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The final cost of Bermuda’s new hospital will prove higher than many expect, new Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has warned.
But, in a candid interview with The Royal Gazette, the Minister promised to be keep the public informed as to where t...
DATE: Jan 09, 2013
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The public may gain access to the inner workings of Government’s new Tourism Authority, according to Minister Shawn Crockwell.
Asked if the organisation planned to continue meeting privately, a spokesman said: “When the Authority is formed, it will b...
DATE: Jan 09, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
St George’s mayoral contender Alfonso Harris is upbeat about his decision to drop out and leave the race unopposed for fellow candidate Garth Rothwell.
“It’s not a race any more, so Garth can get down to business,” the 50-year-old proprietor of Churc...
DATE: Jan 07, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A “prolific” burglar with a $150-a-day cannabis habit had his sentencing deferred by the Supreme Court, for a social inquiry report, before his fate is decided next month.
The court heard that Neville Woods, 44, of St George’s, has been caught in a “...
DATE: Jan 07, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
When up-and-coming footballer Quintonio (Quin) Lema graduates from school this May, it will be a testament not just to his love for the game but the support of the community.
Parents Freeman and Shirley Lema could only do so much to put Quin through ...
DATE: Jan 05, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Ten months after a fire gutted their Till’s Hill residence, a grateful family was happy to spend the holidays back home again.
“That was my Christmas present, and the girls’ as well,” said Court Street resident Andrene Bean, speaking of daughters All...
DATE: Jan 05, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Former Tourism Board head Maxwell Burgess has stepped down from the job, according to a spokesman for new One Bermuda Alliance Minister Shawn Crockwell.
Meanwhile, the Opposition Progressive Labour Party yesterday described Government’s announcement ...
DATE: Jan 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Four people accused of attempting to murder a 24-year-old man are expected to land in Supreme Court on trial in April.
Jahkeil Samuels, 27, Jamin Saltus, 23, and Ronniko Burchall, 22, have denied attempting to murder Aaron Moniz and conspiring to mur...
DATE: Jan 03, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
With the year over and no movement apparent to build the Park Hyatt in St George’s, the new One Bermuda Alliance government should scrap its deal with developer Carl Bazarian.
So said Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Task Force head Stuart Haywar...
DATE: Jan 02, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Island’s third quarter tourism for 2012 slumped by nearly three percent in comparison with the year before.
Most of the decline was attributed to an eight percent drop in scheduled cruise ship calls for July to September, 2012, over the previous ...
DATE: Jan 02, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell