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The Government and the People’s Campaign both share the same goals, according to Premier Michael Dunkley.
In a statement, Mr Dunkley said the Cabinet Office has formally responded to representatives of the group, who have publicly called for equality...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party took aim at the economic policies of the Government in the House of Assembly.
Opposition MPs described payroll tax relief for construction projects of national importance another example of trickle-down economics, while a...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is considering relaxing rules limiting the level of tint on vehicle windows.
And legislation to enable vehicles to be impounded in private lots was approved in the House of Assembly, despite resistance from the Opposition.
Speaking in the ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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The Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo has again received international accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
There are currently only 224 institutions in the world accredited by the US-based non-profit organisation, which is c...
DATE: Jun 28, 2014
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A previously delayed plan to expand pay-and-display parking in Hamilton will come into effect this summer.
According to a Corporation of Hamilton spokesman the city will be divided into three pay-and-display zones, with costs per hour varying from $...
DATE: Jun 27, 2014
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Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy described a meeting with grocers and wholesalers regarding the future of a discount grocery scheme as “fruitful and frank”.
While Sen Fahy said previously that concerns had been expressed about the sustainability of...
DATE: Jun 27, 2014
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Insects were eaten, pigs were kissed and Bermuda Football Association treasurer Andrew Griffith stole the show when he donned a red dress to become “Griffilicious” last night as part of a fundraising effort.
Around 15 volunteers took to the stage at ...
DATE: Jun 26, 2014
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A 22-year-old convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl has been sentenced to five years behind bars.
Kristopher Gibbons, who was 21 at the time of the incident, admitted receiving oral sex from the girl in a friend’s backyard last July, bu...
DATE: Jun 26, 2014
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Government must move quickly to address the issue of mandatory retirement and age discrimination, according to lawyer Jennifer Haworth.
However, Mrs Haworth told the Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday that Government must also strike a very delicate bala...
DATE: Jun 25, 2014
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Bermudian cruise ship worker Denika Outerbridge has been praised by Government as an example of a young person making the most of an opportunity.
Ms Outerbridge, a 22-year-old Bermuda College graduate, was one of seven young Bermudians who found work...
DATE: Jun 25, 2014
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Tourism
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
