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A “large-scale fraud and corruption inquiry” is nearing completion, according to an affidavit from Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Wright.
In a statement dated last August, Mr Wright said the probe was in “a critical phase” and expressed concern it c...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A fierce winter storm in the US has grounded several scheduled flights to the island and delayed others.
According to Aaron Adderley, general manager at LF Wade International Airport, the storm has impacted traffic out of both New York and Boston.
“J...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the reported stabbing of an 18-year-old Pembroke man along The Glebe Road in Pembroke around 5.30pm on Tuesday.
A police spokesman said a court appearance was anticipated in due course.
Meanwhile, the sp...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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Pathways Bermuda has been given a $15,000 boost through the Cash Back for Communities programme, which uses seized criminal assets to benefit the community.
Senator Jeffrey Baron, Minister of National Security, presented the charity’s executive direc...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Carnival Cruise Line’s is to offer a series of four-day cruises from New York to Bermuda during the spring and summer of next year.
Its cruise ship Carnival Horizon’s inaugural season includes voyages to Europe from Barcelona and the Caribbean from N...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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Sarah Lagan
The Bermuda Sloop Foundation is aiming to raise more than $150,000 for its youth programmes through its annual Pirates of Bermuda Fundraiser.
The 18th century re-enactment involves Governor John Rankin authorising privateers by Letter of Marque to ki...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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The Bermuda National Trust will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with a new collection of videos about Bermuda’s environment, compiled by local students.
Pupils will research, interview, film and present their views on the way local residents’ actions...
DATE: Feb 09, 2017
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Strong comments by finance minister Bob Richards in The Guardian newspaper were “right on” in defending Bermuda’s reputation, Michael Dunkley said, adding that he had discussed the interview with Mr Richards.
“We are here together, so we had a genera...
DATE: Feb 08, 2017
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Around 100 seniors have been armed with the skills to help themselves and others in an emergency situation thanks to a disaster reduction training initiative instigated by the Bermuda Red Cross.
The charity’s disaster manager Diane Gordon has helped...
DATE: Feb 08, 2017
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Sarah Lagan