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One Bermuda Alliance backbencher Leah Scott yesterday reiterated her commitment to the party in the wake of her removal as Junior Minister of Education.
Ms Scott expressed her disappointment with the decision, but stated that she had no intention wh...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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New environment minister Cole Simons said he was honoured to be named a Cabinet minister and is looking forward to hitting the ground running.
“It’s something that was unexpected, but the Premier had the faith in me,” Mr Simons said.
“I was Shadow M...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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The Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission has seen a “robust demand” for applications to establish properties as designated casino sites.
Richard Schuetz, the executive director of the commission, said the demand for applications was stronger than he had ...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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Bermuda Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Public Works have produced a “Beach Vision” for the island, charting the direction for development.
The “vision”, based on the results of surveys and focus groups carried out by the two bodies, states tha...
DATE: May 16, 2016
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A Bermudian studying in the United States has been celebrated for his service to seniors.
Rodney Smith Jr set out last year to cut lawns for seniors and single mothers while studying at Alabama A & M University after spotting an elderly man strugglin...
DATE: May 14, 2016
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Casinos are likely the least problematic element of the gaming industry, according to the former chief executive of Britain’s Gambling Commission.
Jennifer Williams, who met with local politicians this week to discuss the coming implementation of int...
DATE: May 13, 2016
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Gladwyn “Moe” Ming, one of those who helped create and develop the Spinning Wheel nightclub, has died at the age of 79.
Steve Simons, manager of the Court Street club, said: “He was an icon for Spinning Wheel. He was one of the original owners, and h...
DATE: May 12, 2016
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A memorial service celebrating the life of the late Hilton “Buddy” Hill is scheduled to take place tomorrow in Southampton.
Mr Hill, a well-known and multitalented businessman and musician, died in March at the age of 74.
Mr Hill had a successful mus...
DATE: May 12, 2016
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A film detailing the connection between Bermuda and Jamestown is set to be screened in St George’s tomorrow.
Jane — The Story of Cannibalism in Jamestown and Bermuda’s Rescue details what has become known as the starving time when the Jamestown colon...
DATE: May 11, 2016
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A man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of Rickai Swan.
Taj Browne, 22, from Southampton, appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning accused of assisting someone who committed an indictable offence, specifically murder, to escap...
DATE: May 10, 2016
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