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Immigration authorities have issued $30,000 in fines for work permit violations, and 41 further cases covering a plethora of job categories remain under investigation.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy also gave details in the Senate about the natur...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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Support will grow for the America’s Cup as more events come to the Island, according to Economic Development Minister Grant Gibbons, who conceded there were some who might never favour the Government’s economic policies.
Asked if the One Bermuda Alli...
DATE: Jul 16, 2015
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A milestone for the Island’s anti-apartheid campaign was recalled this week as Bermuda prepares to mark Nelson Mandela Day this Saturday.
Three members of Bermuda’s disabled community braved a torrential storm in their wheelchairs to raise thousands ...
DATE: Jul 15, 2015
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New charges planned for the Island’s charitable sector could take thousands of dollars from agencies, prompting concerns from the Centre on Philanthropy.
According to a letter from the charity, Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva has issued a dire...
DATE: Jul 15, 2015
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Senators expressed surprise that the One Bermuda Alliance brought its legal reform bills before the Upper House today.
Among them was Progressive Labour Party senator Marc Daniels, who had been tipped to lead the debate on behalf of the Opposition.
S...
DATE: Jul 15, 2015
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Physicians are being asked for their ideas on changes to the benefits under the Standard Hospital Benefit, Bermuda’s basic health insurance package.
Alterations to the SHB caught widespread public attention after the health ministry proposed switchin...
DATE: Jul 14, 2015
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Health
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Jonathan Bell
Plans to extend the “powerhouse” of Harbour Nights into North East Hamilton have been warmly received by area businesses.
A new partnership between the Chamber of Commerce and the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, announced yesterday, aims to...
DATE: Jul 14, 2015
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Bermuda Tourism Authority head Bill Hanbury received a “guaranteed” bonus for his first year in office — but Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell has said the amount awarded was confidential.
Shadow Minister Zane DeSilva told the House of Assembly that ...
DATE: Jul 13, 2015
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In a first for the Island, the tugboat Faithful has been piloted by a Bermudian on its voyage to get assessed in the United States.
The trip, captained by first class branch pilot Nicholas Maynard, is part of a continuing training programme at the De...
DATE: Jul 11, 2015
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Father of three George Peter Lynch would have been 46 today — but his life was taken five years ago in a case of mistaken identity over gang-related reprisals.
Mr Lynch’s family, represented by his mother-in-law Rita Woolridge, has taken the occasion...
DATE: Jul 10, 2015
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