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Premier Paula Cox today announced measures intended to aid the suffering retail sector.
Payroll tax relief and a rise in duty for residents returning from travel abroad, were among the initiatives revealed at a press conference this morning.
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DATE: Sep 30, 2011
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The European Space Agency (ESA) is set to use Cooper’s Island as the site of a temporary tracking station.
While not as well known as its American cousin NASA, the ESA has been involved in research missions since its formation in 1975.
Formed by the ...
DATE: Sep 30, 2011
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Government press attaché Scott Simmons defeated Denton Williams in a PLP branch election last night, making him the likely candidate for Southampton West Central.
Mr Simmons picked up 20 votes at the well attended meeting, while Mr Williams picked up...
DATE: Sep 30, 2011
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Cooper's Island is returning to its former use as a tracking station this year, with the European Space Agency (ESA) setting up temporary facilities at the site.
According to a Government spokeswoman the ESA has completed the first stage of setting u...
DATE: Sep 30, 2011
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Police yesterday thanked the public for their assistance in locating two missing teenagers.
Devonte’ Simmons, 14, and Leshun Wolffe, 15, were both reported missing earlier this week.
However, a Police Spokeswoman confirmed yesterday that both teenag...
DATE: Sep 29, 2011
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The Bermuda Police Service yesterday issued a warning to the public over an e-mail scam claiming to be from the London 2012 Olympic Organising Committee.
A spokeswoman for the service said that an e-mail is making the rounds claiming that the recipie...
DATE: Sep 29, 2011
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Transportation Minister Terry Lister yesterday met with Union leader Chris Furbert over potential changes to the bus timetable.
A spokesman for the Transportation Department described the meeting as “amicable,” saying the two parties are now closer t...
DATE: Sep 29, 2011
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Bermuda could be in for a wet and windy weekend as Tropical Storm Ophelia is expected to pass to the Islands’ east as a Category 1 hurricane.
According to the Bermuda Weather Service, the storm system is expected to increase in strength today as it t...
DATE: Sep 29, 2011
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Bermuda Archives director Karla Hayward has been placed on administrative leave, The Royal Gazette understands.
Earlier this month, staff at the archives voted by secret ballot to strike unless Ms Hayward was removed from her post. They were set to d...
DATE: Sep 28, 2011
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National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief last night failed to get reselected as the Progressive Labour Party candidate for his Pembroke Central constituency, losing out to former Senator Walton Brown.
Mr Perinchief is understood to have picked up ...
DATE: Sep 28, 2011
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