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Safeguarding Bermuda’s vulnerable is the aim behind stringent measures for persons under care proposed by shadow health minister Kim Wilson.
Service providers and administrators would be tasked with reporting “all allegations of abuse to the minister...
DATE: May 18, 2017
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Celebrated local chef Frederick Ming has expressed disappointment in being turned down for a vendor’s stall at the America’s Cup.
However, a spokeswoman for the ACBDA said that Mr Ming had failed to follow the “request for proposal” process in his ap...
DATE: May 18, 2017
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Hamilton Harbour, which is especially prone to congestion in the summer months, is to get a 10 knot speed limit, effective tomorrow.
The move comes with the imminent America’s Cup expected to substantially ramp up the activity on the water.
The safet...
DATE: May 18, 2017
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David Saul faced formidable challenges, as finance minister and then as premier, during hard times not only for the Bermuda economy, but the United Bermuda Party under which he served.
His civil service background was put to the test in 1989, when, p...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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David Saul was thrust into the role of Minister of Finance during a time of high stakes for the island’s economy.
With the island rocked by recession, followed by the loss of the United States base investments and the challenge of building internatio...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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David Saul will be remembered for his kindness, adventurous spirit and lust for life, Michael Dunkley, the Premier said today.
Governor John Rankin issued a statement saluting the former premier as “an individual who served Bermuda and many good caus...
DATE: May 15, 2017
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A Bill to decriminalise cannabis in amount of 3g or less has been brought before MPs by the Government. But amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Act, presented in Parliament by Attorney-General Trevor Moniz, appeared to take both the Opposition and Spea...
DATE: May 13, 2017
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A whirlwind 24 hours starts today with the Relay for Life, a leading cause in the battle against cancer.
Teams will hold a continuous relay around the North Field of the National Sports Centre in support of cancer prevention, detection and treatment....
DATE: May 12, 2017
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Fashion and entertainment impresario Mario Dismont, whose venues helped launch a host of local models, has died at the age of 64.
Inspired by his dressmaker mother Marion, Mr Dismont forged ahead as a promoter in the 1970s, organising live shows with...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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A lack of running water has prompted to closure today of the Transport Control Department and the Bermuda Emissions Control testing centre on North Street.
However a Government spokesman said this afternoon that both facilities are expected to reopen...
DATE: May 11, 2017
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