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The Island has been the named the top wreck diving destination in the region by a prestige magazine.
Scuba Diving singled out Bermuda as the best place for wrecks in the Caribbean and Atlantic.
And the wreck of the luxury liner Cristobal Colon, which...
DATE: Mar 14, 2014
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Premier Craig Cannonier led condolences in the House of Assembly for a couple found dead at their St George’s home on Monday.
Mr Cannonier told MPs that Myron Anthony Robinson and wife Regina lived only two doors away from him.
He added: “She was a p...
DATE: Mar 13, 2014
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Tougher parole laws are on the cards, according to National Security Minister Michael Dunkley.
Mr Dunkley tabled new legislation yesterday to allow police to arrest people suspected of breaching parole conditions on the spot.
Previously, officers had...
DATE: Mar 13, 2014
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An environmental group has stated it does not back any of three approaches to changing the sea lanes into Bermuda to allow bigger ships to dock.
And Stuart Hayward, head of the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) said that “no c...
DATE: Mar 12, 2014
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Upgrades to Bermuda’s shipping channels to allow bigger cruise ships into local waters will get a public airing.
Bermuda Environmental Consulting is to carry out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) of three proposals to improve maritime access a...
DATE: Mar 11, 2014
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A deal for a new hotel could be signed by the end of the year.
Premier Craig Cannonier said: “I don’t see why it’s not possible — but it will take everyone moving swiftly. No promises, but 100 percent effort.”
Mr Cannonier added a deal could be struc...
DATE: Mar 11, 2014
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Low poll ratings and a winter of discontent on the industrial front come as no surprise to Craig Cannonier.
A recent Royal Gazette poll showed the Premier’s popularity stood at 43 percent — while the PLP’s Marc Bean notched up a rating of 58 percent ...
DATE: Mar 10, 2014
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A bid to crack down on underage drinking and antisocial behaviour was last night backed by MPs.
The House of Assembly approved a bill by Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley to make ID checks at the doors of bars and clubs mandatory.
Mr Dunkley sai...
DATE: Mar 06, 2014
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A rethink on cuts in hospital benefits for older people has been called for by Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva.
Mr DeSilva said: “These type of cuts are affecting a segment of society that is often the most vulnerable financially.
“These are the ...
DATE: Mar 05, 2014
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The public’s right to know took a step closer yesterday after Craig Cannonier told MPs the recruitment process for a Commissioner to oversee freedom of information requests will start this spring.
And the Premier added that further legislation on pub...
DATE: Mar 04, 2014
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