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The executive officer of the National Training Board (NTB) has been placed on ?administrative leave? while an internal investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the quango is carried out.
Michael Stowe, who has held the post for six year...
DATE: Sep 25, 2006
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Internationally-renowned singer and former opera diva Kathleen Battle, who has been thrilling listeners and critics alike with her artistry throughout a long professional career, is expected to do no less when she appears before a select audience of ...
DATE: Sep 25, 2006
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The outcry over plans to build a new hospital on the Botanical Gardens has brought into focus that the only way Bermuda can guarantee protection of her open spaces is to put them into the custody of the National Trust.
It might not come as a surprise...
DATE: Sep 25, 2006
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A Bermudian accused of operating a drug smuggling ring will appear in court in Jamaica today for extradition proceedings to the US.
Anthony Quinton Beech was arrested at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay last Thursday while trying to leav...
DATE: Sep 25, 2006
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Six-year-old Jeremy Bordage, who was an inspiration for the Team Hope charity runners that raised $116,000 in this year?s May 24 Marathon Derby, has died.
The youngster, who had cerebral palsy, was a student at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy. His mo...
DATE: Sep 25, 2006
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A charter boat captain pledged last night to return to sea within days after the 72-foot mast on his catamaran collapsed mid-sail ? leaving 25 passengers and three crew members miraculously uninjured.
Beez Evans described how he watched in horror as ...
DATE: Sep 24, 2006
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An undertaking by Premier Alex Scott to give full details on the decision to build a hospital in the Botanical Gardens and the possibility of a reversal if there is overwhelming opposition, has been welcomed by the National Trust.
The Trust has produ...
DATE: Sep 24, 2006
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The dramatic rescues of five swimmers within the space of 20 minutes at Horseshoe Bay as giant waves and sea swell created by distant Hurricane Helene crashed ashore earlier this week made news headlines.
It was a busy day for the three lifeguards an...
DATE: Sep 24, 2006
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The Royal Gazette's deputy chief photographer, Tamell Simons, will be on board the Spirit of Bermuda for its maiden voyage to Bermuda.
He will be filing daily updates and pictures on the sloop's progress, so don't miss The Royal Gazette all of next w...
DATE: Sep 24, 2006
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The Bermuda Hospitals Board initially favoured building the new hospital at the Arboretum, but this was vetoed by Government.
The next plan was to rebuild the hospital on its current site ? an idea favoured by the public. However, this more expensive...
DATE: Sep 24, 2006
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