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The introduction of a weekly ten percent discount at several grocers has not caused the stores to raise prices, according to Government.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said a recent report showed an “usual price increase” for some products, but t...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy yesterday celebrated the success of a series of seminars aimed at supporting Bermuda’s vendors.
More than 130 people took part in the seminar series organised by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, which c...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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A retired US Police officer is scheduled to speak in Bermuda this month about ending the war on drugs.
Jack Cole, Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), served with the New Jersey State Police for 26 years, including 14 yea...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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A Denim Day will be hosted this Friday by Government to raise funds for flood relief efforts in the Caribbean.
Late last year the Eastern Caribbean was battered by heavy rains which caused severe flooding in the region. Fifteen people died, while mor...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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The TN Tatem Middle School Parent Teacher Association has filed a writ to prevent the Commissioner of Education from transferring the school’s principal, Francine McMahon.
The writ, filed on January 31 by J2 Chambers, seeks a judicial review in the m...
DATE: Feb 11, 2014
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Police revealed today that gunshots were fired in Southampton on Friday evening but there were no reported injuries.
The incident took place minutes before midnight in the Horseshoe Road area.
“Forensic evidence collected from the scene confirmed tha...
DATE: Feb 10, 2014
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The Ministry of Health will launch a new Corporate Blood Drive this week in an effort to boost the number of blood donors on the Island.
As part of the initiative, local businesses and international companies are being asked to encourage their staff,...
DATE: Feb 10, 2014
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A floating dock in Dockyard could soon be moved to allow quicker responses by marine police.
According to a planning application, the West End Development Corporation hopes to move a floating dock, currently attached to the North Arm Public Dock, to ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2014
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Government responded to a host of questions regarding the introduction of gaming on the Island during a town-hall meeting in St George’s this week.
Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell told the crowd at Penno’s Wharf that while it was believed that three...
DATE: Feb 06, 2014
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PLP Senator Diallo Rabain has branded former Education Minister Nalton Brangman dishonest following comments made on social media website Facebook.
Sen Brangman wrote on the OBA’s Facebook page that Opposition Leader Marc Bean, as the Minister of Env...
DATE: Feb 05, 2014
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