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This year stood as a milestone for Barbados, which marked 50 prosperous years of independence in 2016 — but could Bermuda learn from its example?
A leading tourist destination with a background in sugar production, Barbados has developed an impressiv...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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“If you must drink, please don’t drive”, is the plea of Maceo Dill, whose cousin was killed in a road traffic accident earlier this year.
Bermuda footballer Tokia Russell became the island’s sixth of 11 road fatalities in 2016 when his motorcycle col...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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A van belonging to Wok Express was left teetering on the verge of a sharp incline on Random Lane in Warwick on Thursday night.
According to co-owner of Wok Express Solveiga Cailliere the circumstances of the incident were unclear but that the driver,...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Bermudian actor Jason Eddy is excited to return to the island to perform for the first time in almost 20 years.
Mr Eddy, who has made a name for himself acting across Europe, is set to take to the stage in a production of William Shakespeare’s comedy...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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A shrunken workforce, growing insecurity over jobs and major changes in the United States and Europe add up to an uncertain 12 months ahead for Bermuda, according to economist Craig Simmons.
But Mr Simmons also pointed to reasons to be cheerful, with...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Cole Simons expressed support last night for the decision to refuse the Reverend Nicholas Tweed’s work permit.
While Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister for Home Affairs, has come under heavy fire from the Progressive Labour Party, the People’s Cam...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Family members, friends and colleagues paid tribute to a loving mother, an inspirational teacher and a dedicated friend who would do anything for others after the passing of Brenda Mattingly. She was 62.
Mother of two and teacher for 30 years at Berm...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
Leading police officers Michael DeSilva and Nicholas Pedro have received awards for their service.
Mr DeSilva, the Commissioner of Police, gets the Queen’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, and Mr Pedro, the Chief Inspector, gets the award of t...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Bermudians came out in force to celebrate the end of 2016, and the start of a new year.
In St George’s, crowds enjoyed live entertainment before the traditional onion drop to see in 2017, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Meanwhile, hundre...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Retired Puisne Judge Norma Wade-Miller has topped the list of 11 Bermudians to be recognised in the New Year’s Honours List.
Mrs Justice Wade-Miller was appointed Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her decades of service to...
DATE: Dec 30, 2016
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