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Zane DeSilva, the Shadow Minister of Tourism, has accused Bill Hanbury of being in line for another bonus.
However, the Bermuda Tourism Authority chief executive said that an “inappropriately circulated” copy of his contract was being used for incorr...
DATE: Sep 17, 2015
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Local reggae artist Uzimon is back in the line-up for the America’s Cup Jam, music organiser Tony Brannon has confirmed.
“Uzi’s on board,” Mr Brannon told The Royal Gazette, after the performer — otherwise known as Daniel Frith — baulked at ticket pr...
DATE: Sep 16, 2015
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Almost half of residents disapprove of the spending granted to the Bermuda Tourism Authority, according to a phone poll commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
The Global Research survey found 49 per cent of people were against the Bermuda Government’s sp...
DATE: Sep 16, 2015
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The Human Rights Commission is fielding more and more complaints of discrimination relating to mental health — but remains powerless because of the Island’s outdated laws.
“I am extremely frustrated that it has taken us this long,” HRC chairman Micha...
DATE: Sep 15, 2015
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Five community organisations hat are “part of the fabric of Bermuda” have divided $90,000 from proceeds of crime to further their work with young people, Michael Dunkley announced today.
The initiative, known as the Cash Back for Communities programm...
DATE: Sep 15, 2015
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Armed robbers disguised with helmets and wielding what appeared to be a firearm stole cash from the Maximart in Sandys late on Saturday, shortly before the establishment closed at midnight.
Details on their appearances were scant: one member of staff...
DATE: Sep 14, 2015
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One of Bermuda’s veteran Gombey captains, Allan Warner, proudly affirmed the tradition’s roots when he was acclaimed for his life’s contributions to the quintessentially Bermudian art form.
“Unity is strength,” Mr Warner, of the Warner Gombeys, told ...
DATE: Sep 14, 2015
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Bermuda could hear a renewed call for affirmative action measures unless racial disparities are comprehensively tackled, according to union leader Jason Hayward.
Mr Hayward, president of the Bermuda Public Services Union, said longstanding gaps betwe...
DATE: Sep 14, 2015
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Collaborative law is emerging as a low cost and more effective alternative for resolving family disputes over traditional litigation, according to family lawyer Katie Richards.
She said that the pain inflicted on families by divorce or separation was...
DATE: Sep 14, 2015
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The Island has been awarded a glowing endorsement online by American travel blogger and “digital storyteller” Kristen Kellogg, who visited Bermuda in May.
Her site, Border Free Travels, extols local history and colour: “Bermuda’s blues and pinks will...
DATE: Sep 12, 2015
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