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Bermuda needs to find a better way to resolve industrial disputes, according to the Bermuda Employers Council (BEC).
In a statement released last night, BEC President Keith Jensen said disputes, like those that have recently emerged on the Island’s d...
DATE: Aug 29, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The City of Hamilton plans to cut down several trees lining Cedar Avenue in an effort to make pedestrians more visible to traffic.
Six trees are to be removed based on the recommendations of a recent study on traffic control.
The study was commissio...
DATE: Aug 29, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda was greeted by a surprise guest yesterday in the form of Tropical Storm Jose, but the storm left the Island unscathed.
According to the Bermuda Weather Service, Tropical Storm Jose formed out of a trough to the Island’s south at around 9am on...
DATE: Aug 29, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A set of stairs leading to Elbow Beach have been given a temporary fix, with a more permanent solution expected this winter according to the Parks Department.
The public access to the beach was originally damaged by Hurricane Igor, which struck Islan...
DATE: Aug 27, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hurricane Irene is expected to hit the US coast this weekend, with weather forecasters predicting it would miss Bermuda if it stays on its current path.
The hurricane rose to a Category 3 storm yesterday morning, making it officially the first major ...
DATE: Aug 25, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Objectors reiterated their concerns about the proposed Park Hyatt resort in a special meeting with Planning officials this week.
Approximately 65 people turned out for a hearing at Penno’s Wharf to state why they felt the proposed St George’s develop...
DATE: Aug 24, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new project put forward by the St David’s Historical Society could give a taste of Island life 400 years ago.
The society is hoping to build a temporary settler’s dwelling on the same St David’s property that is home to historic 17th century Carter...
DATE: Aug 24, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An earthquake that spawned tremors from North Carolina to Ontario shocked quite a few Bermudians living in North America yesterday.
The 5.9 magnitude earthquake, which was around half-a-mile deep, was centred northwest of Richmond, Virginia, accordin...
DATE: Aug 24, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Anti-racism group Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda (CURB) could host regular sessions on internalised racism based on popular demand.
CURB member Cordell Riley said the group had originally intended to host one meeting, titled A Discussion for Bl...
DATE: Aug 22, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Visitors and locals crowded Hamilton Bus Station yesterday in an effort to catch what could be the last bus home.
While many of the passengers were upset about the situation, most were more interested in how they would be getting home.
One Smith’s ma...
DATE: Aug 18, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
