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While the tourism industry continued to struggle in 2002, many unexpected events took place, especially the untimely death of Tourism Minister David Allen on September 26 at the age of 59.
In January, information posted on the Internet by Tourism cri...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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Bermuda bore witness to many crimes this year, ranging from murders to sex crimes, violent attacks and several drug busts, which, according to Police have netted over $40 million of narcotics.
Here's a glance of some of the incidents which have occur...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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2002 was a year the construction industry will never forget. While the industry boomed, the Government was rocked with two of the biggest controversies in recent memory.
The Bermuda Housing Corporation
In March, the United Bermuda Party's Michael Dun...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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ChardreYawana Outerbridge Young, 20, from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident in Paget on December 27, 2001. (January 1)
Amy Stovell, 56, from injuries sustained in road traffic accident on Dutton Avenue on November 16, 2001. (January 6)
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Every year brings events which catch the eyes and ears of residents Island-wide. Here are some of the people who made the news in 2002, although many of whom may have wished they had not:
Shirley Rose Higgins, close friend of the late Hon. David Alle...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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"Buckle up" is the message from the Transport Ministry today, as of midnight, seatbelts and proper child seats are mandatory under law in Bermuda.
Acting TCD director Randy Brangman reminded the public that children up to 80 pounds in weight, require...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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A new tourism consultant is to be hired by Government in an attempt to get the flagging industry back on track.
Minister of Tourism and Telecommunications Renee Webb said she would be making an announcement in the New Year as to who the consultant wo...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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Business owners are being advised to take extra safety precautions when transporting money to the bank and when checking for counterfeit Bermuda notes.
A Police spokesman issued warnings and precautions yesterday afternoon. He said: "Thieves are abou...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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In the aftermath of Christmas, the meaning of the holiday season often seems to get lost in the wake of the rush of sales and preparations for the New Year.
But three incidents in the past week show the honesty and giving spirit inherent in Bermuda -...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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Recovering drug addicts are facing homelessness today when Fair Havens, the Island's only residential rehabilitation centre for women, closes.
The centre in Smiths closes its doors today, according to a recorded message at the home.
Last night reside...
DATE: Dec 31, 2002
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