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A bill aimed at empowering the Tourism Board was approved in the Senate, despite concerns Opposition it does not go far enough.
The Tourism Board Act 2012 details the make-up and statutory powers of the 16-member tourism board.
Junior Tourism Ministe...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Legislation that lays out the framework for future referendums was approved by the Senate yesterday.
During the morning debate on the Referendum Act 2012, the Opposition questioned if referendums would be binding or if there could be a higher thresho...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Department of Conservation Services have applied to rebuild a dock on Cooper’s Island that was destroyed by Hurricane Fabian.
In a letter included in the planning application, Department Director Drew Pettit said the rebuilt dock would make it ea...
DATE: Jun 20, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Sea Cadet Corp is looking for a few good men and women willing to help the Island’s young people.
Interim Commanding Officer Lt Mark Guishard said the cadets are looking for volunteers and donations to meet the rising demand for their ser...
DATE: Jun 20, 2012
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The Progressive Labour Party and the One Bermuda Alliance attacked each other’s records on Friday during a debate on Good Governance legislation.
While Government MPs said the act was another example of the Government working to address the concerns ...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan told the House of Assembly: “I am challenging The Royal Gazette and calling The Royal Gazette out” on the issue of fair and balanced reporting.
Conceding that he didn’t ask the paper to “play up or glorify what I ...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
A Bermudian slave who became the face of the anti-slavery movement has been formally named a national hero.
In a ceremony at Barr’s Bay Park on Saturday, more than 200 people gathered to remember the life and sacrifices of Mary Prince, who was born i...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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A new wing has been formally opened at the Lorraine Rest Home by Warwick Parish Council.
The new wing includes four new bedrooms, a recreation room, and an area housing state-of-the-art security equipment to watch over the entire facility.
Speaking a...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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Bermudian environmentalists are encouraged by the creation of a massive marine preserve on the other side of the world.
Australia last week announced the creation of an enormous marine preserve in the Coral Sea, spanning around 500,000 square kilomet...
DATE: Jun 19, 2012
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Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermudian slave who became the face of the anti-slavery movement has been formally named a national hero.
In a ceremony at Barr's Bay Park this evening, more than 200 people gathered to remember the life and sacrifices of Mary Prince, who was born ...
DATE: Jun 16, 2012
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