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Tributes have flooded in for promoter and businessman Eddy DeMello, who died yesterday morning after a long illness at the age of 75.
Mr DeMello owned the popular Music Box store on Reid Street and organised many music concerts and boxing tournament...
DATE: Mar 07, 2013
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Island ambassadors who go the extra mile to ensure holidaymakers enjoy their stay in Bermuda are to be recognised at an awards ceremony next month.
The annual Visitor Industry Partnership (VIP) Excellence Awards has received hundreds of nominations f...
DATE: Mar 07, 2013
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Members of Parliament reacted with shock and sadness to news of the death of Eddie DeMello yesterday.
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz made the announcement to fellow Parliamentarians in the House of Assembly at the start of the morning session.
“H...
DATE: Mar 07, 2013
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With developments in technology advancing with increasing speed, it is perhaps not surprising that today’s ‘latest new thing’ soon becomes tomorrow’s trash.
And that is why the Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding ...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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The trial of a Pembroke teenager charged with possession of a firearm got underway in Supreme Court yesterday, with the prosecution acknowledging that its case was based largely on circumstantial evidence.
Dameko Dublin, 19, was arrested in January 2...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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Seniors’ rights group Age Concern is confident that a compromise with Government will be reached over plans to reinstate the vehicle licensing fee for some older motorists.
The advocacy group met with Finance Minister Bob Richards yesterday morning t...
DATE: Mar 05, 2013
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Government last night rushed through legislation allowing it to borrow an additional $1 billion — saying it needed to act quickly before it ran out of funds.
The Government Loans Amendment Act 2013 was approved by a majority vote in the House of Asse...
DATE: Mar 05, 2013
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Tough new laws to clamp down on drink-driving will have no impact unless they are enforced, according to one road safety expert.
And Dr Joseph Froncioni of alcohol awareness group CADA — Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behaviour said roadside sobriet...
DATE: Mar 04, 2013
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Government looks set to backtrack on controversial plans to make all senior motorists pay for a vehicle licence.
Laws exempting older owners of any vehicle from the annual fee were introduced by the former Progressive Labour Party Government in 2007....
DATE: Mar 04, 2013
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The significant role hotel concierge staff play in the Island’s tourism industry is to be celebrated in a new National Concierge Day.
It is hoped the event — which will be held for the first time on Wednesday — will enable key front line employees to...
DATE: Mar 04, 2013
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