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The Designated Sites application process has been officially opened today, according to Richard Schuetz, executive director of the Bermuda Casino Gaming Commission.
Property owners who want to build an integrated resort casino or a casino on an exist...
DATE: Mar 15, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Tourism Authority came under fire for declining air arrivals as the House of Assembly debated the body’s budget on Friday night.
Reading the brief on behalf of tourism minister Shawn Crockwell, who was absent owing to illness, Patricia Go...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Warwick Academy head girl Claire Conyers took home the top prize at the weekend’s Outstanding Teen awards.
Speaking after winning the Overall Outstanding Teen award, she told The Royal Gazette: “It feels absolutely amazing. I’m just really, really l...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A resolution has been found in the dispute between the Bermuda Police Association and the Bermuda Government, according to Michael Dunkley.
Speaking in a budget debate, the Premier said a joint statement by the parties would be issued in the near fut...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Changes to the standard health insurance providing additional benefits without increased costs have been approved by the House of Assembly.
Opening debate on the Health Insurance Amendment Act 2016, health minister Jeanne Atherden said she was please...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Buses are not expected to run this morning as a labour withdrawal over immigration legislation continues.
The Ministry of Tourism Development and Transport yesterday afternoon announced that the bus service would be cancelled at least during the morn...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Junior home affairs minister Sylvan Richards detailed the 2016-17 Budget for the Department of Workforce Development, but left no time for debate.
While 2½ hours were scheduled for the debate, Mr Richards used the entirety of the time allotted to del...
DATE: Mar 14, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Warwick Academy students are highlighting their artistic efforts today as part of their Practical Arts Department Showcase.
The show will feature work from Year 10 and 11 GCSE students, along with Year 12 and Year 13 IB students.
A spokeswoman for th...
DATE: Mar 11, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Ministry of Public Works is set to increase its revenue this year by selling government-owned buildings, according to minister Craig Cannonier.
During the budget debate yesterday, Mr Cannonier noted that a 30 per cent increase in revenue is expec...
DATE: Mar 10, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Recommendations from the Sage commission have not fallen by the wayside, according to Michael Dunkley.
In a statement this afternoon, the premier said that the results of the report were being used to drive the public service reform initiative, inten...
DATE: Mar 10, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes