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East End businessman Garth Rothwell was formally sworn in as the new Mayor of St George’s in a ceremony yesterday.
The position was left vacant last month when Kenneth Bascome stepped down to take a seat in the House of Parliament.
While Mr Rothwell ...
DATE: Jan 08, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
In the heat of Monday’s general election, all eyes were watching St George’s West to see where the balance of power would wind up.
But OBA’s Nandi Davis said she was completely unaware that her party’s election hopes were in her hands until she stepp...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former National Training Board head Nalton Brangman was yesterday sworn in as a One Bermuda Alliance Senator and Education Minister in a ceremony at Government House.
He will also serve as a Government senator.
Mr Brangman served as deputy chairman, ...
DATE: Dec 21, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance should consult with non-governmental bodies in order to build a better Bermuda, according to numerous groups.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette yesterday about the results of Monday’s election, organisations including Greenrock...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
In an evening of celebration and heartbreak, a handful of candidates managed to topple some of the Island’s political elite.
OBA’s Glen Smith landed a huge blow for the One Bermuda Alliance early in the evening by defeating Premier Paula Cox by 40 vo...
DATE: Dec 18, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Education figures released by Government are “inadequate” and show a lack of progress, according to Shadow Education Minister Grant Gibbons.
Dr Gibbons said the information released last week by Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith was “selective a...
DATE: Dec 03, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Pembroke man was shot off his bike on North Shore Road during a high-speed chase.
The 20-year-old victim yesterday remained in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries, which are not considered life threatening.
According to a Police Spokesman...
DATE: Dec 03, 2012
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda is vying to be one of several destinations for an airship race right out of the pages of Jules Verne.
Ministers met yesterday with the Commissioner of the World Air League Don Hartsell about hosting the inaugural World Sky Race, featuring bli...
DATE: Nov 28, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The University of the West Indies will soon be offering another postgraduate scholarship for qualified Bermudians, according to the Ministry of Education.
The first eligible Bermudian student selected for the programme will receive a scholarship cove...
DATE: Nov 26, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government will not release full GCSE results for the Island’s public schools until it has completed a series of public town hall meetings, according to a spokeswoman.
Those who attended the meetings have been shown a pair of graphs that show the vas...
DATE: Nov 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes