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Bermuda’s social ills have heightened the need for collaboration between social service agencies, Centre on Philanthropy head Elaine Williams has warned.
“Bermuda has more charities per square mile than anywhere in the world, yet there remains opport...
DATE: May 28, 2014
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A group of home birth advocates has reacted with dismay to what they call unnecessary Government bureaucracy which is preventing their midwives from entering the Island.
Government, meanwhile, has maintained that “vigorous efforts” are underway to ma...
DATE: May 27, 2014
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US consultant Ronald Sutherland was a key player in finding a taker for the former Club Med site in St George’s, which could gain a casino resort through the Desarrollos Hotelco Group.
Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell described Mr Sutherland, founder...
DATE: May 27, 2014
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The decision by Mark Pettingill to step down as Attorney General after 17 months in the role came three days after former Premier Craig Cannonier also resigned from office.
However, Mr Pettingill’s decision reportedly stemmed from his new position at...
DATE: May 23, 2014
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Half of residents have reported they would feel “comfortable” if they happened to see a gay couple holding hands on Front Street, a survey has found.
The poll of 400 people across different age, racial groups and gender revealed that 52 percent would...
DATE: May 23, 2014
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Staking out your spot with spray paint or tape for the Bermuda Day Parade is an offence and a nuisance for the cleanup after May 24, the City of Hamilton has warned.
Corporation officials spoke out about the annual aggravation after a number of locat...
DATE: May 22, 2014
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Unionised staff at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital walked off the job yesterday after one of their colleagues was fired — and further industrial action is threatened.
Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) has been given one week to reinstate the employee,...
DATE: May 22, 2014
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Two newly-born colourful lizards that are a threatened species due to the reptile trade are settling into their new home at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo (BAMZ).
“It’s very satisfying. I’d love to see one actually hatch, but I’ve never managed...
DATE: May 22, 2014
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The “magnanimous” resignation of Premier Craig Cannonier will repair the Island’s reputation after the fiasco of ‘Jetgate’, according to former United Bermuda Party Minister Quinton Edness.
“This is a major step in correcting the One Bermuda Alliance...
DATE: May 21, 2014
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Residents who use less power will get a break on their electricity bill under a proposal by Belco that has been approved by the Energy Commission.
The power company will replace its existing fixed monthly residential charge with a graduated fee struc...
DATE: May 21, 2014
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