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Construction work at the new hospital temporarily halted this morning after a small fire broke out at the site.
Workers quickly attended the fire with extinguishers, and were joined within minutes by the Bermuda Fire Service.
The cause of the fire h...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A young Bermudian who raised $5,000 to help build homes for people devastated by an earthquake, has returned home from a life changing experience in Haiti.
Gabrielle Boyer, 22, helped build 100 homes in just one week for former US President Jimmy Car...
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More than 100 volunteers were honoured this year at the 7th Annual Volunteer Recognition Reception held at the Ace Building.
The reception also marked the last official event for the Centre on Philanthropy’s executive director Pamela Barit Nolan, who...
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The mother of a young heroin addict who died recently has spoken of her heart-rending battle to save him from his demons.
Lynn Spencer said she felt alone and let down by the system when dealing with son Christopher’s five-year battle with drugs.
He...
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Bermuda’s rehabilitation centres aren’t meeting the needs of the Island’s drug users, says the mother of a young addict who died recently.
Lynn Spencer had no idea where to turn for help when she learned her son Christopher was addicted to heroin.
“H...
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The Coalition for the Protection of Children has renewed the call to outlaw corporal punishment following the report of an alleged assault of a 13-year-old schoolgirl by a private school employee.
The employee in question, who was arrested for questi...
DATE: Dec 13, 2012
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The Island will acquire a new Bishop of Bermuda early next year — with two contenders nominated for the top job in the local Anglican community.
The choice between Reverend Nick Dill and the Venerable Andrew Doughty will be settled by majority vote i...
DATE: Dec 13, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
A Government Minister has pushed through a construction project bid that was 28 percent more than a Civil Service-recommended bid — and after the Minister herself had presented that lower and fully vetted bid to Cabinet, recommending it for approval....
DATE: Dec 13, 2012
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Rebecca Zuill
The search is on for stars in Bermuda’s hospitality industry.
The Visitor Industry Partnership’s VIP Excellence Awards was designed to “recognise those who go above and beyond the call of duty in the visitor industry”.
A prize of $10,000 will be give...
DATE: Dec 13, 2012
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Charities continue to benefit from the goodwill brought on by Christmas.
After distributing hundreds of gifts at their annual children’s Christmas party, the Coalition for the Protection of Children was able to donate gifts to the Salvation Army and...
DATE: Dec 13, 2012
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