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Premier Ewart Brown was accused in court yesterday of political interference by a government employee who claims she was sacked after blowing the whistle on alleged fraudulent activity by a US contractor.
LeYoni Junos believes she was fired from her ...
DATE: Apr 07, 2009
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There is no doubt that Government's new FutureCare health insurance plan for seniors offers far greater benefits than basic HIP — but not everyone can afford to pay the premium.
An 86-year-old woman, whose income puts her well below the poverty line,...
DATE: Apr 06, 2009
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Government has admitted it deliberately left seniors in the dark about the launch of FutureCare in order to ensure that as few people as possible benefited from the new health insurance programme in its first year.
Health permanent secretary Warren J...
DATE: Apr 06, 2009
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The chairman of Bermuda Educational Parents' Association has welcomed plans to buy in a curriculum from abroad for Bermuda's public schools — but questioned why it took so long to reach the decision.
Myron Piper told The Royal Gazette: "I support an ...
DATE: Apr 06, 2009
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Work to shore up the road edge along the Woodlands Road canal in Pembroke will begin on Monday.
The project has been delayed while the Ministry of Works and Engineering awaited the arrival of water barriers to allow sections of the canal to be draine...
DATE: Apr 04, 2009
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Thousands of people are expected to turn out tomorrow for an extra-special Palm Sunday Walk — and those who do are promised an "amazing view" of one of Bermuda's most historic sites.
The annual Bermuda National Trust event kicks off at 2 p.m. at Tige...
DATE: Apr 04, 2009
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The challenges of raising an autistic child were highlighted by Health Minister Nelson Bascome yesterday as he pledged Bermuda's support for World Autism Awareness Day.
The Minister said the Island would celebrate the event annually on April 2 and Ap...
DATE: Apr 03, 2009
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Parish councillors are being taught how to handle financial reporting after harsh criticism from Auditor General Larry Dennis. The Island's independent financial watchdog blasted councils — Bermuda's second tier of government — for their lack of fisc...
DATE: Apr 03, 2009
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Oil tycoon John Deuss has had his legal case against the Government heard by the highest court for the Island.
The Privy Council, sitting in the Bahamas yesterday, reserved judgement on the civil appeal brought by the Dutch multi-millionaire in conne...
DATE: Apr 03, 2009
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Former chief education officer Joseph Christopher has published a book detailing the history of schools in Bermuda in the second half of the 20th century. He spoke to The Royal Gazette yesterday about 'A Random Walk Through the Forest' and explained ...
DATE: Apr 02, 2009
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