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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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Other
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AUTHOR:
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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AUTHOR:
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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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
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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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
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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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
This Friday marks the deadline for public input on a new special education philosophy for the Island’s public schools, to be put in place within three years time.
After years of frustration for parents of special needs students, Junior Education Mini...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Island’s top spectator event of the year — the Christmas Boat Parade — finished with a bang over the weekend, treating 20,000 viewers to a stunning fireworks display.
A casino-themed boat decked out with slot machines, glowing dice and a Vegas-st...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
As the Island contemplates its future economic options, Independent MP Terry Lister urged Government to get a clearer picture of the Island’s actual population.
The Sandys South representative said “flawed” official Government figures are resulting i...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
Bermuda faces “economic suicide” if the cuts proposed by the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission are to be implemented, according to one of the Island’s main unions.
The Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) tonight issued a rebuttal ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
