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Freediver Scott Amos has become the first Bermudian to break the 200ft barrier in an international competition.
Mr Amos smashed his own previous record by 11 metres to reach an ocean depth of 61 metres using just a monofin.
Mr Amos, who travelled to...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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Michael Skinner, a father of two who was born and raised in Spanish Point, is remembered by his family as a “very gentle, a very loving and kind person”.
The son of Andre and Joan Skinner, the 41-year-old lost his life in a traffic accident on Saturd...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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Bermuda’s tourism industry continues to flourish with Bermuda Tourism Authority announcing today that the island has recorded the 16th consecutive month of growth.
The BTA’s latest figures show that April’s year-over-year growth in leisure air arriv...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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The tall ships fleet was welcomed to St George’s last night with hundreds turning up to see the spectacular vessels.
And there will be another opportunity to see them close up tonight as they berth alongside Front Street which will host a Welcome Str...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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Dockyard is still open for business, despite traffic checks for those attending the America’s Cup.
In a statement this afternoon, the ACBDA said there had been some confusion about access to Dockyard, explaining that motorists in private cars can sti...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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The public have been reminded about water safety rules during the 35th America’s Cup and beyond as well as the policing plans in place around the event.
The Bermuda Police Service’s commander of both Roads Policing and Marine Policing Units, Inspect...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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Bermuda Heroes Weekend is fast approaching, with the Roy Cape All Stars set to launch festivities.
The popular brass band, who have performed in calypso shows and concerts throughout the Caribbean, the US, Canada and Europe, are set to headline Five ...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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Sylvan Richards, the Minister of the Environment, has opened a waste-to-energy workshop on board the Race for Water vessel.
The solar, wind and hydrogen powered boat is in Bermuda on the first leg of a five-year odyssey to raise awareness and promote...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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Fire crews attended reports of a propane explosion at the Hamilton Health Centre this afternoon.
No one was hurt as a result of the incident, however there was a power outage in the area.
Firefighters used breathing apparatus to conduct a thorough se...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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The Salvation Army marched to the flagpole today to salute the arriving tall ships — all a part of their Red Shield Appeal.
“It’s a thank-you to the community, a thank-you to all of our supporters, and most of all it’s a thank-you to God,” said Calvi...
DATE: Jun 01, 2017
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