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A living-wage policy is on the cards as the new Progressive Labour Party government outlined its plans for its first year in power.
The Governor, John Rankin, who delivered the Throne Speech to mark the start of Parliament yesterday, said: “To ensure...
DATE: Sep 08, 2017
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Former premier Alex Scott believes Bermuda’s new political climate could set the stage for another review over independence.
Mr Scott was a strong advocate for splitting ties with Britain during his tenure from 2003 to 2006, but did not push for a re...
DATE: Sep 06, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Independence for Bermuda should be high on the list of priorities for the Progressive Labour Party after its landslide election victory, Senator Jason Hayward told Labour Day crowds yesterday.
The head of the Bermuda Public Services Union said the i...
DATE: Sep 05, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Keen footballer Shachkeil Burrows lost his leg in a horror road accident just two weeks ago.
But the brave 24-year-old, who planned to train as a football coach in England, is determined to battle back despite his life-changing injury.
Mr Burrows sai...
DATE: Aug 11, 2017
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The importance of saving money will be the topic of discussion at a Generation Next town hall meeting on Wednesday.
Micah Davis, the general manager of the Bermuda Credit Union, will give a presentation on fiscal responsibility at the event, in the B...
DATE: Aug 10, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Bermuda Shipping and Maritime Authority opens for business on Monday at its new offices on the fourth floor of Mintflower Place on Par-la-Ville Road.
The quango was set up on October 1, 2016 to take over from the former Department of Maritime Adm...
DATE: Jul 25, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The XL Catlin End-to-End presentation ceremony last night marked the charity epic’s 30th since the event originated in 1988.
For this year’s charities, the $50,000 donations from the End-to-End proved a game-changer, as the Adult Education School, Ag...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Progressive Labour Party has unveiled three General Election candidates to go up against three of the One Bermuda Alliance’s key players.
Architect Curtis Richardson will take on Grant Gibbons in Paget East, barrister Kathy Simmons will challenge...
DATE: Jun 26, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Year 8 Saltus Grammar School students explored a personal connection to history in preparation for their fifth annual History Fair.
The schoolchildren took several weeks to independently research a topic that interested them and showcased their resu...
DATE: Jun 22, 2017
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Former Clerk of the Legislature John Gilbert, who was deeply versed in parliamentary procedure and became a keen historian in retirement, has died at the age of 90.
Stepping down in 1989 after 14 years at the post, Mr Gilbert went on to serve as exec...
DATE: Jun 03, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell