Bermuda has been suspended.
A spokesman for Bermuda’s Maritime Operations confirmed the man, believed to be American is now considered to be...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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A New Yorker living in Bermuda is calling on local knitters to help her make life a little warmer for Hurricane Sandy victims.
Jennifer Johnson Porter is hoping residents volunteer to help make gloves, blankets and scarves to send to affected people...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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Government will this month implement a new two-channel declaration system at the airport, aimed at speeding the flow of travellers.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Customs said the “red/green system,” set to be implemented at the LF Wade Internat...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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Tourism
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A pelican has been spotted hunting for fish near Coney Island in Hamilton Parish.
The immature brown pelican, a rare visitor to Bermuda, may have been blown off course by Hurricane Sandy two weeks ago.
Although still young, the bird is around four fe...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Paterson Contracting has shut its doors and is set to be wound up after falling more than $1 million in debt.
The company had struggled due to the slowdown of the construction industry and has already laid off all of its staff.
According to a notice ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two young Bermudians have started a campaign to get online voting implemented for those studying overseas.
The move came amid concerns that students who cannot make it home for the December 17 general election will not be able to participate.
More th...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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Politics
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Parliament Street in Hamilton will be closed to traffic between Front and Reid Streets until Thursday, as trenching by workmen continues.
The City of Hamilton issued an apology to motorists who frequent this area for any inconvenience caused by the c...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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Taxi owners and operators who are not GPS compliant should not be punished for the time being, according to the Taxi Commission.
But new initiatives are being prepared to benefit those operators who have the proper equipment and are fully compliant w...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two brothers and a young woman have been jailed for ambushing two people trying to buy drugs.
Ezra Williams, 27, received a six-year sentence from Acting Puisne Judge Juan Wolffe. His brother, Ezra Ararat, 25, and Zharrin Simmons, 20, were each sente...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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Court
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A South African rugby player was in police custody last night over an alleged assault that left a US player with spinal injuries during the World Rugby Classic.
US team manager Tim Kluempers said 34-year-old fly half Leif Gibson may never play again ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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