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by cabbies was last night lifted.
A short statement issued by the executive of the Bermuda Taxi Federation said: "We have reviewed our position regarding the planned industrial action on Christmas morning.
"As a result of that review, it was agreed t...
DATE: Dec 21, 1996
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discount scheme.
And Tourism Minister David Dodwell said the new-look Temperature Guarantee Programme, now in its fifth year, is hitting the mark in the Island's overseas markets.
Mr. Dodwell said that surveys in the past had shown overseas opinion s...
DATE: Dec 21, 1996
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Hollywood superstar Samuel L. Jackson could be the main attraction at Bermuda's first International Film Festival, it was revealed yesterday.
For the first of the annual events has been planned to coincide with Mr.
Jackson's star-studded charity golf...
DATE: Dec 20, 1996
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Taxi drivers yesterday refused to do a U-turn on Christmas Day strike action.
And they said they would go ahead with a campaign of wildcat industrial action -- unless they got a guarantee that two axed hours from the late-night surcharge period were ...
DATE: Dec 20, 1996
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Senators yesterday rubber-stamped a controversial bill giving taxi drivers a 20 percent fare increase while cutting back on fringe charges.
But rebellious taxi drivers vowed to continue a campaign to force a U-turn on a cutback in late night surcharg...
DATE: Dec 19, 1996
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yesterday.
For the combination of a shrinking workforce, earlier retirement and people living longer lives could leave Bermuda in the red in the long-term.
Health and Social Services Minister Harry Soares said: "People are entering the workforce late...
DATE: Dec 18, 1996
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of the Island's natural history ever.
Bermuda Natural History Museum curator Wolfgang Sterrer said the project would take at least five years.
But he added it would be a vital tool for understanding the ecology of Bermuda -- and helping to protect it...
DATE: Dec 16, 1996
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Hotel after he suggested a limousine service for guests on the Island.
And they will refuse to drive between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight -- in protest at having the late night surcharge put back two hours.
Taxi drivers are also to give the cold...
DATE: Dec 14, 1996
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Furious taxi drivers will this morning mount an invasion at the House of Assembly to protest Government's offer on fare increases.
And last night Bermuda Taxi Federation secretary Joe Brown warned if the controversial bill -- which would give drivers...
DATE: Dec 13, 1996
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pay rises.
And partygoers face a long slog home on Christmas Day as taxi drivers vowed yesterday to strike on the holiday.
Last night Bermuda Taxi Federation secretary Joe Brown said: "Taxis have blockaded the House of Assembly before -- but that was...
DATE: Dec 12, 1996
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