Public Works Advisory: Labour Day Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule

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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Ministry of Public Works is advising that due to the Labour Day holiday, household waste that would normally be collected on Monday, 5th of September, 2022, will instead be collected on Tuesday, September 6th. All garbage collection the week of Labour Day w... Read more

Road Traffic Notice: Lane Closure Extensions For Mullet Bay Road & Old Military Road

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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Ministry of Public Works wishes to advise the public that the lane closure between Rocky Hill Park and Ferry Reach Road, St. George’s, has been extended until Friday, 30 September 2022. This lane closure will allow the BLDC to complete its trenching work. ... Read more

Government Ministers Attend Lorraine Nursing Home’s 60th Anniversary & Renaming Ceremony 

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News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - On Thursday, August 25th, 2022, Lorraine Rest Home celebrated its 60th anniversary and was officially renamed Lorraine Nursing Home.  The Minister of Social Development and Seniors, Tinee Furbert, shared: "In 2018, The Government granted licensure to Lorrain... Read more

Luke Bell, country singer known for hits ‘Where Ya Been?’ and ‘Jealous Guy,’ found dead at 32

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USA TODAY: By Pamela Avila - Luke Bell, a country singer known for songs "Where Ya Been?" and "The Bullfighter," has died. He was 32.  Bell was found dead in Tucson, Arizona, on Friday, the Tucson Police Department confirmed to USA TODAY in a statement Tuesday. "The investigation is ongoi... Read more

Texas Megachurch Pastor Matt Chandler Steps Down After DMs With Woman ‘Crossed A Line’

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USA TODAY: By Natalie Alund - A Texas megachurch pastor is taking a leave of absence after his church learned of frequent messages between him and a woman who is not his wife. Matt Chandler, the lead pastor at the Village Church in Flower Mound, about 30 miles northwest of Dallas, told his congr... Read more

Survey Finds Young People Follow News, But Without Much Joy

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Associated Press: NEW YORK, By avi Bauder — Young people are following the news but aren’t too happy with what they’re seeing. Broadly speaking, that’s the conclusion of a study released Wednesday showing 79% of young Americans say they get news daily. The survey of young people ages 16 t... Read more

Two Bermudians Charged With Attempted Murder After Man Found Stabbed In Leicester’s Westcotes

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Two Bermudians who relocated to the UK some time ago, have been charged with attempted murder and drug-related offences after a man in his 20s was found with stab wounds outside a house in a Leicester neighbourhood. The report, published by Leicestershire Live, says: "Roger Lightbourne Jr, ... Read more

YouthVision Invites Community To Osagi Bascome ‘Live In Peace’ Gombey Celebration

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News Release: ST GEORGE'S, Bermuda - YouthVison Promotions would like to invite the community to the OSAGI BASCOME 'LIVE IN PEACE' Gombey Celebration, which will take place in St George's on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd, starting at 6:30pm.  This is a call to the St George's co to join together i... Read more

First Ship Carrying Grain From Ukraine Docks On Horn Of Africa

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Associated Press: DJIBOUTI, Africa - The first ship carrying grain from Ukraine for people in the hungriest parts of the world has docked at Djibouti, on the Horn of Africa, as areas of east Africa are badly affected by deadly drought and conflict. Food security experts say it is a drop... Read more

Mariah Carey, ‘RHOA’ Star Marlo Hampton, More Among Targets Of Home Invasions By Atlanta Gang

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Associated Press: ATLANTA — A prosecutor on Monday announced a sprawling indictment targeting members of what she said is a violent street gang that has been targeting the Atlanta area homes of famous athletes, entertainers and others who flaunt expensive possessions on social media. Singer... Read more