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Archbishop of York John Sentamu is coming to Bermuda as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations next month.
Rev. Sentamu — the first black Archbishop of York and the second most senior cleric in the Church of England — was born in Uganda where he ...
DATE: Sep 24, 2009
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The Premier's executive aide Jamahl Simmons revealed last night that he was quitting at the end of the year — with the hope of running for the PLP at the next election.
The 38-year-old told The Royal Gazette he only ever planned to do the job for a y...
DATE: Sep 24, 2009
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Albert Jackson, husband of Shadow Health and Seniors Minister Louise Jackson, died yesterday following a year-long battle with cancer.
Mr. Jackson, 90, served as the first chairman of the Human Rights Commission and as Senate president for 11 years.
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DATE: Sep 24, 2009
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A 46-year-old Pembroke man pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine nearly three years after he was caught by Police.
John Arorash, of St. Monica's Road, was arrested October 27, 2006.
Prosecutor Nicole Smith told Magistrates' Court officers spotted Aror...
DATE: Sep 24, 2009
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian teacher who runs a school in Ethiopia is appealing for equipment to take back there next month.
Amadi Selassie, also known as Donnelle Lynch, wants to fill a container with supplies for His Imperial Majesty Institute in Shashamane in the ...
DATE: Sep 23, 2009
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Apparently there's a saying in Haiti: "Bermuda really loves us."
Good Samaritan Phillip Rego has organised yet another collection for the impoverished nation, in the hope that residents will respond.
A container was filled with items last night and t...
DATE: Sep 23, 2009
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two brothers who set a world record by travelling to Bermuda on a flatboat have now crossed the Atlantic in the same style boat.
Ralph Brown, 50, and Robert Brown, 52, set out from Tampa, Florida, in the 21ft boat on June 27. They travelled north to ...
DATE: Sep 23, 2009
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Speculation is mounting that businessman Mark Byrne has resigned as chairman of the Board of Education.
A highly placed source told The Royal Gazette that the board was told at a meeting last week that the Flagstone Re boss had stepped down as chairm...
DATE: Sep 23, 2009
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Shadow Tourism Minister Michael Dunkley believes Bermuda is facing one of the worst winter seasons hotels have seen to date.
And Senator Dunkley said those working in the industry were already feeling the pinch as a result of the lower air arrivals.
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DATE: Sep 23, 2009
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Justice campaigner Marsha Jones has welcomed news that Police stopped and searched over 50 people at the weekend in a bid to thwart anticipated firearms incidents.
As The Royal Gazette reported yesterday, officers invoked powers under the Criminal Co...
DATE: Sep 23, 2009
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