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The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) said former Environment Minister Walter Roban was wrong to approve “flawed” planning appeals by two colleagues.
In a statement, the organisation said the planning applications by Health Minist...
DATE: Dec 17, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Warwick rest home could evolve into an assisted living home while growing to match the rising demand for such a facility.
Paul Claude, of the Lorraine Rest Home, spoke at the meeting of the Hamilton Rotary about a master plan to develop the site.
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DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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A $52 million expansion proposed for the Fairmont Hamilton Princess has been described by Shadow Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell as a “welcome decision”
However, he said the move demonstrates the demand for space by the international business commun...
DATE: Dec 16, 2011
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Tourism
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is considering reducing Betting Tax rates to stimulate betting transactions based in Bermuda.
According to the Pre-Budget Report, released on Monday, the tax may be reduced from its current rate to bring it closer to that of other countrie...
DATE: Dec 15, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A rethink on the land tax exemption for pensioners could be positive if the correct measures are implemented, according to Age Concern.
Government stated, in the recently released Pre-Budget Report, it was reconsidering the current exemption in an ef...
DATE: Dec 15, 2011
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police insist they are committed to a 24-hour presence in St George, however manpower shortages continue to limit the station’s operating hours.
Chief Inspector Hashim Estwick told peolpe at a recent town hall meeting that St George’s police station ...
DATE: Dec 15, 2011
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The Fairmont Hamilton Princess hopes to build a yacht club and add additional rooms as part of a $52 million expansion.
In a press conference at the hotel yesterday, Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert announced that Government has granted in-principle su...
DATE: Dec 15, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man who locked a ten-year-old boy in a restaurant bathroom and sexually assaulted him has been sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Jomar Akbar Caines, 36, from Pembroke, also attacked two people who attempted to intervene after hearing the victim’s cr...
DATE: Dec 14, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
PLP Senator Jonathan Smith yesterday defended the Government’s record following claims by the Opposition that it was obstructing the Auditor General.
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards suggested in the House of Assembly on Friday that the Audit Com...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Motorists caught using cell phones while behind the wheel will soon be facing fines of up to $1,000.
Senate yesterday approved the Traffic Offences Penalties Amendment Bills, introducing penalties for those caught driving while distracted.
According ...
DATE: Dec 13, 2011
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
