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Diversification is key to the success of Bermuda, according to shadow economic development minister Jamahl Simmons.
In his reply to the budget, he outlined opportunities for diversifying the economy already shared by the Progressive Labour Party and ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Ocean Vet series that has been three-and-a-half-years in the making and will highlight Bermuda’s natural treasures to millions globally is finally complete.
While final deals are being secured with major networks in the USA and UK to screen the s...
DATE: Mar 22, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
When 11-year-old Emanuel Humphrey finished his performance at the finals of Bermuda Idol last week, the judge not only stood to his feet but he took off his hat in amazement.
The Dellwood Middle School student brought the house down while singing Bey...
DATE: Mar 21, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Michael Dunkley has sent a message to the black community that under his leadership the One Bermuda Alliance will concentrate on unity and creating opportunities for “all of Bermuda”.
Mr Dunkley said valuable lessons had been learnt following a week ...
DATE: Mar 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Opposition leader Marc Bean has urged the people of Bermuda to empower themselves by learning “the value of self-love”.
Mr Bean was speaking to The Royal Gazette on the fifth day of protests against the Bermuda Government’s proposed Pathways to Statu...
DATE: Mar 18, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Former Premier Sir John Swan said he was compelled to bring together the Bermuda Government and union representatives to form a constructive dialogue over immigration reform because his country is in a “perilous state”.
Sir John, who was Home Affairs...
DATE: Mar 17, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Shawn Crockwell quit as Minister of Tourism Development and Transport yesterday, telling The Royal Gazette he has lost confidence in the One Bermuda Alliance under Michael Dunkley.
Last night, Mr Crockwell launched a stinging attack on the Premier an...
DATE: Mar 17, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
One Bermuda Alliance MP Leah Scott has pleaded with her party colleagues not to push ahead with Pathways to Status in its existing form, saying the proposals “may well be the right thing to do, but it is not right at this time”.
However, OBA chairwom...
DATE: Mar 16, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Student attendance was adversely affected across Bermuda’s schools owing to island-wide work stoppages yesterday despite all schools remaining open.
Yesterday marked the second day of stoppages by Civil Service workers in protest against the Bermuda...
DATE: Mar 15, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Local boat owner Bill Tatem offered a helping hand to Bermudians, residents and tourists struggling to make their way around the island during yesterday’s work stoppages by giving them a free lift in his boat.
The self-employed construction worker to...
DATE: Mar 15, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan