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The City of Hamilton is “committed and determined” to make the proposed Par-la-Ville hotel “a reality, very soon”, Hamilton Rotarians were told yesterday.
However Government needs to stop “lollygagging” and encourage hospitality development, said Don...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
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An obstacle race through the streets of St George’s is now open for contestants — all in the name of charity.
The 5km Urban Foot Race, which is the second instalment of the Bermuda Triple Challenge fundraiser, will see teams of two racing through the...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
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Shadow Minister of Public Safety Michael Scott has mixed views on the prospects of success for upcoming gun bounty drive by CrimeStoppers Bermuda.
While hopeful the programme will be successful, Mr Scott said guaranteed anonymity and the money factor...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
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The Bermuda Farmers Association has called for a new policy on genetically modified seeds following the order to intercept imported seeds for local agriculture.
And the farmers have also confirmed that they will submit a combined exhibit at the Agric...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
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A rocket to be launched into space today from the US should be visible to any Bermuda residents who cast their eyes skyward.
The rocket will blast off from Wallops Island in Virginia, at 6pm Bermuda time, according to a report on Space.com.
The Antar...
DATE: Apr 17, 2013
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At least 16 of Bermuda's top athletes were caught up in a suspected terrorist bomb attack which left at least three people dead and more than 140 injured during the Boston marathon yesterday afternoon.
Two explosions went off just yards from the fini...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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A planned boycott of this week’s Agricultural Exhibition by irate farmers has been called off.
The Bermuda Farmers Association had said it was taking action against the annual event after years of “unnecessary bureaucratic red tape” that was putting ...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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Public Works staff taking basic skills classes at CARE Learning Centre have proven inspirational to their younger classmates.
“They do it for self-satisfaction, upward mobility in the workplace, and to assist their children with their school work,” s...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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Tomorrow marks the deadline for charities to have their say on updates to the Charities Act, 1978.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy described the amendments as expanding the definition of “charitable organisations”.
The intent is to provide an incr...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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Local landscapers used their chainsaws for charity, clearing out invasive casuarina pines from a protected beauty spot.
The Alfred Blackburn Smith reserve in Paget, cared for by the Bermuda Audubon Society, was cleared by Horsfield Landscape and Desi...
DATE: Apr 16, 2013
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