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A tug vessel towing the world’s largest barge crane diverted to Bermuda this weekend to drop off an injured crew member.
Staff at the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre were contacted on Thursday regarding an injury on-board the Union Manta.
The ship...
DATE: Apr 01, 2013
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Deputy Opposition Leader Derrick Burgess yesterday called for Bermudians the challenge their assumptions this Easter to build a better Bermuda.
Mr Burgess wished the Island a happy holiday on behalf of the Progressive Labour Party, and asked the publ...
DATE: Mar 30, 2013
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US Consul General Robert Settje will host a town-hall meeting to introduce himself to American citizens on the Island.
The meeting is intended for Americans aged 18 and over.
It will be held at Cedarhurst, Mr Settje’s home at 33 Wilkinson Avenue, Ham...
DATE: Mar 30, 2013
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Ratings firm Standard and Poor’s has warned Bermuda’s credit rating could be downgraded should the Island fail to turn its economy around.
The firm affirmed its ‘AA-/A-1+’ long and short-term issuer credit ratings (ICR) on the Island, but revised it’...
DATE: Mar 30, 2013
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Wind, cold and occasional rain couldn’t keep thousands of people from celebrating Good Friday at Horseshoe Bay yesterday.
KiteFest, put together by the Chewstick Foundation, marked the holiday with kite and fishcake competitions, along with live musi...
DATE: Mar 30, 2013
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Senators approved Government’s budget for several Ministries yesterday at the final Senate sitting before the new fiscal year begins.
Senator Alexis Swan introduced the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy’s $27.5 million bud...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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The Senate last night approved legislation ending a vehicle licence fee exemption for seniors, despite multiple attempts by the Opposition to change the legislation.
During a debate in the Upper Chamber, Senator Marc Daniels tabled three potential am...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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Former and current exchange students gathered yesterday at Government House to celebrate 40 years of the Rotary programme.
More than 30 former exchange students and four current exchange students shared stories and memories of their experiences.
Kare...
DATE: Mar 28, 2013
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Seniors cannot be exempted from paying vehicle licence fees due to financial hardship, according to Attorney General Mark Pettingill.
The Minister had previously said that seniors who couldn’t afford the increase could apply under section 62B of the ...
DATE: Mar 27, 2013
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The Bermuda Public Service Union has called on Government to include the trade unions in on work with the SAGE Commission.
Kevin Grant, President of the BPSU, said yesterday: “There is no time for any heroics. We must work together and engage the val...
DATE: Mar 27, 2013
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