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the job as Queen's representative in Bermuda after being sworn in by Chief Justice Austin Ward. And, despite occasional rain showers, a small crowd gathered outside Cabinet House gave the occasion as festive air as Mr. Masefield and his wife Jennifer...

"post-Hong Kong'' will soon be spelled out by new British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook. But last night a British Parliamentary expert on Foreign Affairs said there were unlikely to be any major changes in the near future. It is doubtful the current p...

The anti-franchise act designed to cut McDonald's out of Bermuda is set to pass the House of Assembly -- despite rumours over Constitutional problems. And it is believed unlikely there will be much argument after rebel United Bermuda Party MP Ann Car...

New Governor Thorold Masefield last night admitted he was still in the dark over Bermuda. The Governor was scheduled to arrive just before 6 p.m. -- but problems with British Airways flights delayed his arrival on the Island until after nightfall. Mr...

Bermudian politics, the party faithful decided on Monday night. Party chairman Charles Jeffers said he was heartened by the response at a closed party meeting. He said: "The meeting was unanimous that the party should continue -- it was very interest...

A strike by 9,000 British Airways ground staff could cripple summer services to Bermuda. The grim news came after the British Transport and General Workers' Union warned they could ground the airline over plans to contract out more in-flight catering...

The phrase "a brush with the law'' takes on an entirely new meaning after meeting cop Frank Dublin. For the Grenadian-born Bermuda Police officer is creating a second career as a painter. Mr. Dublin has just ended a two week show at Masterworks in Ha...

Parliamentary candidate in the Warwick West constituency, according to party insiders. Mr. Shakir is branch favourite to join up with the Progressive Labour Party's Dr. Ewart Brown in a bid to unseat United Bermuda Party Home Affairs Minister Quinton...

Government's controversial new cruise ship policy is set to launch a stormy session in the House of Assembly today. And House insiders predict the debate on the Department of Tourism document will swamp all other business in an argument likely to con...

Bermuda's new Governor has been on a crash course in Bermudian life and culture, he revealed yesterday. Thorold Masefield, who will be officially sworn in next week, has been mugging up on the Island prior to his arrival. Mr. Masefield -- in an exclu...