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Pet lovers fear they’ll soon be banned from bringing puppies and kittens to Bermuda from the UK.
Government’s veterinary officer is said to be keen to put a block on the animals after Britain relaxes its rabies regulations on January 1, 2012.
That wo...
DATE: Nov 23, 2011
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The jury foreman was dismissed on the penultimate day of the Southside cinema attempted murder trial after admitting a family connection to defendant Jahmel Blakeney.
He was ordered to stand down yesterday after victim Renee Kuchler's father approach...
DATE: Nov 22, 2011
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Painted to perfection, spotlessly clean and souped up with thousands of dollars worth of electronic gear, dozens of custom-designed cars and bikes were on show at an extravaganza at Southside Racing Circuit.
Hundreds of people visited the show to wat...
DATE: Nov 22, 2011
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Environment Minister Marc Bean urged black people to cease complaining and start making their own luck, during a fiery House of Assembly speech.
Mr Bean also hinted cannabis smokers could soon avoid harsh penalties as he spoke from Government’s front...
DATE: Nov 21, 2011
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Chamber of Commerce director Peter Everson says owners of Loughlands properties effectively live with no housing costs, according to logic put forward by Bermuda Housing Corporation.
Mr Everson added his voice to the debate over a two-bedroom condo o...
DATE: Nov 21, 2011
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MPs in the House of Assembly began a lengthy debate of the Throne Speech yesterday. Kim Swan, of the United Bermuda Party, suggested that the looming elections had influenced the Throne Speech. “It is because of that very reason why we support fixed ...
DATE: Nov 19, 2011
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Tim Smith
Walter Roban last night quit Cabinet after 16 days as Public Works Minister, saying he deeply regrets bringing accusations of corruption upon Government.
Mr Roban had come under intense criticism for granting planning permission for Progressive Labou...
DATE: Nov 18, 2011
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Tim Smith
A Devonshire resident who threatened a police officer with a pitch fork was fined $1,000 yesterday.
Mustafa Abdul Hadee warned the officer he would push the tool into his stomach after being told to put out a fire in his garden in Hermitage Road, Cro...
DATE: Nov 17, 2011
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Tim Smith
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert is hopeful new cruise ships will be brought to the Island to soften the blow of losing the Veendam from 2013.
The new Cabinet member also backed Transport Minister Derrick Burgess’ efforts to find a way of ensuring the ...
DATE: Nov 17, 2011
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Tourism
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Tim Smith
Minister Wayne Furbert’s bid to build homes, rejected by planning officials, was granted permission by Progressive Labour Party colleague Walter Roban on his last day as Environment Minister.
The Planning Board had turned down Mr Furbert’s proposal a...
DATE: Nov 17, 2011
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Tim Smith