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A book about the deadly 1977 riots that is set to go on sale later this month has received an “unprecedented amount” of interest.
The book launch of Island Flames, which delves into the murders, executions, chronic race problems and UK foreign policy...
DATE: Oct 15, 2015
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An army captain who came to Bermuda at the beginning of the Second World War with the US Army has died at the age of 104.
Fred Clipper was posted to the Island to protect the country as well as the shipping supply convoys from enemy submarines lurkin...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Bermuda’s young people have the potential to play a major role in local politics, a Progressive Labour Party open forum was told this week.
Addressing more than 200 people at the Bermuda Industrial Union Sweeting-Ball Memorial Hall on Monday, 23-year...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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The recreational drug MDMA — known as ecstasy or molly — has undergone a resurgence in use on the Island, according to sources.
Despite its old associations with nightclubs and concerts, the drug, which runs the risk of containing any number of other...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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The key to improving children’s health is changing the behaviour of adults, according to nurse Laura Lynn Jackson.
Ms Jackson, of the Department of Health, who spoke at Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday, urged parents and other adults to play their role...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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A local taxi service is introducing an app for customers to book a cab via their phones.
Bermuda Island Taxi Service announced it is launching Mobile Transport, initially for Android phones and extending to other devices in the months ahead.
“Tourism...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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A new art project has been created by the Chewstick Foundation as part of the Corporation of Hamilton’s upcoming City Arts Festival.
The steps on Chancery Lane have been given a dash of colour and decorated with words of poetry ahead of the festival,...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Bermuda must face the challenges facing the Island’s seniors, according to Age Concern chairperson Erwin Adderley.
Speaking at a Progressive Labour Party open forum on Monday, Mr Adderley said the ageing population is causing a greater burden on the ...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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Spreading positive vibes is all part of a day’s work for one local radio personality.
Brotha Richie, real name Lynwood Richardson, prides himself on living life purposefully and using his talents to make a difference.
The 42-year-old Smith’s resid...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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The Bermuda Industrial Union is preparing to release details on an ongoing rift with management at the Department of Marine and Ports, citing “concerns” about its director, Lieutenant Commander Richard Russell.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette after a...
DATE: Oct 14, 2015
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