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Two businessmen who quit limousine service Bermuda Hosts after a fellow-shareholder got permission to set up a rival business may strike out on their own.
David (Butch) Whitecross and Ted Powell have sold their shareholding in the firm, whose other s...
DATE: Jul 27, 1998
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Commissioner Colin Coxall knighted, according to sources in the UK.
The UK PM has responded to pleas from Bermudians that Mr. Coxall's work on the Island should be honoured -- ideally with a knighthood.
Now Mr. Blair has forwarded the letter to the U...
DATE: Jul 24, 1998
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One of the biggest threats facing Bermuda is the risk of dirty money finding a haven on the Island, Premier Pamela Gordon warned yesterday.
And she said -- if tolerated -- money laundering and computer crime could destroy the economy.
Ms Gordon said:...
DATE: Jul 24, 1998
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A top Police officer is poised to take legal action over his failure to be confirmed in a higher rank.
Chief Insp. Larry Smith is to sue the Commissioner of Police, the Public Service Commission and the Governor for damages because he was passed over...
DATE: Jul 24, 1998
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the framework for the ruling United Bermuda Party's General Election campaign.
He hammered home the claim that the UBP is the only choice for education, beating crime and drug abuse and caring for families and the young of the Country.
And veteran po...
DATE: Jul 24, 1998
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The ruling United Bermuda Party is set to launch a bid to make the crucial Warwick East seat a family affair, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
For Pauline Richards -- wife of already-adopted candidate E.T. (Bob) Richards -- is being touted as his runnin...
DATE: Jul 23, 1998
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Crooked importers could be dodging thousands of dollars worth of Customs duty, according to the Island's financial watchdog.
And even imported bait could be classed as one that got away -- ruled exempt from duty despite not being listed as duty-free....
DATE: Jul 22, 1998
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spot shut its doors have found new jobs, it was revealed yesterday.
Exact figures were not released -- but when the closure was announced a spokesman for Lantana said it employed "up to 60 staff.'' Home Affairs and Public Safety Minister Maxwell Bur...
DATE: Jul 22, 1998
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money to a firm employing him as a consultant.
The revelation is in a report by Bermuda's financial watchdog.
And Auditor Larry Dennis said he was "unable to determine'' whether or not Government was forking out cash to consultants YVR under two or m...
DATE: Jul 21, 1998
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Shadow Finance Minister Eugene Cox accused the ruling UBP of scuppering a bill to let the Bank of Bermuda bring in more foreign investment.
Mr. Burgess -- who did not vote when the bill came up during the last session of the House of Assembly -- said...
DATE: Jul 21, 1998
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