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Clarence Hill, one of Bermuda’s greatest Olympians, has been honoured as two large pictures of his glory days in the boxing ring went on display in the centre of Hamilton.
The depictions on the side of the post office on Church Street hang alongside ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
The constitutional stand-off over whether Bermuda is allowed to legalise cannabis took a new twist as it emerged the British foreign secretary is currently considering if the controversial move can go ahead.
It remains unclear when Liz Truss, who is ...
DATE: Jul 11, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A freeze on gas prices is “unsustainable”, fuel companies have warned.
A block on pump payment increases has been touted by David Burt, the Premier, as one of the Government’s flagship moves to try and limit the cost-of-living crisis.
But fuel compan...
DATE: Jul 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A new urban strategy for North East Hamilton was approved by the Senate, although some worries were raised about its impact.
The initiative gives planners much wider flexibility when deciding on the size and height of new buildings in the area of the...
DATE: Jul 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Some parents are turning a blind eye to gangland activity in their own homes for fear of not getting their rent paid, a senator has said.
Robin Tucker also questioned why Bermuda had a national space plan, but not a national plan to deal with gun cu...
DATE: Jul 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Taxpayer-funded financial breaks for the $376 million Fairmont Southampton refurbishment have set a “bad precedent” for the Elbow Beach resort as its owners seek a new buyer, a shadow minister believes.
The people who control the landmark Paget compl...
DATE: Jul 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Electricity bills are set to rise after Belco was given permission to increase its charges.
The Regulatory Authority has approved a rise in the Fuel Adjustment Rate of about 6.5 per cent, although not all bills will go up by the same amount.
A spokes...
DATE: Jul 05, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Bermuda will be promoted as an emerging environmentally aware “blue” economy at an international conference aimed at protecting oceans, Walter Roban, the home affairs minister, said today.
Mr Roban, who is also the Deputy Premier, is representing the...
DATE: Jun 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
A development agreement between the United Nations and Bermuda will benefit women on the island, the Government has said.
Tinée Furbert, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, insisted that the Multi-Country Sustainable Development Co-operation ...
DATE: Jun 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
It is now less risky to let experimental energy creators operate in Bermuda, a minister has said.
Lindsay Simmons, the Junior Minister of Home Affairs, made the comments as the Senate passed legislation this morning allowing operators to develop new ...
DATE: Jun 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly