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Work on new bridges in the East End is under way, the public works minister has said.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch told the House that public presentations on the new Longbird and Swing bridges would be made soon.
He told MPs last Friday: “Plans ar...
DATE: Jul 25, 2018
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A civil servant accused of a series of sexual offences against a child appeared in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
The 43-year-old Sandys man was charged with seven offences.
Prosecutors alleged that on March 27, the defendant showed a boy, who was und...
DATE: Jul 24, 2018
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new Shakespeare on the Rock series of plays is to be launched by the Bermuda Festival.
TJ Armand, festival director, said organisers wanted to continue the work of the Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival, which helped pupils understand and appreci...
DATE: Jul 24, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to protect those with insurance policies and boost solar energy adoption were approved in the House on Friday.
The Insurance Amendment (Number 2) Act and the Electricity Amendment Act both garnered support from both sides of the House.
Da...
DATE: Jul 24, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Dockyard has been named the top cruise ship destination in the region by Cruise Critic for the second year.
The Royal Naval Dockyard was named the top destination in the Eastern Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda based on consumer ratings and reviews pub...
DATE: Jul 24, 2018
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Other
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burt, the Premier, took aim at the Opposition after an online report found the One Bermuda Alliance requested and received voter information in 2012.
Mr Burt said in the House of Assembly last Friday that the OBA should not make “foolish press ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Andreaz Glasgow has found a business in offering the public a taste of something new.
The 14-year-old Berkeley Institute student has launched a new business called Guess What, which offers “flavour- tripping” experiences to allow customers to taste t...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Students from the Family Centre’s Youth Leadership Academy have donated a range of cosmetics and toiletries to help the needy.
Zafiyah Walters, Sionae Sampson, Hazajae Outerbridge, Tyger Smith and Zanai’A Bascome went to Harbour Light offices on King...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Four young students have been given support by Kappa Alpha Psi as they continue their journey in higher education.
University students Tahj Cox, 20, and Kristian Singh, 17, were presented the fraternity’s Charles Joynes Education Award.
And Jay-Quan ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation to introduce quad bike tours was approved by the House of Assembly, despite the opposition of environmental groups.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Transport, said tours will be limited to seven vehicles and will only be allowed on paved ro...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes