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A 24-year-old woman remains in intensive care at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after a motorcycle accident.
Last night she was described as stable but in critical condition.
The Warwick resident was badly injured when her bike crashed on Crow Lan...
DATE: Dec 18, 2010
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Filipino Charlotte de Leon was one of only a handful of expatriates to attend the proclamation of International Migrants Day yesterday.
She said she came because she believes her former employers, Opus Lounge, have mistreated her.
Eleven months ago s...
DATE: Dec 18, 2010
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The Bermuda Weather Service insists it’s too early to predict if unsettled weather will clear in time for Christmas next weekend but poor conditions are likely to persist for the next several days at least.
According to a weather service spokesman, a...
DATE: Dec 18, 2010
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A selection of pictures taken this week by the Royal Gazette photographers
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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A group of Bermudians are travelling to Cambodia in February to build houses for those in need in one of the world’s poorest countries.
And they are offering Bermudians a chance to give an “alternative Christmas present” a $100 water well.
Group le...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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An injured man was rushed to the Island by helicopter after suffering serious hand and arm injuries on board a Turkish cargo ship.
The MV Askabat, on route from Norfolk, Virginia to Waterford, Ireland, was 400 miles Northeast of Bermuda when she sent...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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A sailboat with one person onboard had to call for rescue after running aground in St George's harbour.
The 26ft sloop Summer Delight dragged her anchor under high winds and rough seas, and at 4.30am yesterday sent out a distress call.
The boat took ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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Bermuda's migrant workers were told this afternoon that they must not be scared to speak out if they are suffering workplace abuse.
The Island recognised International Migrants Day in a ceremony at City Hall this afternoon.
And Economy Minister Kim W...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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Belco today announced it has implemented a pay freeze to avoid immediate redundancies.
The company has also said it is seeking to defer an increase in its rates to help consumers during the recession.
In a statement today, the company said: “Bermuda ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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The Island's post offices will close for Christmas at 5pm on Friday, December 24.
The General Post Office and all sub-offices will reopen at 8am on Wednesday, December 29.
Customers are requested to collect packages as soon as possible to avoid delay...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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