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Lovitta Foggo hopes to highlight St David’s lesser known landmarks and beauty sites to build the area as a tourism hot spot.
“Some of the bigger aims would be ensuing that St David's is recognised as the tourism hub that it really is and that require...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
OBA candidate Gaylynne Cannonier hopes to establish a new community centre in St David’s as part of a plan to revitalise the area.
“I believe it was attempted before, but for whatever reason it didn’t continue,” she said. “I think if you work along w...
DATE: Dec 14, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The first votes of the general election were cast yesterday as advanced polling began.
Hundreds of voters attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, on King Street, where they were greeted by a raft of political candidates.
Those who spoke with ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The City of Hamilton will fund a study into cracks forming at the Cavendish car park.
During a public meeting this week, city officials said the cracks, likely caused by vegetation, could potentially pose a serious health and safety risk.
While the s...
DATE: Dec 07, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Independent candidate Charlie Swan yesterday promised that he would remain an independent MP if reelected.
The former UBP member stated: “Following this election as an Independent candidate, I will remain an Independent candidate throughout the durat...
DATE: Dec 06, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Anthony Richardson is the Progressive Labour Party candidate for constituency 12.
He was announced at a busy Nomination Day ceremony that also saw 15 independent candidates put their names forward — a record number in recent years.
Mr Richardson was...
DATE: Nov 30, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Progressive Labour Party green met One Bermuda Alliance red outside of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on King Street yesterday as part of the official nomination day.
Before nominations could begin, independent candidates Kim Swan, David Petty and ...
DATE: Nov 30, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Anthony Richardson has been chosen to replace Makai Dickerson as the PLP candidate to take on OBA leader Craig Cannonier in Constituency 12.
Last night Mr Dickerson quit as a candidate in the wake of his admission to possessing marijuana. Yesterday, ...
DATE: Nov 29, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert came under fire yesterday after making “reprehensible” comments to a teenager on a public online forum.
The comments were part of a debate sparked by Mr Furbert, on his move from the United Bermuda Party to the governin...
DATE: Nov 28, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
News that PLP candidate Makai Dickerson had been caught with cannabis sparked discussion and debate across the Island yesterday.
While several members of the public told The Royal Gazette they felt Mr Dickerson should step down as a candidate, others...
DATE: Nov 27, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes