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Premier Craig Cannonier spent less on travel in 14 months than the Progressive Labour Party government, according to a rebuttal to Opposition criticism of the Premier’s travel bill.
The statement came in response to PLP Leader Marc Bean’s condemnatio...
DATE: Mar 01, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Regiment and Bermuda Fire Service have teamed up to promote firefighting as a career for soldiers finishing their service.
Regiment Commanding Officer Lt Col Michael Foster-Brown said the partnership would attract more volunteers to the R...
DATE: Feb 28, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Premier Craig Cannonier has taken 17 official trips since assuming office, costing taxpayers a total of $180,000.
The breakdown of expenses, given in response to parliamentary questions from Progressive Labour Party leader Marc Bean, include the cost...
DATE: Feb 28, 2014
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The exploitation of social media by sexual predators targeting children is likely to increase, according to the Coalition for the Protection of Children.
Director of Special Projects Kelly Hunt spoke out in the aftermath of the jailing of Christopher...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
The Island’s contributory pension scheme faces an uncertain future, according to population figures released yesterday by the Department of Statistics.
Bermuda’s population is projected to age this decade, even with resident numbers projected to drop...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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A hospitality career fair held at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess drew around 200 prospective workers.
Attendees learned about employments possibilities in departments such as spa, concierge, sports and recreation, culinary and food and beverage.
Yest...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
A “quiet and secluded” Warwick neighbourhood has rallied together after a string of break-ins, including a high-profile standoff between police and a burglary suspect who claimed to be armed.
The Rockland and Swansville communities have formed a neig...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Bermuda Industrial Union head Chris Furbert wants Government to explain proposals for privatising public services.
Responding to last Friday’s Budget, in which Finance Minister Bob Richards proposed a Public Bodies Reform Act to examine privatising, ...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Keep Bermuda Beautiful turns 50 this year — adding fanfare to its recent annual general meeting, where KBB handed out awards to friends and partners in addition to celebrating the accomplishments of 2013.
Margaret Fergusson, the wife of Governor Geor...
DATE: Feb 26, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
The social justice group CURB has thrown its weight behind a petition demanding that Government reinstate the referendum on gaming.
The scale of the movement, which has racked up thousands of signatures, is still being tallied by activist Jonathan St...
DATE: Feb 26, 2014
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