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Allowing gaming for cruise ships in port should be considered simultaneously with gaming for Bermuda as a whole, according to Kim Swan.
Mr Swan, who was elected as a UBP MP, criticised Government for what he said was its over-reliance on cruise ships...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Parents outraged by the proliferation of gun violence and murder in Bermuda have spoken out on the downside of social networking and the revealing of a murder victim’s identity before their loved ones hear the news.
The murder of Stefan Burgess, the ...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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Crime
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A 14-year-old girl who had been missing since Friday has been found, police announced yesterday.
India Burchall returned “safe and well” according to a spokesman, who thanked the public for assistance in finding her.
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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Other
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A teenager yesterday admitted stealing more than $9,000 worth of jewellery, electronic equipment and alcohol in a string of burglaries in Southampton.
Tahva Virgil, 17, broke into two homes in Turtle Place and a third in Riviera Road on Friday, Decem...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert does not want to comment on his opposition to cruise ship gaming, which he expressed when it was debated and defeated in the House of Assembly in 2009.
At the time he sat in the House of Assembly as an independent and ...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Discontent is being expressed by some residents, particularly senior citizens, over the move by Bermuda Gas & Utility Company Limited from its city premises on Church Street to Serpentine Road.
Although the relocation took place last summer some cust...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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Other
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In spite of the Island’s much-publicised economic woes, many local charities are faring well, according to the Centre on Philanthropy.
“I’m very positive about 2012,” said executive director Pamela Barit Nolan. “There’s a lot to deal with, but a sens...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
One of Kenya's greatest long distance runner, Douglas Wakiihuri, has expressed gratitude to Bermuda for helping improve the lives of children in Africa's second largest slum.
A snowballing success story, which gained momentum when the 1987 World Mara...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Police report making a third arrest in connection with the gun murder of Stefan Burgess.
A 32-year-old man is being held on suspicion of the murder. Two men initially arrested also remain in custody.
Police also reported a January 9 arrest for impair...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Road safety campaigners believe a decrease in fatal crashes shows their message is finally getting across to motorists.
Nine people were killed on Bermuda’s roads in 2011, the lowest figure since 2004, indicating a grim trend which has claimed 127 li...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
