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MPs clashed last night in the House of Assembly, as legislators grappled with the sweeping recommendations of the Spending and Government Expenditure (SAGE) Commission.
Their debate skirted specifics, but underscored a deep partisan divide over cutti...
DATE: Dec 14, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
The theft of donated artwork that had adorned three of Hamilton’s green spaces has left creator Elizabeth Mulderig nonplussed — but determined to replace the missing works.
“We put these there for children — talk about the Grinch who stole Christmas,...
DATE: Dec 13, 2013
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A marathon session is in store for today’s House of Assembly, with the final report of the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission coming up for discussion.
And today marks the last opportunity this year for Bermuda Ombudsman Arlene Broc...
DATE: Dec 13, 2013
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Three men accused of a home invasion using an imitation firearm walked free this evening, after being found not guilty on all counts.
Following a lengthy trial and hours of deliberations, Jerome Mader, 25, Justis Smith, 34, and Tyun Smith-Ming, 25, w...
DATE: Dec 13, 2013
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Court
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Jonathan Bell
A Customs duty break for energy-saving machinery could potentially ease Bermuda’s soaring electricity and food prices, after MPs approved the Customs Tariff Amendment (No. 3) Act.
The break, which applies to equipment known as demand side management ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Parliament’s final week promises a hectic two days for MPs — starting with today’s session, in which the lease for Hamilton’s proposed Par-la-Ville Hotel is to be debated.
The House of Assembly will also discuss authorising an $18 million guarantee b...
DATE: Dec 11, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
Protected green space around the Fairmont Southampton Hotel could be threatened under a Special Development Order (SDO) allowing the hotel to build, and sell, housing.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) has issued a call on the...
DATE: Dec 11, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
Opposition MPs showed their displeasure at new measures to rein in City Hall by refusing to vote on two lease agreements in the House of Assembly this morning.
The leases — for Par-la-Ville car park — got the go-ahead anyway, due to support from Gove...
DATE: Dec 11, 2013
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A US man’s lifeless body was washed ashore this morning at Shelly Bay, following an overnight marine emergency in which a boat sank off North Shore.
According to police, a distress call came around 12.30am near the area of Blackwatch Pass.
Police and...
DATE: Dec 11, 2013
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Dogs lovers calling for a repeal of laws targeting prohibited breeds plan to stage an “awareness walk” on Saturday.
In the wake of a campaign to save a pit bull puppy put down by animal wardens last week, the group Our Misunderstood wants Government ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
