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Environmentalists protested outside the House of Assembly yesterday in a bid to highlight the need for action on climate change and pollution.
More than 40 people gathered outside the House at lunchtime carrying placards with slogans such as “People ...
DATE: Jul 20, 2019
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The Government will continue to put Bermudians first in the future, the Premier pledged yesterday.
David Burt said that his administration has “made progress in delivering on our promises” in its first two years.
He added: “As we look forward to t...
DATE: Jul 20, 2019
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Legislation to raise the mandatory retirement age for Public Service workers by three years was passed with unanimous support in the House of Assembly yesterday.
Curtis Dickinson, the Minister of Finance, said the Public Service Superannuation Amendm...
DATE: Jul 20, 2019
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The owners of the former Riddell’s Bay Golf Course have applied to break up the land into 22 lots.
A subdivision application, submitted to the Department of Planning by Castile Holdings earlier this month, proposed the creation of new lots on the rec...
DATE: Jul 20, 2019
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Bermuda played a significant role in the historic first Moon landing, which happened 50 years ago today.
The United States’ Nasa tracking station on Cooper’s Island was part of the chain of centres around the world that helped monitor the flight of A...
DATE: Jul 20, 2019
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A luxury harbourside picnic and “dine in the dark” experiences are among the schedule of events for a revamped food festival in Hamilton.
Taste of Bermuda, organised by the City of Hamilton and the Bermuda Tourism Authority, will feature family favou...
DATE: Jul 20, 2019
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Fiona McWhirter
The Premier sported St George’s and Somerset ribbons as part of a charity’s Cup Match pinning tradition.
David Burt wore both clubs’ ribbons, which were designed to raise cash for Family Centre, at Cabinet Office.
Martha Dismont, the executive direct...
DATE: Jul 19, 2019
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A love of swimming and loquats were credited as the secrets to a long life as a woman celebrated her 105th birthday.
Myrtle Edness notched up the milestone on Wednesday and said that fresh fruit and regular dips in the sea had kept her healthy.
Ms Ed...
DATE: Jul 19, 2019
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Schoolgirls have created a public artwork to mark a milestone in space exploration.
Pupils from Bermuda High School painted the space-themed mural on the new Pembroke headquarters of security firm Bermuda Security Group.
The project was a collabora...
DATE: Jul 19, 2019
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The Government has launched a lawsuit to recover almost $800,000 of public money it loaned to an entertainment company to create a recording studio at Dockyard, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
Papers were filed in the Supreme Court against Anthony Blak...
DATE: Jul 19, 2019
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