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A group of Bermudians are travelling to Cambodia in February to build houses for those in need in one of the world’s poorest countries.
And they are offering Bermudians a chance to give an “alternative Christmas present” a $100 water well.
Group le...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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An injured man was rushed to the Island by helicopter after suffering serious hand and arm injuries on board a Turkish cargo ship.
The MV Askabat, on route from Norfolk, Virginia to Waterford, Ireland, was 400 miles Northeast of Bermuda when she sent...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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A sailboat with one person onboard had to call for rescue after running aground in St George's harbour.
The 26ft sloop Summer Delight dragged her anchor under high winds and rough seas, and at 4.30am yesterday sent out a distress call.
The boat took ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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Bermuda's migrant workers were told this afternoon that they must not be scared to speak out if they are suffering workplace abuse.
The Island recognised International Migrants Day in a ceremony at City Hall this afternoon.
And Economy Minister Kim W...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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Belco today announced it has implemented a pay freeze to avoid immediate redundancies.
The company has also said it is seeking to defer an increase in its rates to help consumers during the recession.
In a statement today, the company said: “Bermuda ...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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Bermuda’s first commercially available electric car hit the streets yesterday when it was officially unveiled by Premier Paula Cox.
The Island E-Car, which will be sold by entrepreneurs Dennis Lister, Lloyd Telford and David Greene, has been designed...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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The Island's post offices will close for Christmas at 5pm on Friday, December 24.
The General Post Office and all sub-offices will reopen at 8am on Wednesday, December 29.
Customers are requested to collect packages as soon as possible to avoid delay...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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The Bermuda SPCA has expressed concern about an upcoming magic performance on the Island that is to feature a live tiger.
Sandys Rotary Club are the organisers behind ‘The Magic of Rick Thomas'.
The show is being advertised as the “ultimate tiger enc...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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A Warwick woman has been left fighting for her life in King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, following a serious motorcycle crash on Crow Lane, Pembroke.
She is currently in the Intensive Care Unit, where her condition last night was said to be critical...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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Bermuda has been promised a “huge event” in the world of ballroom dancing, when the 2011 World Pro Am Championships convenes at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel.
Championship representatives are meeting at the hotel today and over the weekend, with Ber...
DATE: Dec 17, 2010
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