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The project to create a replica of a 17th century settler’s house is now well on its way, with the building frame and roof structure completed.
The building, located next to Carter House, Bermuda’s oldest home, has a frame made of raw tree trunks.
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DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert has highlighted the need to provide “the most value-added vacation experience” for Bermuda’s visitors.
The Minister said that was the message which resonated clearly when he attended the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism A...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Governor George Fergusson capped a memorable sailing debut on local waters during the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Anniversary Regatta.
Mr Fergusson was among the Team Tiburón crew that swept line honours in both races sailed in the regatta.
Team Tibur...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Struggling pensioners who own their own homes or have an interest in property are still being denied state financial aid, Opposition politician Louise Jackson claimed.
The One Bermuda Alliance MP said despite amended regulations which came into effec...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A Pembroke man accused of handling ammunition had his charges dismissed in Magistrates’ Court.
Julian Washington, 22, was remanded last month on charges he handled a 0.45 calibre cartridge on or about January 8 in Pembroke.
Mr Washington was not requ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Visitors and the travelling public are being badly affected by Bermuda’s failing buses, Shadow Transport Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin told MPs..
The Opposition MP spoke out in the House of Assembly about the fact that 18 buses were out of service...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Witnesses recounted how they “sat stunned and in shock” as a gunman walked into a barbershop on Saturday and gunned down a 31-year-old Pembroke man. The murder, committed in broad daylight is being touted as “a gang ordered hit” on a man who fled to ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards called on the Premier to reveal the amount of a bond Government is planning to issue to raise cash to fund current expenses and service existing debt.
The Opposition MP told the House of Assembly he was “taking th...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
MPs have approved legislation which will allow Bermuda to meet its obligations to the US under a recently ratified treaty on legal assistance in criminal matters.
The instrument of ratification for the treaty was signed by US President Barack Obama a...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Politics
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A new cruise ship will be stopping in Bermuda as of next year.
Norwegian Cruise Line announced in its 2013/14 brochure that Bermuda will be among the debut destinations for its brand new ship, Norwegian Breakaway.
The ship will also cruise to Florid...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Tourism
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