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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle arrives in Hamilton (Photographs by Sideya Dill)
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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For more than ten years, Ernest “Shuby” DeGrilla has helped the island’s seniors see the island and make doctor’s appointments through his work at Project Action.
However, with the charity’s future still in the balance, he hopes more people will step...
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public got a reminder in the House of Assembly that the Commission of Inquiry tasked with investigating government contracts opted to include the contentious airport development deal.
Walter Roban, the Shadow Minister of Home Affairs, noted that ...
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Jonathan Bell
A trio of senators have vowed to fight an amendment to the Human Rights Act, which they believe discriminates against same-sex couples.
The Bill, which aims to strengthen the definition of marriage between a heterosexual couple, will go today before ...
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Two Canadian tourists have had their “faith restored in human nature” after a local taxi driver went above and beyond the call of duty to return the backpack they accidentally left in his cab.
Jo and Phil Mather, who are visiting the island from Onta...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
A Bill reforming the process by which adopted children can obtain Bermudian status has been passed in the House of Assembly.
The Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment (Adoption) Act 2016 specifies that adopted children with at least one Bermu...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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The chairman of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has accused parliamentarians of potentially deterring “hundreds of millions” of dollars’ worth of investment in the island by Caesars Entertainment Corporation with their “political theatre”.
Alan ...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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Sam Strangeways
A seminar in Hamilton tonight aims to “educate, inform and empower” Bermudians studying abroad in how to deal correctly with law enforcement.
The free-to-attend session, from 6pm at the Chewstick Culture Hub, is in response to the ongoing racial ten...
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Chief Justice Ian Kawaley has released a full judgment explaining why he didn’t stop the referendum on same-sex relationships from going ahead despite it being held in a “somewhat shabby and shambolic fashion”.
The 44-page verdict expands on Mr Justi...
DATE: Jul 14, 2016
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Sam Strangeways
Restrooms near beaches and in parks, some of which were renovated just six months ago, are being targeted by vandals.
The Ministry of the Environment last week appealed to the public for help in reporting vandalism to police and the Department of Par...
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