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A possible orphanage remains on the cards for a wooded area of Spice Hill Road, Warwick.
Speaking last week, Environment Minister Marc Bean stood by his decision upholding an unnamed party’s appeal after Planning turned the project down.
The 2010 sch...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Craig Cannonier was yesterday sworn in as the new Premier of Bermuda by Governor George Fergusson, to the thunderous applause of supporters, colleagues and family.
It is understood that the new Cabinet will be sworn in later this week.
The ceremony f...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
Michael Dunkley of the One Bermuda Alliance swept to victory in Smith’s North last night, defeating the Progressive Labour Party’s Patrice Minors two to one.
Mr Dunkley stormed Constituency 10 with 618 votes, to 298 cast in support of Ms Minors.
The ...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Busy days lie ahead for the Island’s roster of 13 newly elected, first-time MPs.
Jeanne Atherden, the OBA winner in Pembroke West, said earlier in the polling day that she would provide a new voice for the area’s voters.
“They want to be part of the ...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
If one polling station across Bermuda stood out in the tension and partisan rivalry of election day, Warwick North East was the happiest on the Island.
Progressive Labour Party, independents and One Bermuda Alliance candidates were noticeably distant...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
Failing to vote the Progressive Labour Party back into power means allowing others to write your history, an impassioned final rally for the PLP heard this weekend.
Standing before an estimated 400 party faithful, former Premier Ewart Brown also chas...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
The young voters of CedarBridge Academy have spoken: reviving an annual tradition, the school has just elected its 15-member Student Government.
Friday’s elections, deliberately timed to underscore the importance of today’s national general election,...
DATE: Dec 17, 2012
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A final rally for the Progressive Labour Party brought about 350 party faithful to Berkeley Institute field tonight.
Former Premiers Ewart Brown, Alex Scott and Dame Jennifer Smith were among the guests of the night, which saw the party's 11 central ...
DATE: Dec 15, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
Seniors from across the Island were treated a meal and some entertainment at CedarBridge Academy as part of an effort by students to give back to the community.
Some stayed on the premises to help clean up or serve lunch to seniors; others went out t...
DATE: Dec 15, 2012
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Island will acquire a new Bishop of Bermuda early next year — with two contenders nominated for the top job in the local Anglican community.
The choice between Reverend Nick Dill and the Venerable Andrew Doughty will be settled by majority vote i...
DATE: Dec 13, 2012
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