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A revolutionary turned visionary, Nelson Mandela first fired the spirits of politically conscious Bermudians more than 50 years ago.
Decades later the Island also played a quiet role in talks between South Africa’s National Party and the African Nati...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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Local businesses that have already paid fees to a UK copyright protection group might be entitled to a refund if the group decides they have been overcharged.
The Performance Rights Society has decided to “reconsider their approach” on charging Bermu...
DATE: Dec 05, 2013
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St David’s Primary School students now have iPads, thanks to an ACE Bermuda fund in memory of the late MP Madeline Joell.
All 14 of the school’s P2 pupils, along with their teacher, have the tablet computers for use in their wireless classroom. The i...
DATE: Dec 05, 2013
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Government runs the risk of “making trouble for itself” in the upcoming gambling referendum, according to the Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST).
BEST head Stuart Hayward said the group would prefer “a more neutral wording for the ...
DATE: Dec 05, 2013
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Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge has defended his administration’s overseas trips and consultant spending, saying Bermuda has to go out and “tell our story” to bring in new business.
“We’re trying to do our part to help Government to sell Bermuda,” ...
DATE: Dec 04, 2013
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Bermuda will continue to push UK authorities for “clarity and completeness” on issues arising from passport printing, due to be taken over by the UK government in one year’s time.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy today updated the Senate on immigra...
DATE: Dec 04, 2013
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Senior executives deemed essential to Bermuda’s economy will become eligible for work permit exemptions starting on December 17.
Under the Incentives for Job Makers Act, key members of staff who fit the eligibility profile can also qualify for Perman...
DATE: Dec 04, 2013
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A 17th century wreck painstakingly excavated from Castle Harbour will yield its secrets tonight at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute.
The Warwick was sent to the bottom by a hurricane in 1619 before it could reach shore.
The sail ship was ...
DATE: Dec 03, 2013
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The salaries of hospital officials, which the One Bermuda Alliance pledged to make public, will not be released until hospital financial statements have been audited.
Responding to Parliamentary questions by Opposition MP Lovitta Foggo, Health Minist...
DATE: Dec 02, 2013
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Health
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Jonathan Bell
A 12-day shopping promotion for 13 local businesses was launched this morning, aimed at maintaining the strong sales of Black Friday.
Economic Development Minister Grant Gibbons said the bermuda.com 12 Days of Christmas would help keep money on the I...
DATE: Dec 02, 2013
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