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Independent MP Terry Lister has announced his retirement from politics after 21 years in Parliament.
His decision, revealed at a press conference in the House of Assembly library yesterday, will mean a by-election for constituency 33, Sandys South.
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DATE: Sep 23, 2014
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Finance Minister Bob Richards claimed yesterday that his explanation to seniors for why state pensions can’t be increased was taken out of context, insisting that those who heard him speak would say: “This guy Richards really wasn’t as blunt as he ap...
DATE: Sep 18, 2014
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A beach-style Olympics on Horseshoe Bay raised more than $48,00 for charity this week.
The Centre on Philanthropy hosted its sixth annual Give Back Games on Tuesday, when nine corporate teams representing nine local charities competed for prize money...
DATE: Sep 18, 2014
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Campaigners are calling on Government to clarify when it will fulfil its promise to outlaw age discrimination in the workplace.
A member of Age Concern quizzed Cabinet Ministers Bob Richards and Jeanne Atherden on the topic at the charity’s recent an...
DATE: Sep 17, 2014
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Seniors have been told by Finance Minister Bob Richards that they won’t be getting an increase in their state pension because “money does not grow on trees”.
Age Concern said yesterday that the news, delivered by the Minister during a question-and-an...
DATE: Sep 16, 2014
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Justice campaigner Carol Shuman has praised a recent television documentary about the murder in Bermuda of Canadian teenager Rebecca Middleton.
Dr Shuman, who has written a book about the case and supported Becky’s family in their campaign for justic...
DATE: Sep 15, 2014
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Quality must be a key consideration when private homeowners rent out larger properties to tourists through internet letting sites, according to the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce.
Colin Campbell, the chairman of the Chamber’s tourism division, told The ...
DATE: Sep 11, 2014
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Tourism
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A husband who beat his wife while her young children slept was ordered in court not to return home until he undergoes anger management counselling.
Rafael Araujo, 26, of Knapton Hill, Smith’s, was told by Magistrate Juan Wolffe yesterday that his att...
DATE: Sep 11, 2014
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Warrants were issued today for two defendants who failed to appear at Magistrates’ Court.
Magistrate Juan Wolffe issued the warrants for Sto’Nae Eve, 22, who was listed to appear on a forgery charge, and Stevone Bailey, 31, who was listed for the off...
DATE: Sep 11, 2014
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A 33-year-old woman denied she caused grievous bodily harm by driving without due care and attention when she appeared at Magistrates’ Court today.
Jakeisha Stevens, of Curving Avenue, Pembroke, is accused of committing the offence against Terance Mo...
DATE: Sep 10, 2014
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