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Government must continue to be bold in today’s Throne Speech to get Bermuda back on track, according to Sir John Swan.
The former UBP Premier told The Royal Gazette that Bermuda needed to become more of a global economy in the next 12 months, and he ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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The Chief Justice has bemoaned the lack of ‘civility and cooperation’ between the Corporation of Hamilton and Government.
Ian Kawaley’s comments came as he ruled the City’s clamping policy invalid because it had not been advertised properly.
In a wri...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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A cruise ship worker involved in a plot to smuggle $53,000 worth of cocaine into Bermuda has lost an appeal of his jail sentence.
Jamaican national Delroy Duncan was imprisoned for nine years in June, 2012, after his co-conspirator, Clarence James — ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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More than $200,000 in criminal proceeds has been handed out to community projects.
The “cash back for communities” initiative led to five groups — North Village Community Club, Pembroke Hamilton Club, Team Street Safe, Focus Counselling and Family Ce...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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Bermuda’s open spaces sustained devastating damage during Hurricane Gonzalo and Tropical Storm Fay that will take more than a year to clear up.
The National Trust, which is responsible for 272 acres of open land as well as scores of listed buildings,...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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Government may have scrapped the National Health Plan that was expected, but a Bermuda Health Plan has been proposed for the fresh sitting of Parliament.
Health Minister Jeanne Atherden had made brief reference to the plan in September. In today’s Th...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
The final preparations are being made on the new footbridge being constructed at Bailey’s Bay.
Tucker Murphy, on behalf of the Friends of Bermuda Railway, said it is hoped the bridge will be complete by the end of this month or the first week of De...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Sarah Lagan
Bermuda’s senior citizens have been treated to a three-course French meal to celebrate their resilience in the wake of the recent storms.
The Taste of France luncheon for members of the Seniors’ Learning Centre was provided for free by Beau Rivage’s ...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Sarah Lagan
A US magazine has shone a spotlight on Bermuda’s International Marathon Weekend with a three-page feature.
The article in Northwest Runner, a monthly magazine based in Washington state, praises the Island and its friendliness during the annual runnin...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Scott Neil
The first woman to fly solo around the world, Jerrie Mock, who made Bermuda the first stop on her historic journey in 1964, has died at the age of 88.
When Mrs Mock took off from Columbus, Ohio, on March 19, 1964, she was attempting to be the first w...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Adrian Robson
