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Wayne Caines, a former senator and CEO of Digicel, last night emerged victorious in his old neighbourhood of Devonshire North West — despite a three-way contest for Constituency 14 that many thought would have hamstrung his campaign.
With the One Ber...
DATE: Jul 19, 2017
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Jonathan Bell
Yesterday’s downpour couldn’t dampen a special day for visitors Erikka Olson and James Nimz, whose nuptials at the Unfinished Church in St George’s went ahead without the weather’s blessing.
The Colorado couple long had their hearts set on the pictu...
DATE: Jul 18, 2017
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The island now has 139 newly certified dementia patient caregivers, after the latest round of a heavily subscribed training course.
But more will be required to meet demand, as the numbers of residents with dementia — which are still not known — cont...
DATE: Jul 17, 2017
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Wayne Caines
The Progressive Labour Party’s candidate for Devonshire North West, Wayne Caines traces his roots in Happy Valley back to his grandfather’s arrival 90 years ago.
The lawyer and former CEO of Digicel Bermuda emphasised Constituency 14’s d...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Voters have been reminded by independent candidate Thad Hollis to “double check” the location of their polling station ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Mr Hollis, who is running in Hamilton West, said that in spite of the Parliamentary Registrar’s effort...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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The literacy services of the Reading Clinic, where demand has soared, have been buoyed by a $10,000 donation from Axis Capital Holdings Limited.
The grant will support the charity’s services, including assessment and tutoring for children with learni...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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Education
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Jonathan Bell
With the General Election imminent on Tuesday, the Parliamentary Registrar today issued a reminder to employers for eligible staff to be given sufficient time off work to cast their ballots.
The law covers registered voters in accordance with section...
DATE: Jul 14, 2017
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Marc Bean believes former premier Ewart Brown has “complete power and control” over the Progressive Labour Party.
Mr Bean, Leader of the Opposition from 2012 until last November, spoke out after declaring his support for former premier Paula Cox’s bi...
DATE: Jul 13, 2017
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Paula Cox has officially launched her campaign as an independent candidate for Devonshire North West, at a press conference introduced by former Opposition leader Marc Bean.
The pair — both former Progressive Labour Party leaders — are united in thei...
DATE: Jul 13, 2017
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
The Opposition’s electoral platform speaks best regarding its proposed Bermuda Fund to lure investment, according to Progressive Labour Party leader David Burt.
Mr Burt accused the One Bermuda Alliance of issuing “untrue” statements about the fund pu...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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Jonathan Bell