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The Island’s shipping and courier companies wasted no time informing customers they no longer have to pay the higher 25 percent duty rate for imported goods after Mailboxes Unlimited’s Supreme Court victory.
Customs officials yesterday confirmed the ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2012
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A grandfather has praised a “hero” Bermudian and hospital staff for saving the life of his drowning grandson.
Alan Cavon, from Toronto, said the drama happened when he visited Admiralty House beach, Pembroke, with three-year-old Oscar on Sunday Augus...
DATE: Aug 24, 2012
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Health Minister Zane DeSilva yesterday urged construction workers to start preparing for potentially even leaner times with the hospital redevelopment project entering its latter stages.
The Minister — the president of Island Construction — also call...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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A new tropical depression has formed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tropical depression ten was last night located 1,894 nautical miles, or 2,179 land miles, east southeast of Bermuda.
The closest point of approach to the Island by Saturday evening was fore...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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With a new school year looming, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith moved to allay parental concerns over Government’s public school restructuring — part of which was struck down in court at this month.
She also downplayed the continued absence of...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
A sudden, torrential storm washed out Harbour Nights shortly after the event opened last night, sending visitors and vendors alike scrambling for cover.
The hour-long cloudburst shortly after 7pm flooded sections of Front Street and turned other city...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Developers are seeking to trim back plans to build more town houses at Fritholme Garden Estate, citing economic concerns.
The Elbow Beach Hotel and Development Company was given planning permission in 2004 to build more than 60 housing units on land ...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Launched by the Center for Justice, one of several organisations campaigning for the change, the petition reads : “We, the undersigned, urge the Government to act now and to amend the Human Rights Act 1981 to prohibit discrimination on the grounds of...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Teammates of former PHC Zebras striker Kallan Johnston yesterday paid tribute to the late footballer.
Mr Johnston’s lifeless body was discovered at a Southcote Road, Paget residence last Thursday.
Police were dispatched to the scene after receiving a...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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Colin Thompson
Venom, the pit bull dog who hit the headlines amid an animal cruelty controversy, has died.
The news was revealed yesterday by SPCA inspector Glyn Roberts, who said there are plans to install a bench and plaque in his memory.
There was an outpouring ...
DATE: Aug 23, 2012
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