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Funding for some proposed projects at Dockyard has fallen through, leaving Wedco looking for a new way forward.
Joanna Cranfield, Wedco’s business development manager, said that plans to erect two prefabricated buildings had been placed on hold due t...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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Britain’s future with the European Union — and Bermuda’s with it — is set to go to a referendum this summer.
On June 23, voters across the UK will vote on if they wish to remain in the EU. While those who support membership argue that it provides an ...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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The Princess Royal Union Lodge on Cobb’s Hill — better known as Samaritan’s Hall — could soon become a Historic Monument listed building.
According to a government spokeswoman, Michael Fahy, the Minister of Home Affairs, has officially proposed that ...
DATE: Feb 24, 2016
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A protest to “show dismay” to proposed immigration reform has been announced for tomorrow.
The event, which is scheduled to take place outside the Government Administration Building from noon, is the latest action against the Pathways to Status progr...
DATE: Feb 23, 2016
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Fears have been raised about the ability of buses and ferries to service people during the America’s Cup, according to the minutes from a series of stakeholder meetings.
They detail concerns and suggestions from a number of public and private bodies ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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Bermuda resident John “Bradshaw” Layfield has been named a Beyond Sport Ambassador for his work with Bermuda’s youth.
However, Mr Layfield said on Friday: “I really don’t see this as recognition for myself, but rather of the quality of the programme ...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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A pair of believed Bulgarian nationals have been charged with stealing from local banks.
Chavda Bachev, 42, and Georgi Todorov, 41, both from Sofia, Bulgaria, appeared in Magistrate’s Court this morning to face multiple theft charges.
Both men were c...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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A man who led police on a high-speed chase to escape outstanding warrants was remanded into custody this morning.
Vincent Richardson, 34, of Hamilton Parish, pleaded guilty to charges of driving dangerously and wilfully damaging six traffic cones, ea...
DATE: Feb 22, 2016
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The Bermuda Tourism Authority has been given a $1 million boost.
While the BTA was allotted a total of $21.7 million in last year’s Budget, that figure has been increased to $22.7 million.
The Government has also doubled the Tourism Authority Fee, wh...
DATE: Feb 20, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
More than $1.8 billion will be spent from public and private funds in infrastructure projects over the next five years, according to the 2016-17 Budget statement.
Among the items listed in the statement are the controversial $250 million airport rede...
DATE: Feb 20, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes