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Premier Michael Dunkley has extended his condolences to the family of Alpheus “Artie” Black who died earlier today.
Mr Black, a blacksmith, entrepreneur and pillar of the community, was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2005 ...
DATE: Nov 12, 2014
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Bermuda’s employers must formulate policies to move with the changing laws on medical marijuana use, according to a pioneer in the employee assistance field.
Dr Dale Masi has been invited to the Island to discuss marijuana in the workplace, and has ...
DATE: Nov 12, 2014
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A Pembroke man has pleaded guilty to keeping a pit bull without a valid licence.
The court was told that Scott Dill, 29, had found the animal and started feeding it but had not intended to keep it. He was charged with the offence on March 12.
As it...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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Age Concern has welcomed Government’s consideration of a reverse mortgage system that could present an opportunity for seniors to turn home equity into hard cash.
The Ministry is in consultation with the Bermuda Bankers’ Association about the initia...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Bermuda Tourism Authority has welcomed the legislative goals put forward in the Throne Speech in relation to casino gaming and the cruise industry.
Tourism featured heavily in the Speech, and included the announcement that Government will introduce ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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The overbearing atmosphere caused by the thundery weather was not reflected in the opening of Parliament yesterday morning as Ministers shared lighthearted jokes and banter.
Kim Wilson, the Shadow Minister of Health, was one of the first to arrive i...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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The Island will listen this morning as the One Bermuda Alliance outlines its plans for the coming Parliamentary year.
The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton yesterday to ask residents what they wanted to hear from Government, and what they...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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One Bermuda Alliance Senator Vic Ball, who was sworn in yesterday, believes that attracting foreign investment will be key to boosting employment in Bermuda.
Senator Ball has replaced Nalton Brangman, who stepped down from the role this week to focu...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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The final preparations are being made on the new footbridge being constructed at Bailey’s Bay.
Tucker Murphy, on behalf of the Friends of Bermuda Railway, said it is hoped the bridge will be complete by the end of this month or the first week of De...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Bermuda’s senior citizens have been treated to a three-course French meal to celebrate their resilience in the wake of the recent storms.
The Taste of France luncheon for members of the Seniors’ Learning Centre was provided for free by Beau Rivage’s ...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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