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January could become the wettest in the island’s history, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.
Not including rainfall recorded yesterday, the island has already recorded more than 8.6 inches of rain this month — 1.26in shy of the record set in 1...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda Tourism Authority has countered claims that hotel accommodation and rentals have already been snapped up by visitors who want to watch the America’s Cup.
And the authority has now released a number of tips for those who want to witness the sp...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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Washington Lane in the heart of Hamilton’s shopping area is to get a makeover as part of a project to create a more “vibrant” city.
The City Arts Festival has joined forces with Washington Properties and identified the lane as needing major improveme...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has been welcomed into the National Council on Problem Gambling in the United States.
Richard Schuetz, the executive director of the commission, said the group looked forward to working with the NCPG on its commit...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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The Department of Education is hopeful that TN Tatem Middle School will reopen on February 20 after being forced to close the facility owing to mould and air- quality issues.
Students and teachers have been working with the department and teachers to...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
Robin Hood footballers and netball players brought some Christmas cheer to children in the war-torn city of Gulu in Uganda by donating an array of gifts.
Operating with the charity Children of Hope, the Bermuda club gave footballs, footballs kits and...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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Opportunities exist for Bermuda’s young people to contribute to research in the field of water management and sustainability, according to Bermudian scientist Tarik Smith.
Mr Smith is to speak tomorrow at the Bermuda College’s annual Science Week whi...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
Telecom company BTC Digicel was unable to secure Bermudian workers for 85 short-term positions that went to staff from overseas, according to Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister of Home Affairs.
She spoke after the large-scale hire over the weekend...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Public Accounts (PAC) is set to host its next public hearing tomorrow examining spending by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The committee has invited officers from the BTA to discuss matters arising out of t...
DATE: Jan 25, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The dream of experiencing South Africa’s big cats up close came with a crucial lesson for three locals who made the trip to volunteer at a sanctuary for the animals.
“Most people have this romanticised view of Africa and what is has to offer — wild a...
DATE: Jan 24, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell