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Updated legislation to support the St Regis Hotel Project was passed with unanimous support in the Senate.
The St George’s Resort Act 2018 grants additional duty relief for the hotel project, updates the development plan and clarifies public access t...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to payroll tax rules to tackle notional salaries were approved in the Senate.
Justin Mathias, One Bermuda Alliance senator, expressed concerns the changes would negatively impact those in small and medium sized businesses.
But the legislat...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
More than $13,000 in fines were dealt out to traffic offenders in less than an hour of traffic court.
Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo dealt fines to 22 offenders on the Thursday afternoon court session.
The magistrate issued a total of 103 demerit points ...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A driver who crashed through a wall and plunged at least ten feet onto the tiny beach at the foot of Fractious Street thanked his seatbelt for saving him from serious injury.
The man, who asked not to be named, said: “I’m just thankful I had my seatb...
DATE: Jul 27, 2018
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
New electronic monitoring devices could be used to detect alcohol use as well as monitor the movements of criminals, the Attorney-General said yesterday.
Kathy Lynn Simmons told the Senate: “The overall design and data are being reviewed to advance f...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A server at the Fairmont Southampton has been named the Tourism Ambassador of the Year by the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Gary Pitt, 29, said: “My daily goal I set for myself is to make sure that our guests have a memorable experience while I serve th...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An old HSBC building on Hamilton’s Front Street is in line for a transformation into shops and offices.
The six-floor Albuoy’s Point building will also get underground parking if a planning application is approved.
The application from MND Properties...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Mirrors honoured their best and brightest volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the programme.
The Mirrors Volunteer Appreciation Reception, held last Friday, recognised more than 60 volunteers who had repeatedly stepped forward to help.
A...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Police Service will no longer take cash or cheques to pay for clearance certificates, police reports or fingerprinting as of September 1.
A police spokesman said the change would allow the Bermuda Police Service to focus on keeping the co...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A homeless woman was jailed for ten days after she stole a carton of chocolate milk.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Trimiea Roland, 30, was seen walking into Hamilton MarketPlace at around 12.30pm on Tuesday.
She then went to the store, opened a carto...
DATE: Jul 26, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes