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Nomination Day for the coming general election is tomorrow, when the candidates for all constituencies will gather in Hamilton’s Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall.
It marks a first for the Island, following amendments to the Parliamentary Election Ac...
DATE: Nov 28, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Life expectancy rose, cancer mortality declined, but over the last decade Bermuda’s spending on healthcare grew and grew.
When it comes to expenditure, the Island is second only to the US, the top spender of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Cost has become a priority for all stakeholders in Bermuda’s healthcare system.
For a sample of top health concerns across the community, The Royal Gazette started with the Bermuda Medical Students Society.
Diverse factors drive up the expense for a ...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Charging Government with “electioneering at its worst”, the One Bermuda Alliance issued a blistering rejoinder to the Progressive Labour Party’s accusation that “deep and radical cuts” are planned by the Opposition.
“We’re always ready to discuss our...
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Concerns have been raised over the contract awarded by Government for a much-delayed building project.
Minister of Public Works Michael Weeks pledged yesterday that work to fix the retaining wall at Devon Spring Road, Devonshire, will begin in Januar...
DATE: Nov 24, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Government pledge to rebuild a wall and reopen a road in Devonshire after nine years of complaints was met with mixed feelings from locals yesterday.
One Devon Spring Road resident described the news as like being “given a million dollars” but othe...
DATE: Nov 24, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Getting young Bermudians educated and working ahead of impending demographic shifts will prove critical in the future, the One Bermuda Alliance warned.
Pembroke Central candidate Andrew Simons said the OBA planned to keep “an eye on the road ahead” i...
DATE: Nov 24, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Constituency 27, Warwick North Central, is a populous residential district — and, comparatively young, in relation to the rest of the Island.
Containing 1,028 Bermudians according to the 2010 Census, the area running from Burnt House Hill to Longford...
DATE: Nov 22, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
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Former Commanding Officer of the Bermuda Regiment Lt Col David Burch has thrown his hat in the ring for Constituency 27 on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party. He is running for the seat vacated by Government’s 2007 winner, Elvin James...
DATE: Nov 22, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
In a decision that Premier Paula Cox admitted was “less than ideal in terms of timing”, the Progressive Labour Party’s candidate for St George’s West, John Gibbons, has resigned, citing personal reasons.
St George’s resident and former Parish Council...
DATE: Nov 17, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
