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Thousands of revellers are expected to head to Horseshoe Bay on Good Friday for the second KiteFest hosted by the Chewstick Foundation.
The free event, featuring live music, kite-flying, egg-hunting, fun races and competitions, will kick off at about...
DATE: Mar 26, 2013
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Corporation of Hamilton members deserve “remuneration” as they have far greater responsibilities and a heavier workload than previous administrations, according to Alderman Carlton Simmons.
He told The Royal Gazette he commissioned a report on salari...
DATE: Mar 21, 2013
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The Ombudsman is to investigate an alleged “lack of transparency” at City Hall, in the wake of concerns about a secret lease signed for the redevelopment of Hamilton's waterfront.
Arlene Brock announced that her “systemic investigation” into the oper...
DATE: Mar 21, 2013
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A report commissioned by Hamilton Mayor Graeme Outerbridge and his City Hall team has recommended they each be paid a five-figure annual salary for the “tremendous sacrifices” they are making while in office.
Elected official Mr Outerbridge should ge...
DATE: Mar 20, 2013
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The purchase of the former Sonesta property is “exciting” and shows that investors want to work with Bermuda, Premier Craig Cannonier told a press conference yesterday.
Mr Cannonier, commenting on the news that the Green family has bought the land in...
DATE: Mar 20, 2013
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Opposition MPs will be answering questions at two public forums this week.
Walter Roban, Michael Weeks, David Burt and Rolfe Commissiong, representatives for constituencies 15, 16, 18 and 21, respectively, will appear at the first session at the BIU ...
DATE: Mar 20, 2013
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A five percent pay cut agreed by parliamentarians a year ago to appease angry unions has been ditched by the One Bermuda Alliance.
Premier Craig Cannonier insisted last night Government was “prohibited from opting to keep the reduced salaries” in pla...
DATE: Mar 14, 2013
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Bermuda Housing Corporation warned Cabinet against building the Grand Atlantic development in Warwick, Community Minister Wayne Scott told MPs yesterday.
The Minister said in a statement to the House of Assembly that BHC was informed of the plan for ...
DATE: Mar 12, 2013
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Community Minister Wayne Scott claimed yesterday he delivered a four-hour statement to Parliament at the request of the Progressive Labour Party, so it wouldn’t have to debate his Ministry’s spending plans.
Mr Scott said Shadow Minister Michael Weeks...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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A charity has been hit with an unexpected $13,000 bill after asbestos was found in the floor of its headquarters.
The toxic substance was found by contractors starting renovation work at Beacon House in Hamilton for Bermuda Society for the Blind.
The...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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