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Proposals for the redevelopment of the former Casemates prison at Dockyard are to be invited this year, according to the latest annual report from the West End Development Corporation (Wedco).
The Corporation's 2008 report says that "attracting major...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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Legendary songwriter/producer Quincy Jones is to perform at the 2009 Bermuda Music Festival.
He will be joined by R&B songwriter/singer Ne-Yo, the Bermuda Department of Tourism announced today.
The 2009 festival will cost $1.2 million - roughly half ...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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Culture Minister Neletha Butterfield has led a Bermuda delegation to a regional conference in Guyana.
Former Premier Dame Jennifer Smith and United Bermuda Party Senator Michael Fahy joined Ms Butterfield at the 34th Commonwealth Parliamentary Associ...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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A reported increase in consumer confidence may be a side effect of recent political turmoil, according to the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce.
A recent survey by Total Research Associates showed the Consumer Confidence Index had risen 14 points in the la...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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A teenager accused of murdering Kellon Hill told a jury he punched but did not stab Mr. Hill after the two got into a fight.
Kellan Lewis claimed the violence flared after he called Mr. Hill's cousin a "sissy" as a joke, then made another joke about ...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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This yellow smart card could soon ease parking woes in the City of Hamilton.
By calculating parking to the minute, the Easy Park aims to maximise both motorists' time and money.
The credit card-sized device hangs in a vehicle window, displaying balan...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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Jobson's Cove was reopened yesterday after it was closed on Friday due to a possible sea snake sighting.
The Department of Parks issued an update on the sighting of an unidentified amphibious creature, possibly a snake, in the water off Jobson's Cove...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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Former National Liberal Party leader Charles Jeffers is calling for a new leader to start a party from Bermuda's grassroots, insisting: "Somebody out there has to know the hour has come."
Mr. Jeffers says the Island desperately needs an alternative t...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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Bermuda has a more expensive health care system than 24 out of 25 countries in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Only Americans pay more for their health care than people on the Island — with nations including the UK, Canada,...
DATE: Jul 21, 2009
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Whether it was in the courtroom, Parliament or his personal life, Julian Hall will always be remembered as the quintessential showman.
The charismatic lawyer had a love of music and the performing arts, and his own life was also filled with drama.
De...
DATE: Jul 20, 2009
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