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Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz last night hit back at critics of the $22 million Heritage Wharf upgrade, stating that the project had got off to a good start and was creating opportunities for Bermudians.
He said Bermudians had been put first in ...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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Governor George Fergusson will this weekend authorise pirates to kidnap several members of the public — to raise funds for the Bermuda Sloop Foundation.
The second annual Pirates of Bermuda fundraiser is set to come to a head on Saturday, with 32 “ho...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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A 25-year-old Southampton man caught driving while impaired was allowed to keep his licence yesterday.
Robert Hill was banned from driving all vehicles except the van he uses for his job with a water supply company.
Magistrates’ Court heard he was st...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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Government is calling on Bermuda’s charities to give their views on reform of the legislation governing the sector.
A press statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs noted that despite the fact that “extensive charities policy development consultat...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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Bermuda’s junior swimmers returned home to a heroes’ welcome from the Carifta Swimming Championships in Jamaica last night.
And not even a late arrival from Miami and the loss of half the team’s luggage, which was misplaced en route to Bermuda, could...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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Colin Thompson
Immigration authorities need to “name and shame” lawbreaking employers, Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert last night told a workers’ meeting.
Mr Furbert and BIU head organiser George Scott met with about 30 construction workers to air ...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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Anti-drink driving group CADA will today host the first of two public discussions on the potential impact of police checkpoints.
The organisation has been campaigning to implement such checkpoints for several years, noting their success in reducing d...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new application for iPhones will deliver maps, graphics and updates on the ongoing bid to secure protected status for the Sargasso Sea.
The app has been launched by the Sargasso Sea Alliance.
That partnership is a Bermuda-based scientific initiativ...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Warwick they believe to be linked.
Jewellery, liquor and electronic items were taken from homes in Purvis Estate on Monday.
A Police spokesman said: “The complaint states they left their home secure ...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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Parking in the City of Hamilton could become easier if City Hall adopts a new system based on a smartphone app.
Businessman John Tomlinson promoted the application, called Parkmobile, at yesterday’s City Council meeting.
He explained that the system ...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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