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The Bermuda Department of Tourism recently unveiled their latest efforts in attracting visitors to the Island with a $4.8 million advertising campaign. Only time will tell whether the ads have been effective with overseas residents. In the meantime, ...
DATE: Aug 22, 2012
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Tourism
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A 56-year-old who swore at police when he was drunk, was given a conditional discharge in Magistrates’ Court.
James Hill said he turned to alcohol following a divorce but was now undergoing treatment for his “problem”.
Crown counsel Susan Mulligan to...
DATE: Aug 22, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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Plans to redevelop a derelict church on Morgan’s Point have been submitted by developers looking to build multiple hotels in the area.
The church, located on Constitution Road, is described in the Department of Planning application as “a piece of Ber...
DATE: Aug 22, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More police officers will be trained to carry firearms, according to the Bermuda Police Service's pledges for the coming year.
With guns, gangs, drugs and violence continuing as the force's four key priorities, greater CCTV surveillance and an enhanc...
DATE: Aug 22, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A handful of elite construction firms are enjoying rich pickings while the rest face a scrap to survive, according to construction boss Alex DeCouto.
He urged Government to take major risks to reignite the tourism industry before numerous smaller com...
DATE: Aug 22, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Several men were embroiled in an altercation at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club following last Saturday’s Eastern Counties match.
Police say they attended following reports of an incident at about 8pm, and are now appealing for witnesses. No injuries were ...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Divers and accountants teamed up for a clean-up operation at John Smith’s Bay.
Members of Bermuda Sub-Aqua Club and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants collected several bags of garbage from the beach, and four plastic chairs, rope, gl...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Soldiers may soon be able to elect to be tried in Magistrates’ Court if they get into trouble at the Bermuda Regiment.
Currently military officers mete out discipline, but under legislative changes to be tabled in the House of Assembly during its nex...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Bus passengers will be able to pick up energy saving tips thanks to a new advertising campaign from the Department of Energy which focuses on energy efficiency.
The campaign titled ‘Did You Know?’ features small advertisements on bus handles Island-...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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The Department of Community and Cultural Affairs recently launched a campaign seeking to discover the true Bermudian identity. Yesterday, The Royal Gazette took to the streets, interested in learning what makes people ‘Proud to be Bermudian’.
Warwic...
DATE: Aug 21, 2012
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Other
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