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Bermuda’s victory in securing the America’s Cup in 2017 was celebrated in the Senate yesterday — although concerns were raised that not everyone would benefit.
Both political parties expressed their pleasure that the international event would take p...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
“It’s our time to shine”.
That was the resounding message last night as thousands gathered along Front Street to welcome the oldest trophy in sport to its proud new home.
The eagerly anticipated announcement on Tuesday that Bermuda will host the 2017...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy was questioned about the delay in new work permit policies in the Senate yesterday.
The initiatives were expected to come into effect this week but Mr Fahy announced last week that there had been set back due to a “...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
But aren’t they lonely?
Home-schooling parents hear this question all the time.
At a recent sports day held for home-schooled children, over 30 families showed up. There were so many children they had to be photographed with the panoramic photo sett...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Jessie Moniz Hardy
Regulations to protect the donating public and Bermuda’s charities are set to come into effect before the end of the month, the Senate was told yesterday.
Senator Michael Fahy, Minister for Home Affairs, said the regulations were being implemented as...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Three days before Hurricane Gonzalo hit Bermuda in October, the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) researchers launched their new glider Anna directly into the storm’s path for a rare look at hurricane dynamics below the sea surface.
During ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Hamilton alderman Carlton Simmons has criticised City Hall secretary Ed Benevides and Mayor Graeme Outerbridge, claiming they should never have sought legal clarification on whether clamping was lawful in the capital.
Mr Outerbridge refuted the sugge...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Sam Strangeways
Moringa! It sounds like a Latin dance but it is a health-giving tree popping up in unexpected spaces: solitary at a front door, bordering a pristine lawn, sidewalk next to al fresco dining, and in conversations, even among the mildly health conscious...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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The National Hurricane Center in the United States has confirmed what many Bermudians already suspected: Tropical Storm Fay was actually a hurricane.
The system battered the Island on October 12, downing power lines, damaging numerous properties and ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Thousands flocked to festivities on Front Street last night to welcome the arrival of the America's Cup. Residents of all ages came together to share in a historic moment for Bermuda — and soak up the party atmosphere.Gombeys, live music and a specta...
DATE: Dec 04, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell