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Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell met with more than 150 taxi operators to receive feedback on potential changes to the industry.
Derek Young, president of the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association, said one of the major issues discussed at ...
DATE: Nov 27, 2013
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Rules limiting the height of buildings in Hamilton should stay in place, according to members of the public surveyed by the Department of Planning.
The Department staff recently reached out to the public regarding potential changes to the City of Ham...
DATE: Nov 26, 2013
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The Bermuda Music Users Group is calling on representatives for the Island’s businesses and charities to meet tomorrow to discuss music licencing rates on the Island.
Group spokesman Ben Fairn said yesterday that it was understood that representative...
DATE: Nov 26, 2013
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Gina Spence Productions in Christ (GSPIC) is hoping to raise $20,000 to support needy seniors and children during the holiday season.
The charity formally launched its “Gift of Giving” campaign yesterday in an effort to raise funds for healthy food i...
DATE: Nov 26, 2013
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Health Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has refuted claims she misled the public about the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre, maintaining that the facility was not profitable.
Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva alleged a $104,000 surplus in the 2012/13 ...
DATE: Nov 23, 2013
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Construction work on a maintenance yard at Botanical Gardens should be halted and reconsidered, according to a concerned member of the public.
Claire Smith said if the project reaches completion, it will be akin to an industrial site in the heart of ...
DATE: Nov 22, 2013
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The US Consulate General and the Bermuda National Library have joined forces to hold a regular film night at the Adult Library.
According to a spokeswoman, the films will be provided by the US Department of State, including documentaries, docudramas ...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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Government spent almost $24,000 on fuel, maintenance and repairs to 13 GP cars last year.
Responding to Parliamentary questions, Junior Minister for Public Works Lynne Wooldridge revealed that a total of $23,911.35 was spent on fuel, maintenance and ...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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The Department of Immigration is investigating a complaint that a staff member refused to accept a spousal certificate application from a same-sex couple.
In a recent Facebook posting, Jameka Smith said she and her spouse, Charlene, were repeatedly c...
DATE: Nov 20, 2013
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Fundraising efforts in Bermuda have garnered more than $160,000 in pledges and donations to help people affected by a deadly typhoon in the Philippines.
Ann Spencer-Arscott of the Bermuda Red Cross said they have raised $138,708 in pledges and donati...
DATE: Nov 20, 2013
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