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National heroes were never meant to be named every year, according to Minister of Community, Culture and Sports Wayne Scott.
His comments came in the House of Assemby this morning following confirmation this week that no new heroes would be named whe...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Smith’s man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
The defendant, who can not be named for legal reasons, pleaded not guilty.
According to prosecutor Maria Sofianos the offence took place between a ...
DATE: Jun 06, 2014
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One of Bermuda’s oldest forts will kick off its 400th birthday celebrations with a tribute to the military by the Bermuda Regiment.
Fort St Catherine — in St George’s — will on Saturday see a salute to the soldiers throughout history who have served ...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
No new names will be added to the list of Bermuda’s heroes when the Island celebrates National Heroes Day later this month.
It is the second consecutive year that the Island has failed to recognise any candidates eligible for the honour.
The scheme w...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
A local businessman is doing his part to ensure that the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s award winning character development programme stays afloat.
Jim Butterfield, co-owner of wholesale distributors Butterfield & Vallis, has chartered the charity’s sail...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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Colin Thompson
The ornate iron tower positioned on Harrington Sound Road is undergoing a facelift.
Ornamental Iron Works are renovating the tower, which was originally owned by Deepdene Manor — a hotel which operated until the 1970s.
Ornamental Iron Works manager R...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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A Bermuda Institute student has been recommended to attend the 2014 Envision Career Exploration programme at Franklin W Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Massachusetts in July.
Tariq Basden, 16, received his recommendation from Loras College in...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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The Department of Marine and Ports has promised extra ferries this weekend to help serve passengers on two visiting cruise ships.
A spokesman for the department said that on Saturday, the department will increase service on both the Blue and Orange R...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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A horrific image of an elderly care home resident with massive bed sores has been used to reinforce calls for an independent watchdog for the nursing home sector.
Derrick Burgess, Progressive Labour Party Seniors and Workers spokesman, showed the ima...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A new facility providing accommodation to scores of homeless people could soon be open.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy yesterday announced plans to renovate a disused Government building to provide “dignified emergency housing for the most vulner...
DATE: Jun 05, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
