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There are no plans to call an election before the Boundaries Commission Report is debated in the House of Assembly, Government insisted yesterday.
Speculation that debate was delayed to utilise the boundaries in place when Government won the 2007 Gen...
DATE: Aug 11, 2010
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A decision to build a 215-berth marina between St. David's and St. George's has been deferred so the Planning Board can get more information.
The Stocks Harbour facility, which would be located east of the Swing Bridge, would be built off land owned ...
DATE: Aug 10, 2010
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A new Facebook page has been set up dedicated to finding ways to revitalise St. George's.
The page, 'St George's, BERMUDA Revitalise!!!!!' first appealed on the social networking site in June, and has already amassed almost 400 supporters.
One of the...
DATE: Aug 09, 2010
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The Corporation of St. George is expected to meet with Government today in hopes of having an annual grant to the Old Town increased.
Government has collected tax from properties owned by the Corporation for the past six years, and handed over the $3...
DATE: Aug 06, 2010
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Sustainability group BEST has won its appeal to prevent a proposed bar on Warwick Long Bay.
Puisne Judge Ian Kawaley ruled to quash the case after Government conceded that Environment Minister Glenn Blakeney didn't explain why he decided to give the ...
DATE: Aug 04, 2010
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Two Canadian women were sentenced to two-and-a-half years' imprisonment yesterday for importing nearly $100,000 of cannabis to the Island.
Yunuen Monroy, 21, and Monique Carlton, 22, both from Hamilton, Ontario admitted the offence in Magistrates' Co...
DATE: Aug 03, 2010
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Sustainability group BEST this afternoon won its appeal to stop a proposed bar on Warwick Long Bay, forcing project developers to go back to the drawing board if they want to move forward.
Minister of the Environment Glenn Blakeney had supported an a...
DATE: Aug 03, 2010
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A peeping Tom was remanded in custody after he admitted spying on a woman through her bedroom window and then breaking in to "get another peek".
Police arrested Raymond Levon, 35, after he left a note on the victim's door telling her he was single an...
DATE: Aug 03, 2010
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An amphibious Italian warship will be visiting St. George's today as part of its mission to teach young naval officers.
The San Giusto is expected to stay in the east end for four days before heading to Boston on Friday.
On-board are 92 midshipmen, i...
DATE: Aug 02, 2010
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An amendment to the law which will allow the owners of fractional units to hire cars was passed unanimously by MPs, despite sustainability concerns.
The Motor Car Amendment (No. 2) Act 2010, tabled by Premier Ewart Brown, prohibits the owner of a fra...
DATE: Jul 27, 2010
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