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Transportation Minister Walter Roban dismissed allegations of systemic problems in the Department of Public Transportation as “erroneous and malicious”.
He said a shipping error was to blame for a lack of tyres that saw 18 buses taken off the roads.
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DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two barbers yesterday admitted committing sexual offences against a 15-year-old girl.
Joshua Boorman, 21, of Middle Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault.
Sean Evans, 23, of Scott's Hill Road, Sandys, pleaded guilty to havin...
DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A former retail store on Wesley Street could soon become a new cafe, according to a planning application.
The application by ASW House Ltd, would include several changes to the property, including renovations to an existing kitchen and the constructi...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Neighbourhoods must stand together to tackle the issue of crime, according to National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief.
Speaking at a recent meeting organised by the Progressive Labour Party, Mr Perinchief told an audience of almost 100 west end r...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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Politics
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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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Politics
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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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Owain Johnston-Barnes
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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AUTHOR:
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
