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More than 600 people are registered as unemployed and seeking work through the Department of Labour and Training.
According to a response to Parliamentary Questions raised by UBP Senator Michael Dunkley, the Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry had...
DATE: Mar 17, 2011
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A former Government architect was this morning was charged with multiple counts of defrauding the Bermuda Government.
Kyril Burrows, 47, from Southampton, was charged in Magistrates' Court this morning with three counts of cheating, three counts of o...
DATE: Mar 15, 2011
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New Economic Empowerment Zones (EEZs) could soon be introduced to the East and West ends of the Island.
Orders were tabled in the House of Assembly to create EEZs for both St George’s and Somerset in an attempt to help businesses in the communities s...
DATE: Mar 15, 2011
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A bill aimed at punishing landlords for sub-standard living conditions was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday.
The Bermuda Housing Amendment Bill 2011 makes it possible to fine landlords by $10,000 for renting a property below the minimum stan...
DATE: Mar 14, 2011
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As Japan struggles to come together following one of the greatest natural disasters on record, Bermudians in the country are sharing their experiences.
Teniko Hassell, a 22-year-old student enrolled at Temple University’s Japan campus, said the exper...
DATE: Mar 14, 2011
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Seventeen Bermuda students have been honoured after taking part in a United Nations International School (UNIS) conference in New York.
Bermuda was represented at the conference by students from Warwick Academy, CedarBridge Academy, Mount St Agnes, B...
DATE: Mar 14, 2011
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Demolition of the old hospital building began this week as the construction of a new hospital building continues.
The Bermuda Hospital Board said the demolition of the building, which is more than 90-years-old, will be conducted slowly in order to mi...
DATE: Mar 11, 2011
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Bermuda needs to focus on its future in order to maintain its success, according to Director of the Overseas Territories Directorate (OTD) Colin Roberts.
Mr Roberts, who is meeting with Bermuda public figures this week as part of a whirlwind visit, s...
DATE: Mar 11, 2011
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Salmonella fears have sparked an international recall of several batches of Skippy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter.
According to a statement from the Department of Health, the recall only affects 16.3oz plastic jars of the product with:
lThe UPC number 048...
DATE: Mar 11, 2011
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Daylight savings time begins again this weekend, with clocks moving forward by an hour at 2am on Sunday.
The public are reminded to set their clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday night.
Bermuda, like the US and Canada, start daylig...
DATE: Mar 11, 2011
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