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A tsunami warning exercise, involving Bermuda and other countries in the region, has been scheduled for Wednesday.
The exercise, involving the Bermuda Weather Service, will simulate an undersea earthquake and landslide off the coast of Portugal.
An ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2014
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A “Cinderella” gunman who was convicted for a gang shooting after leaving his shoe at the crime scene will be eligible for parole two-and-a-half years sooner than orginally intended following a Court of Appeals judgement.
Anwar Muhammad, 24, had been...
DATE: Mar 24, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
City Food Festival in Victoria Park
DATE: Mar 23, 2014
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Government is pressing ahead with plans for a National Gender Policy in order to promote equality for women.
Community Affairs Minister Wayne Scott said that gender equality on the Island needed to be “promoted more in Bermuda” adding that “investing...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
The cost of a cab ride is set to go up by 25 percent as part of a major Government overhaul of the industry.
The number of passengers taxis are permitted to carry will increase from six to seven and drivers will also be able to display advertising ma...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Wedco chairman Ray Charlton has denied there has been a change in direction for the future of Victoria and Albert Rows.
Mr Charlton said he still hoped the historic buildings could be renovated should a viable option be found but that the development...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government’s financial statements for the 2012/13 fiscal year have been given an unqualified audit for the first time in six years.
The statements for the Consolidated Fund — Government’s general operating account — were tabled in the House of Assemb...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Bermuda has taken part in an international campaign to eradicate violence against women with a presentation at City Hall.
Visiting Class Afloat students from the tall ship SS Sørlandet — which is currently in Bermuda as part of a nine-month education...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Legislation allowing exempt companies to purchase property in Bermuda, branded a “sell-out” by the Opposition, has won approval in the House of Assembly.
The Companies Amendment Act 2014, tabled by Economic Development Minister Grant Gibbons, is inte...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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Crew from Class Afloat lunched the one hour benefit reading at City Hall to raise awareness and funds to mark V Day, a global movement to end violence against women and girls. (Photos by Akil Simmons)
DATE: Mar 21, 2014
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