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Water truckers say they are struggling to keep up with demand as rain fails to fall on Bermuda.
The Island is six inches below normal rainfall levels so far this year although Bermuda Weather Service director Mark Guishard said the current dry spell ...
DATE: May 22, 2009
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Visitor arrivals and spending plummeted by more than a quarter in the first three months of this year, according to figures released yesterday.
Announcing the Department of Tourism's 2009 First Quarter figures, Premier Ewart Brown said: "It should be...
DATE: May 22, 2009
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A motorcyclist had his ribs broken in a collision with a taxi this week.
Police say the accident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on North Shore Road in Devonshire, near the junction with Loyal Hill Road.
"It appears that the motorcycle was travellin...
DATE: May 22, 2009
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In preparation for next year's census, 300 households across the Island were chosen for a pre-test, called a "dress rehearsal" by Government.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Acting Premier Elvin James explained the test is to "fine-tune ...
DATE: May 22, 2009
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Royal Gazette editor Bill Zuill launched a spirited public defence of the paper in a speech last night saying despite the Premier's "war" against the publication, he's still ready to sit down and talk.
Mr. Zuill was addressing Sandys Rotary Club afte...
DATE: May 21, 2009
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The popular Christmas boat parade will be back on December 12 to celebrate the Island's 400th anniversary year.
The parade took a break in 2008 after celebrating its tenth year due to declining numbers of participants.
The inaugural year saw 70 vesse...
DATE: May 21, 2009
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A video by students to warn others of the dangers of Internet bullying is to be broadcast on television as a public service announcement.
Students at CedarBridge Academy clinched the top prize in Government's 'Stop Cyber-bullying' contest with their ...
DATE: May 21, 2009
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The Bermuda Police Service is ordering protective vests for its officers from a company in Northern Ireland.
Lisburn firm Global Armour is to supply the equipment. It manufactures body armour, helmets, gloves, riot control equipment, ballistic shiel...
DATE: May 21, 2009
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Tickets for a concert by R&B superstar Mary J Blige and Grammy Award-winning Robin Thicke go on sale on Saturday, priced from $105 upwards.
On-the-spot auditions will also be held to find talented local singers to open the event for the singing legen...
DATE: May 21, 2009
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A flat screen television was stolen from a Warwick home after someone broke in.
On Tuesday Police were called to a house on Spice Hill Road where the complainant said that between 12 noon and 12.30 p.m. someone broke into her home.
The culprit stole...
DATE: May 21, 2009
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