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Government slashed grants and contributions to a number of organisations in the recently unveiled 2014/15 Budget.
According to the 2014/15 Budget, Government intends to spend $293.7 million in grants and contributions in the coming year — $23 million...
DATE: Feb 24, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
One of Bermuda’s oldest residents, Clarice Reynolds Lindley, has died at the age of 104.
The accomplised violinist, who once met famed US composer George Gershwin, stayed active in later life and advised others of the benefits of doing so.
She played...
DATE: Feb 22, 2014
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Jessie Moniz Hardy
Premier Craig Cannonier is suing Opposition leader Marc Bean and Shadow Finance Minister David Burt for slander in view of their “reckless allegations” about him.
Mr Cannonier announced the decision at a press conference yesterday, before walking out...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Shadow Finance Minister David Burt is calling on Government to “bring forward sensible and balanced proposals” in its second Budget tomorrow.
Mr Burt also cautioned Finance Minister Bob Richards not to “give into the demands” of business bosses who h...
DATE: Feb 20, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Supermarkets have not tampered with their prices since boosting their discounts, according to a monitoring exercise by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
The one-year concession started on December 4, 2013 for Lindo’s, MarketPlace and Supermart — al...
DATE: Feb 19, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Gang recruitment has been “undermined and is ripe for replacement”, according to the social charity Family Centre. But many residents continue to struggle to meet ends meet.
Executive director Martha Dismont also told the Hamilton Rotary Club that th...
DATE: Feb 19, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
An insurance company has pledged to make sure a speech-impaired toddler gets the medical help she needs — after the child’s mother was made redundant twice in the past year.
Single mother Alvina Brangman had begun fundraising to ensure her two-year-o...
DATE: Feb 19, 2014
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Somersfield Academy will be celebrating Montessori Week next Thursday with “An introduction to Montessori”.
Between 6pm and 7.30pm, the school will be extolling the benefits of a Montessori education, introducing parents to both the system and their ...
DATE: Feb 18, 2014
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A 65-year-old farmer and carriage driver who claimed he was driven to import cannabis out of financial desperation sobbed in court as he was jailed for six years for smuggling the drug in his farming supplies.
Howard Charles, of Southcourt Avenue, Pa...
DATE: Feb 18, 2014
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Deputy Premier Michael Dunkley and Commissioner of Education Edmond Heatley met with students at Somerset Primary School as part of their Career Day.
The focus of the Career day was on businesses that use trucks, including James Water Service, Bermud...
DATE: Feb 15, 2014
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