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Government has decided to expand activities this year honouring the anniversary of emancipation.
On August 1, 1834, people of African descent were freed from their bondage of slavery in Bermuda and throughout the British Territories as well.
The Depa...
DATE: Jul 28, 2006
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The alumni of the defunct Bermuda Technical Institute will be holding a number of social events in coming weeks to mark the school?s 50th anniversary.
The Bermuda Technical Institute (BTI) was an all-boys high school dedicated to teaching trades and ...
DATE: Jul 28, 2006
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The Prime Minister of Dominica has publicly severed ties with a Bahamian businessman who claimed he was bringing a host of stars to Bermuda for an awards ceremony.
Roosevelt Skerrit announced in parliament that he had terminated the Government?s rela...
DATE: Jul 28, 2006
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The gang violence of the weekend makes it more important than ever to celebrate Bermuda?s young achievers, Education Minister Terry Lister told an awards ceremony on Wednesday.
He told students who have picked up scholarships and grants to help furth...
DATE: Jul 28, 2006
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Community Affairs Minister Dale Butler declared himself ?very worried? about the Human Rights Commission last night after it emerged that its chairman has resigned and its lead civil servant is still involved in disciplinary proceedings.
Rod Attride-...
DATE: Jul 28, 2006
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Almost a quarter of a million visitors came to Bermuda between April and June representing the highest number of tourists for any three-month period this millennium.
As a result the Island has edged closer to full hotel occupancy and set an all-time ...
DATE: Jul 28, 2006
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Driver collides with wall
A Warwick woman collided with a wall Wednesday night and was taken to the hospital.
The 27-year-old was on Khyber Pass when she apparently lost control of her Toyota Corolla.
As a result of the crash she sustained a broken w...
DATE: Jul 28, 2006
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Four ambitious young women were awarded a total of $30,000 yesterday as part of Bermuda?s initiative to get more young people involved in the hospitality industry.
Kamilah Cannonier, Tiffany Roberts, Dashae Sampson-Smith and Sharica Robinson received...
DATE: Jul 27, 2006
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On an Island where there is staggering wealth and status is often based on the number of toys one has, Major Brian Gonsalves made a startling decision.
He gave up a large pay cheque to follow his dream and serve his country.
Maj. Gonsalves was an ass...
DATE: Jul 27, 2006
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A local fisherman shocked even himself when he pulled in one the sea?s most feared predators on Tuesday afternoon while fishing off the Rockaway Ferry dock in Southampton.
Robert Custodio hooked a large shark ? so large he struggled with it for nearl...
DATE: Jul 27, 2006
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