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A public inquiry into a government lawsuit against US medical group the Lahey Clinic would be a “huge waste” of time and money, the former Attorney-General at the centre of the case has said.
Trevor Moniz, a former One Bermuda Alliance Attorney-Gener...
DATE: Jun 29, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Sessions House is in line for a major revamp.
Design companies have been asked to submit tenders to manage the work, which is expected to take a year to complete.
The Government has invited proposals from experienced firms for “architectural interior...
DATE: Jun 28, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A new chief of emergency has been appointed for Bermuda Hospitals Board, it was announced today.
Chikezie Dean Okereke takes up the post for three years next week, replacing Edward Schultz, who has retired from BHB.
He has worked in the emergency dep...
DATE: Jun 27, 2018
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A women’s charity raised concerns yesterday after it was announced a dangerous sexual predator is to be housed at the Co-Educational facility.
Part of the St George’s jail for women and younger offenders has been redesignated as a hospital to block t...
DATE: Jun 26, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
A pastor thrown into jail after he wrote about the unfair treatment of Jamaican workers in Bermuda more than 100 years ago could be granted a pardon.
David Burt, the Premier, told the House of Assembly yesterday that the case against the Reverend Cha...
DATE: Jun 23, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Speaker of the House of Assembly questioned yesterday if race had played a part in the United Kingdom’s decision to impose public registers of company ownership on its Overseas Territories.
Mr Lister, one of four Bermudian MPs who attended a regi...
DATE: Jun 23, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
British Overseas Territories have united in a bid to fight a proposed public register of company ownership.
Now the territories, including Bermuda, the Caymans and the British Virgin Islands, plan to pool ideas and expertise to block the move.
Christ...
DATE: Jun 22, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Holiday turned to horror when Canadian tourists had their belongings stolen in their beloved Bermuda, where they have enjoyed visits for nearly 40 years.
However, one local couple was determined to show John and Darlene Kersey the generous spirit of ...
DATE: Jun 19, 2018
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Fiona McWhirter
A UK minister has vowed to tackle concerns over public registers of company ownership in Bermuda and other Overseas Territories.
Lord Ahmad, the UK’s Minister for the Overseas Territories, said he recognised the “strength of feeling” over the propose...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Deputy Premier asked the British Government yesterday to ensure “appropriate succession planning” is carried out for roles appointed by the Governor.
Walter Roban said the Bermuda delegation to the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council h...
DATE: Jun 15, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter