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Bermuda's six regular cruise ships could return next week said Transport Minister Ewart Brown yesterday.
He said it was up to the cruise ship companies to decide whether ports were up to scratch and a decision is likely soon.
Around 60 percent of the...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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Government is keen to set up an exchange where companies can hire unemployed workers through the winter period, according to Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) leader Derrick Burgess.
Large numbers of hotel staff are losing their jobs as properties close...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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A 14-year-old girl was rushed to hospital when she began having an asthma attack while the car she was in was stuck in line at the Causeway.
A Police officer, who was also in line for the Causeway, was informed that the St. George's girl was having a...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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Due to huge public demand The Royal Gazette is producing a second run of its special Hurricane edition newspaper.
The reprint edition will be available at news-stands Island-wide next Tuesday. The special edition features articles and photographs fr...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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Former election candidate and building expert Sanders Frith Brown is offering free slate block to those in need of roof slate.
Bring a slate cutting machine and good intentions and his quarry is at your disposal, he said yesterday.
“Give me a call, c...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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An 18-year-old's joyride on a stolen Jet Ski landed him in court this week.
Magistrates' Court heard that Stacey Simpson of Laffan Street in Pembroke was arrested on August 3 after a sea and land chase by Police.
Crown counsel Shade Subair told the c...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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Local insurers yesterday said they had received claims for damage from Hurricane Fabian of between $70 million and $75 million.
BF&M president and chief executive officer Glenn Titterton said it was difficult to make accurate estimates at this early ...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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Investigations by Consumer Affairs have found little evidence of price gouging by unscrupulous traders following the destruction caused by Hurricane Fabian.
Acting Minister of Community Affairs and Sport Ashfield DeVent said the Ministry had received...
DATE: Sep 12, 2003
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The Parks department is asking members of the public to do its part in helping to reroot the many trees uprooted by hurricane Fabian.
"There are several initiatives in the works from our Department to deal with the problem of downed trees," said Park...
DATE: Sep 11, 2003
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Sonesta Beach is planning to keep almost a third of its staff on a rotating basis to help restore the battered hotel, owner Clifford Schorer said yesterday.
The South Shore property is closing until May after losing half its roof, a beach bar, and su...
DATE: Sep 11, 2003
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