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Irreplaceable relics of Bermuda’s heritage have been left “dumped” at the mercy of the elements, according to an anonymous complainant who contacted The Royal Gazette.
However, their custodian said the old carriages, formerly housed in a museum, were...
DATE: Mar 25, 2015
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“Chip and pin” technology could make its debut in Bermuda in response to rising cyber attacks on local businesses.
The credit card security measure, long used in Europe, has been slow to catch on here — but yesterday’s discussion on cyber security, h...
DATE: Mar 25, 2015
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A much-liked rubber tree along the Railway Trail is earmarked for destruction despite getting a temporary reprieve after workmen had started chopping off branches.
However, a nearby resident explained that the felling is unavoidable, since the tree’s...
DATE: Mar 25, 2015
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Legislation allowing the elimination of pest birds has been passed with support throughout the Senate — except for Independent Senator James Jardine, who voiced strong misgivings.
“I have a real problem with this Bill, as a nature lover,” Senator Jar...
DATE: Mar 24, 2015
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Serious delays of more than 12 hours left passengers to Bermuda fuming on Delta’s flight from New York JFK this weekend.
The Saturday trip, which generally sets off around 9.15am and lands at about 12.45pm, ultimately left shortly before midnight and...
DATE: Mar 24, 2015
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In a first for Bermuda, a sexual orientation discrimination case has gone before a tribunal of the Human Rights Commission.
Desai Jones, 41, admitted posting a string of anti-gay statements on his Facebook page, but denied that they were directed at ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2015
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If you were worried that free bus travel for students would be taken away in the latest Budget, rest assured that the student exemption stands — but other fares are set to rise on April 1.
Multi-day passes bear the brunt of the fares increase. An adu...
DATE: Mar 23, 2015
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The disabled represent a major portion of the Island’s recipients of financial aid — and many of those are persons suffering from mental illness.
A Mental Health Foundation forum heard there are 2,665 persons receiving financial assistance at present...
DATE: Mar 23, 2015
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The cult classic children’s show Fraggle Rock, co-created by Bermudian artist Michael Frith and loosely inspired by the Island’s Crystal Caves, is finally set to hit the big screen.
“The Fraggle community is all abuzz and e-mails have been bouncing a...
DATE: Mar 23, 2015
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A towering rubber tree dear to walkers along the Railway Trail in Warwick could be axed — but felling work by the Department of Parks has been called off for now after a rash of complaints.
“It’s an absolute shame how little regard we have for the en...
DATE: Mar 23, 2015
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