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The four-man crew of the Elle were safely on dry land yesterday following a rescue from strong winds and high seas on Sunday.
Enjoying the St George’s Dinghy Club, crewman Jim Schweitzel said: “The winds were 40 to 90 knots, with waves bigger than I’...
DATE: Nov 08, 2011
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Memorial poppies are being distributed in recognition of the sacrifices borne by the Island’s war veterans and their families.
For Royal British Legion caseworker Carol Everson, Remembrance Day observed this Friday is all the more poignant for the dw...
DATE: Nov 08, 2011
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Two 18-year-old men have been arrested in connection with a gun found by police.
This afternoon a Police spokesman said: “About 2.30am on Saturday, November 5, police officers were on uniform patrol in the vicinity of the former Clayhouse Inn, locate...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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The MV Oleander picked up four survivors after they abandoned a yacht - one of several maritime emergencies caused by the gales affecting the Island.
Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre said that at about 3.30pm yesterday, the crew of M/v Oleander was...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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A man has admitted breaking into his neighbour's home while armed with a stun gun and attacking him.
Erskine Phillips, 33, of Middle Town Lane, Pembroke, pleaded guilty to burgling neighbour Wayne Wales' home on June 20 and causing Mr Wales actual bo...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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The sudden death of a 37-year-old Westgate inmate will be examined before a jury in an inquest set for January.
A drug overdose is suspected in the death of Kino Outerbridge, who collapsed in the prison on October 6, 2009.
Mr Outerbridge, who had bee...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Due to poor weather the St George's ferry has been suspended until further notice.
Dockyard may also experience interruptions and a notice will be sent if services are to be suspended, a Government spokesman said.
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Firefighters were this morning called to the Swinging Doors nightclub after smoke was seen coming from the building.
The call was made at 12.28am and when firefighters arrived they had to force their way into the building, before quickly bringing the...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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Bermuda’s unique dialect was laid bare before a packed Bermuda College lecture hall by linguist Britanni Fubler.
Her comments at Thursday’s lecture were met with knowing laughs, and a few looks of surprise.
“We definitely have our own dialect. It qua...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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A campaign to provide food for families at Christmas has been launched by two charitable organisations.
The Lions Clubs of Bermuda, along with the Island’s MarketPlace stores, announced their 23rd annual ‘Share the Christmas Spirit’ campaign.
Fresh v...
DATE: Nov 07, 2011
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