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TODAY IN HISTORYToday is Saturday, December 31, the 365th and final day of 2005.
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In 1775, British troops repel an attack by Continental Army generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold at Quebec. Montgomery is killed.
In 1857, Queen ...
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As is traditional this time of year, just about every media publication in existence will talk (and encourage you) to make a New Year's Resolution.
Where did this particularly dreadful ritual come from? We've just gotten through one of the nicest Chr...
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New Year’s Eve is the traditional time to make resolutions for the next year. Whether it is to give up smoking, diet, save money, spend more time with the family or get fit, the resolutions usually last no more than a few days before they get thrown ...
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Anti-drug campaigners are set to picket Parliament to protest against MPs who rejected drug tests for themselves.
Takbir Sharrieff of Bermudians Against Narcotics said: ?When the House opens in the new year we will make our presence felt. We are talk...
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When it comes to old and historical buildings Bermuda has been an eye-opening experience for the Island?s newly appointed Heritage Officer.
In his previous heritage post in Canada, Bill DeGrace was involved in protecting buildings dating back to the ...
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Outgoing Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) chairman Jonathan Brewin said yesterday that his successor will face significant challenges.
Mr. Brewin said that in order for Bermuda to get a new hospital to replace the ageing King Edward VII Memorial Hospita...
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The festivities are about to get underway tonight with all of the New Year's Eve parties.
The choice is extremely wide and depending on your tastes there should be something out there for you.
Below is a roundup of some of the events.
Firstly there i...
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Bermudian cricket came of age in 2005 thanks to a succession of historic feats which warmed the hearts of the thousands who follow the Island's beloved summer game.
Clay Smith's men began the year as only the third best team in the Americas region an...
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Bar staff have been urged to keep a watchful eye on customers' alcohol intake over the festive period, as Police continue their Christmas drink drive clampdown.
Michael Fox, of the Bermuda Road Safety Council, said most experienced bar workers knew w...
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The first electricity price hike for nine years was not a result of the devastating fire that plunged the Island into a three-day blackout in July, Belco said yesterday, but the price of electricity will continue to spike to all-time highs until 2007...
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