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The Government had to pay out $650,000 in redundancy packages to BAS Serco staff after they did not renew the company’s contract to run the airport.
BAS Serco staff argued they had lost “continuity of employment” even though CI², who took over the ro...
DATE: Jul 03, 2018
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Made in Bermuda Nights will bring live island music to Hamilton Harbour’s White’s Island this week.
And a total of eight restaurants are to celebrate the event with special menus.
The restaurants will offer special Bermuda-themed menus on Thursday ev...
DATE: Jul 03, 2018
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Magistrates must consider appointing legal representatives to protect the rights of children who appear in court — but only if the money is available.
Puisne Judge Stephen Hellman ruled that the Children’s Act required the Family Court to consider th...
DATE: Jul 02, 2018
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Public bathrooms in Hamiltion have been closed because of theft, vandalism and criminal activity.
A City of Hamilton spokeswoman said the restrooms on Union Street opposite the Bermuda Industrial Union building, along with those on Victoria Street ne...
DATE: Jul 02, 2018
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A softball league will return to its pitch after players were banned for allegedly drinking during games.
Dean Williams, president of Softball Bermuda, said a dispute with the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation about wine bottles found at the ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2018
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The Government is to look at importing plastic waste for disposal at the Tynes Bay Incinerator.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said he understood some people would “go berserk” at the suggestion.
He argued the burning o...
DATE: Jun 29, 2018
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Amendments to block illegal construction and make the legal aid system more efficient have been approved by senators.
Crystal Caesar, the home affairs, economic development and tourism junior minister, said the Development and Planning Amendment Act ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2018
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A longstanding dispute between Government and the Corporation of Hamilton over the city’s fire station has come to an end.
The municipality agreed to write off $4.55 million in rental income owed in exchange for Government writing off $6.27 million o...
DATE: Jun 29, 2018
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Photographer Scott Stallard ventured into the “hermit kingdom” of North Korea as part of a rare tour five years ago.
With the country still in the headlines, Mr Stallard will share his experiences tonight in a presentation at the Bermuda Underwater E...
DATE: Jun 28, 2018
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A Government plan to build a maintenance yard at Botanical Gardens has been scrapped.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, confirmed the decision was made not to move forward with the controversial plan last August.
Colonel B...
DATE: Jun 28, 2018
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