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The Bermuda Weather Service is keeping a close eye on an area of low pressure that is forming to the southwest of the Island.
According to the latest National Hurricane Centre (NHC) forecast released at 3pm yesterday there is a 20 per cent chance it ...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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Schools face “utter chaos” at the start of term if an attempt to block teacher transfers succeeds, according to union leader Mike Charles.
The Royal Gazette understands the Bermuda Parent Teacher Student Association has filed an injunction to challen...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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The new-look Ewing Street was reopened yesterday evening at a celebratory block party attended by residents and dignitaries.
The area has been undergoing an enhancement project for more than a year, which has included the planting of a selection of ...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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A popular fireman, Dawayne Smith, is being mourned after his sudden death while out running.
The married father of three was 42 years old.
Mr Smith, who had worked for the Marriott Castle Harbour and for Butterfield and Vallis before discovering his ...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
The weakness of the Canadian dollar is a likely contributor to the drop in Canadian visitors to the Island, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
“We can’t say that with 100 per cent certainly until we’ve seen more travel and economic data from...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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It was a tough go for Holly O’Leary, a Bermudian in Canada who swam a gruelling eight hours and 16.5km in support of a charity for children — but she made it.
“If I can do it, so can you,” Ms O’Leary told The Royal Gazette. “I’d love to see something...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s first-ever youth bridge team travelled to Chicago, Illinois, to compete in a national championship youth event earlier this month.
Liam Peniston, Ruskin Cave, Tyler Irby and Gianluca Cacace took part in the America Contract Bridge League (A...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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The Progressive Labour Party last night outlined its vision for the future of L.F. Wade International Airport at a public meeting.
The One Bermuda Alliance has outlined plans to build a new terminal through a public-private partnership with the Cana...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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Sarah Lagan
The first phase of a hotel development at Morgan’s Point has been given the go-ahead by the Development Applications Board.
According to planning applications, the first step of the project will include an 84-key hotel, a 77-slip marina and 149 resid...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ministry of Public Works is urging members of the public to trim overhanging trees and branches as the Island approaches the peak of hurricane season.
Meanwhile crews from the Highways section are set to tackle several problem areas over the next...
DATE: Aug 21, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes