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High winds at LF Wade International Airport have forced the diversion of three flights away from the island.
Among the flights affected were passenger flights from Toronto and New York.
The Skyport airport duty officer said this afternoon: “Runway cr...
DATE: May 12, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The 20th annual Bermuda International Film Festival wrapped up last weekend with Watu Wote: All of Us taking top honours.
The short film, detailing a Christian family being protected by Muslims at the dangerous border between Kenya and Somalia, took ...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Davon Adams’s interest in medicine led him to a career in nursing, and now that interest is taking him to Zanzibar.
While Mr Adams has never been to Africa, he said he is eager to make a difference and experience African culture first hand.
“This wil...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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Fashion and entertainment impresario Mario Dismont, whose venues helped launch a host of local models, has died at the age of 64.
Inspired by his dressmaker mother Marion, Mr Dismont forged ahead as a promoter in the 1970s, organising live shows with...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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The newly elected president of the Bermuda Bar Association has announced plans to expand the group’s free legal advice clinics to Sandys.
Karen Williams-Smith is the first black woman to be appointed to the position and this week recognised the effor...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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A Supreme Court ruling allowing same-sex marriage in Bermuda has also opened the door to same-sex marriages on dozens of cruise ships operating around the world.
In addition to local marriages, the ruling is expected to impact the numerous cruise lin...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Today show is coming to Bermuda next week in advance of the America’s Cup, putting Bermuda back in the international spotlight.
Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, the hosts for the popular NBC morning show, are scheduled to film two one-hour shows...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Keep Bermuda Beautiful is encouraging the community to help clean up the island ahead of the 35th America’s Cup.
As part of the Clean Up for the Cup campaign, KBB is inviting individuals or teams to participate.
The charity mailed one trash bag to ...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
A lack of running water has prompted to closure today of the Transport Control Department and the Bermuda Emissions Control testing centre on North Street.
However a Government spokesman said this afternoon that both facilities are expected to reopen...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
A 68-year-old man has lost his life after a crash on Middle Road in Warwick, near the junction with Burnt House Hill — the island’s second road fatality in less than 24 hours.
According to police, a private car and a rental cycle are believed to have...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell