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Finance minister Bob Richards has expressed dismay at Oxfam’s claim that Bermuda is the world’s worst corporate tax haven.
And the Progressive Labour Party joined him to condemn the report as “extremely disappointing”.
Mr Richards pointed to “serial ...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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Original works by the late political cartoonist Peter Woolcock are to go on sale in the run-up to Christmas including a folder of the artist’s favourite cartoons.
Mr Woolcock’s family have put together the last of his collection, which includes 26 ye...
DATE: Dec 07, 2016
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Sarah Lagan
The island’s Barbadian community gathered on Saturday night to mark the Caribbean nation’s 50th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom.
Attending the event at the Hamilton Princess Hotel was Jean Holder, one of the country’s “founding fa...
DATE: Nov 21, 2016
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Some of the first graduates of the America’s Cup Endeavour programme have said while they never had an interest in sailing before, they now want the sport to remain a part of their lives forever.
This week The Royal Gazette met Ocean Archebal, Isaia...
DATE: Oct 28, 2016
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Bermuda High School officially launched its Early Years Programme yesterday morning, providing a preschool experience for girls aged 3 and 4.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place outside Curling Cottage, which has been renovated to accommodate the...
DATE: Sep 30, 2016
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The island’s first Commission of Inquiry in more than 15 years is due to properly get under way today, but the scope of the investigation has yet to be determined after the Bermuda Government formally objected to the inclusion of its controversial ai...
DATE: Sep 28, 2016
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Housing the island’s burgeoning senior population, who face increasing financial pressures, will require the private sector to pitch in, according to Age Concern.
Assisted-living communities were suggested as a solution during yesterday’s gathering o...
DATE: Sep 21, 2016
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Jonathan Bell
Independence from Britain might be feasible, should the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union jeopardise Bermuda’s business interests, said finance minister Bob Richards.
“We still don’t know which way is up,” Mr Richards cautioned of Brexit — the ...
DATE: Sep 16, 2016
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Jonathan Bell
A cherished book lifted from the rubble of the late Ann Cartwright DeCouto’s office was among the tributes shared at a Supreme Court special sitting held for her.
The veteran lawyer’s chambers at 79 Front Street was among the offices consumed in the ...
DATE: Sep 10, 2016
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Jonathan Bell
Ann Cartwright DeCouto, a former Deputy Premier and Minister under the United Bermuda Party, has died at the age of 71.
The veteran politician and lawyer was known for her tenacity as Minister of the Environment, holding her ground in 1990 when she e...
DATE: Jul 01, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell