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Heading a non-academic school so influenced the Education Permanent Secretary, it put her in good stead to lead school reform over the last ten years.
And after seeing through the revolutionary changes in the Island's school system Marion Robinson wi...
DATE: Aug 18, 1999
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And the new Head Librarian Joanne Brangman has thrown her support behind the Island getting a "purpose built'' building or at least an extension to the current one in Par-la-Ville Park.
But while a new library building is still a dream, Ms Brangman s...
DATE: Aug 17, 1999
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"risk of conflict'' in allowing middle managers to be in workers' unions.
Senate President Alf Oughton voted with fellow Independents Walwyn Hughes and Jeannette Cannonier in joining Opposition senators to defeat the Government six votes to five.
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DATE: Aug 12, 1999
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Southside.
Bermuda Land Development Company spokesman Don Grearson said the company was "overwhelmed'' by the interest expressed in the sales programme for the 11 homes near Emily's Bay Lane, St. David's. They are set to be available from October.
"W...
DATE: Aug 11, 1999
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A Government Senator has warned of possible "social unrest'' that could result from people left behind in the wake of e-commerce growth.
Sen. Calvin Smith said if nothing is done to bridge the employment gap between certain sectors of society, then t...
DATE: Aug 06, 1999
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infrastructure to be implemented.
This comes after a Magistrate's plea that the legislature take a "serious look'' at sentencing powers concerning children.
Last week Magistrate Carlisle Greaves complained that the Young Offender's Act was "not worki...
DATE: Aug 04, 1999
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The practice of releasing plastic balloons at community events has come in for criticism again from an environmentalist.
James Conyers said last week's balloon release during the opening ceremony at Cup Match gave him new reason for the minute of sil...
DATE: Aug 04, 1999
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Housekeeping workers at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital returned to work yesterday after downing tools a day earlier to protest overtime pay.
Negotiations between the Bermuda Industrial Union and the hospital's Human Resources department lasted...
DATE: Aug 04, 1999
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owner of The Beach to open a new bar at the Odyssey Nightclub.
To be called Club 40, it is understood the owners intend the club to cater to cruise ship tourists during the week and local patrons on weekends.
The Beach owners Rick Olson and Kevin Bur...
DATE: Aug 04, 1999
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Hospital have downed tools in a protest over overtime pay.
At press time, the results of marathon talks at the hospital were not known.
It is understood housekeeping staff, including Bermuda Industrial Union members, stopped work shortly after making...
DATE: Aug 03, 1999
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