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Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Wayne Perinchief responded to accusations that recent tourism figures have been overplayed. Mr. Perinchief pointed out they were put out by civil servants who “have no agenda”.
Former Opposition Leader Wayne Fu...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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Bill puts war pensions change into effect
An administrative step necessary to effect a doubling of war veterans’ pensions was approved by the House of Assembly yesterday.
The Pensions (War Service) Order comes after the Pensions and Gratuities Act 20...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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After Bishop Ewen Ratteray’s announcement last week that he will retire next year on March 30, expressions of surprise and shock came in from around the Island. Saddened by the decision was Catholic Bishop Robert Kurtz who had a close relationship wi...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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An education boss from overseas is likely to be appointed to help implement recommendations from a damning report into why so many of Bermuda’s students are failing.
Education Minister Randy Horton last night told the House of Assembly about seven pe...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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Candidates’ photos will be placed on ballot papers at the next election to aid illiterates who don’t want to make a mistake with their vote.
The measure was passed with all-party support but led to some heated debate as Opposition MPs said there were...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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After a tumultuous year which saw their school closed for nine weeks due to a mould crisis, 117 graduates from CedarBridge Academy were praised yesterday for their perseverance.
Valedictorian Vanessa Paulos commended the graduates for overcoming the ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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Ten summer camps will be hosted by Government this year.
Education Minister Randy Horton announced that these will run from July 2 until August 1, in order to provide child care services at affordable prices.
The camps will also offer summer employme...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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BERMUDIANS were today given new encouragement to train as automotive technicians with the launch of a new programme by the HWP Group.The Automotive Service Training Programme (ASTP) will accept five persons each year.
To qualify, each must commit to ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2007
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IF there is one team that deserves to enjoy some success on the cricket field it is Young Men’s Social Club. For so long the whipping boys of local cricket, the club have shaken off that tag and are starting to establish themselves as one of the top ...
DATE: Jun 29, 2007
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COMPUTER-based technology has been used in schools in Bermuda for some years now. But a new technology replacing the white board is helping prepare Bermuda’s youngsters for an increasingly technological world while also making waves in the art and s...
DATE: Jun 29, 2007
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