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* Bean tops leadership poll
* Cannonier rated marginally above Burgess
* Dunkley is most popular politician
By Raymond Hainey
Opposition Leader Marc Bean is more popular among voters than Premier Craig Cannonier, a new survey has revealed.
And the P...
DATE: Feb 27, 2014
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Politics
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Keep Bermuda Beautiful turns 50 this year — adding fanfare to its recent annual general meeting, where KBB handed out awards to friends and partners in addition to celebrating the accomplishments of 2013.
Margaret Fergusson, the wife of Governor Geor...
DATE: Feb 26, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Union chief Kevin Grant says that a boost for international business on the Island could bring economic benefit — but that Bermudians needed to be sold on the sector.
Mr Grant said: “When people hear about people coming to our shore, there is some pu...
DATE: Feb 25, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
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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Other
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AUTHOR:
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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Other
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AUTHOR:
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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Other
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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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Other
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
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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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
