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With the US presidential race looming, new US Consul Adam Vogelzang has called for US citizens in Bermuda to take note of changes in their country’s voting laws.
As part of the US government’s efforts to reach out to Americans living abroad, the Isla...
DATE: Jan 13, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
More categories are to be added to Government’s list of jobs that are off-limits to work permit holders, Economy Minister Patrice Minors has announced.
The planned limits, which could boost construction work for locals, were revealed during a media r...
DATE: Jan 13, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
More jobs are to be closed to work permit holders in an effort to create employment opportunities for Bermudians.
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Patrice Minors said she was reporting on Government’s latest efforts to address the concerns of the...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Government’s controversial appointment of an executive principal to boost performance at Prospect Primary School has been officially endorsed for the first time by the school’s executive.
Following talks with the Ministry of Education, the Prospect P...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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Education
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Jonathan Bell
In spite of the Island’s much-publicised economic woes, many local charities are faring well, according to the Centre on Philanthropy.
“I’m very positive about 2012,” said executive director Pamela Barit Nolan. “There’s a lot to deal with, but a sens...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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Police report making a third arrest in connection with the gun murder of Stefan Burgess.
A 32-year-old man is being held on suspicion of the murder. Two men initially arrested also remain in custody.
Police also reported a January 9 arrest for impair...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Long queues were reported at LF Wade International Airport, after technical problems knocked out HSBC terminals, and customs duties had to be paid by cash.
Butterfield ATMs were reportedly functioning, forcing weary travellers to line up once to take...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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In the wake of Bermuda’s latest gun murder, one Warwick educator is appealing for the community to join her this weekend in a “walk of faith”.
“Something has to happen,” said veteran teacher Sancia Garrison, who said the shootings of recent weeks fin...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s first charity aimed specifically at child sexual abuse is celebrating its official approval by going live on the Internet and courting supporters at this wek’s Bermuda Marathon Weekend road races.
“We are here, we are watching, and we’re go...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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A missing teen is being urgently sought by police.
India Burchall, 14, missing since Friday, is described as brown skinned, about 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, with low-cut, naturally curly brown hair.
She was sighted on Monday near West End Primary S...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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