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There was no word last night from the Bermuda Trade Union Congress on the viability of a graduated system of furlough days that would spare low-earning Government workers from losing out.
However, two proponents of reserving furloughs for more salari...
DATE: Feb 10, 2015
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Bermuda is “at the edge of a cliff, about to fall over and still trying to decide if we’re going to call for help” when it comes to reviving its economy, according to former Premier John Swan.
“We’ve left everything too late — we’re a dollar too poor...
DATE: Feb 09, 2015
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A Bermudian medical student aspiring to become a doctor but struggling to pay for her tuition is now able to continue studying — thanks to help from the Hamilton Rotary Club.
After providing $10,000, the organisation is asking for others who finished...
DATE: Feb 07, 2015
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The appointment of Valerie Robinson-James as permanent secretary for the Ministry of Education marks the latest change for a department in transition.
Wayne Scott was appointed as the new minister last month, and Government recently agreed to examine...
DATE: Feb 06, 2015
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Education
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Jonathan Bell
United States president Barack Obama addressed a prayer breakfast attended by Premier Michael Dunkley this morning, on the second day of his Washington, DC official visit.
Mr Dunkley, along with Economic Development Grant Gibbons, also met with Democ...
DATE: Feb 05, 2015
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Festival has come under fire from the Bermuda Entertainment Union (BEU) for falling short on including local talent — despite the charity’s protest that its focus is on bringing international acts to the Island.
The BEU acknowledged recei...
DATE: Feb 04, 2015
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In a first for the Island’s new administration, Premier Michael Dunkley is in Washington DC with Grant Gibbons, Minister of Economic Development.
Meetings are due to begin on Wednesday with Congressional Members in the Senate and the House of Represe...
DATE: Feb 04, 2015
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
The requirement to have invoices for incoming packages has proven onerous for some local customers, who complain of long waits to get their deliveries from overseas.
Delays since December have ignited an online furore — however, according to the Berm...
DATE: Feb 04, 2015
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The Belco strike of 1965 was to change Bermuda forever — and last night 200 people gathered at the Bermuda Industrial Union’s headquarters to recall the turmoil that broke out on February 2, 1965.
Voices were heard from both sides of the clash betwee...
DATE: Feb 03, 2015
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Budget
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Jonathan Bell
Guiding visitors through a living piece of Bermuda’s history are dedicated National Trust student volunteers Josie DeBraga, Riley Ricketts and Shannon Mahoney.
The trio have been donning 18th century clothes and bringing the past to life on Saturdays...
DATE: Feb 02, 2015
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