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Several thousand dollars have been deposited into a newly formed account aimed at assisting senior citizens, especially those on fixed incomes, who are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet and keep their lights on.
This follows Royal ...
DATE: Jan 04, 2012
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Bad weather in the local area yesterday forced a number of flight cancellations from Canada and the US eastern seaboard, due to heavy crosswinds at the LF Wade Internationa Airport. The Bermuda Weather Service said last night: “A Severe Weather Watch...
DATE: Jan 04, 2012
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Government is seeking representation in global financial institutions, and more autonomy to negotiate commercial treaties in a more modern partnership with the UK.
In its submission to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office which is consulting on a new ...
DATE: Jan 04, 2012
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Politics
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Auditor General Heather Matthews yesterday accused Premier Paula Cox of misleading the public by playing down the failings of a key committee.
Ms Matthews revealed last month she was unable to publish her Annual Report for the years for 2008/09 and 2...
DATE: Jan 04, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bird watchers recorded two species that were new to the annual Christmas Bird Count last week.
The enthusiasts fanned across Bermuda for the count which was held on December 27. In total 7,659 birds were seen, down by more than 1,000 compared to last...
DATE: Jan 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Two fraudsters who led a worldwide Ponzi scheme involving Bermudian Andre Curtis face decades in jail if found guilty of new federal charges.
Daniel Two Feathers and Shawn Swor have been charged in the US federal court with investment fraud, receipt ...
DATE: Jan 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A fire reportedly started by a Molotov cocktail was extinguished by residents at Plaices Point Road, Pembroke, police said, at 11am on Sunday.
According to a neighbour, a couch outside a home was set alight. The Bermuda Fire Service also responded. N...
DATE: Jan 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Buzz chain of cafes is launching an apprenticeship for college students in the coming year.
The programme, aimed at those interested in the restaurant business, will run as well as Buzz’s management trainee programme.
Buzz released a statement ou...
DATE: Jan 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A boat that capsized offshore at Sandys was confirmed last night as the 21 ft Red Hot.
Bermuda Maritime Operations said that two people were taken from the water following the accident, which occurred around 2pm yesterday. No injuries were reported.
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DATE: Jan 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A woman has been left fuming after she was accused of claim-jumping by a squatter at the Airport Dump.
Smith’s resident Trena Riley said she was trying to take away junk from the facility on December 16 when a man challenged her.
“A man came along an...
DATE: Jan 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
