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With the passing of Nelson Mandela, leading figures across the community shared their thoughts on his meaning in their lives.
Former Premier Alex Scott
Nelson Mandela is a prototype of a freedom fighter. In his initial struggles, he was an enemy of...
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The Anglican Church of Bermuda expressed sadness at the death of Mr Mandela, and intends to hold special prayers at the Cathedral on the day of the former South Africa president’s funeral.
The Anglican Church of Bermuda currently has two priests trai...
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Hospital chiefs raised a number of legal challenges during a police investigation into the death of popular bar owner Hubert Brown, it has been claimed.
Mr Brown, who ran Hubie’s Bar on Angle Street, died at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Decem...
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Gareth Finighan
Nelson Mandela was recalled warmly by veteran Bermudian politician Sir John Swan — who, now aged 78, took the occasion to reflect on his own mortality.
The former Premier told The Royal Gazette: “After apartheid was dismantled, I happened to be in th...
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Jonathan Bell
Authorities are refusing to comment on reports that as much as $2 million has been stolen from the offices of the Accountant General.
The Royal Gazette first received information about the purported theft last month. Unofficial sources claimed that a...
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Gareth Finighan
Island leaders have joined in a worldwide outpouring of love and tributes to South Africa’s first black president Nelson Mandela, who has died at 95.
Hailed as the champion against apartheid, Mr Mandela had been receiving intense home-based medical c...
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A revolutionary turned visionary, Nelson Mandela first fired the spirits of politically conscious Bermudians more than 50 years ago.
Decades later the Island also played a quiet role in talks between South Africa’s National Party and the African Nati...
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Jonathan Bell
Bermuda Hospitals Board thanked the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, the Kiwanis Club of St George’s and the Kiwanis Foundation of New England & Bermuda District for a donation of $5,000.
The money will be used to buy emergency equipment, for furniture and ...
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A petition urging Government to reconsider dangerous dog legislation and return a pit bull puppy to its owners has continued to garner support.
As of yesterday afternoon, the change.org petition had more than 1,600 signatures.
The issue was highlight...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Nelson Mandela, a symbol of resistance and resilience for the world who spent nearly three decades in prison for his ideals and then led his nation, has died at age 95.
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