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Planning the logistics for this week’s elaborate re-enactment of the Gunpowder Plot, the first of its kind, has grown into a plot of its own.
The team gathered yesterday at Tobacco Bay for some on-site preparations to recreate the infamous 1775 consp...
DATE: Aug 10, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
A Progressive Labour Party motion of censure against Speaker of the House Randy Horton has been defeated along party lines by 17 votes to 15. The vote came at 1am.
The debate laid bare long-simmering divisions of Parliament, including charges of favo...
DATE: Jul 18, 2015
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
With gross national debt at $2.185 billion and facing another year with a budget deficit, the Bermuda Government is to execute a $200 million loan facility agreement with Butterfield Bank.
Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, made the announcement ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
A new strategic direction lies ahead for the Reading Clinic, with the appointment of Glenn Faries as its new executive director.
Dr Faries, who succeeds Julie Dunstan as she steps down after six years in the post, aims to spearhead a public awareness...
DATE: Jul 08, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
More than 70 per cent of the population oppose independence for Bermuda according to the latest poll by Profiles of Bermuda.
The survey found that seven in 10 voters were against independence, which is a very similar figure to both 2012 and 2014.
Whe...
DATE: Jul 08, 2015
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The American tall ship Eagle is set to spend the July 4 weekend here in Bermuda.
The historic vessel, in use as a training ship for the US Coast Guard is expected to arrive at port in Hamilton tomorrow, and will be open to tours on Saturday afternoon...
DATE: Jul 03, 2015
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Volunteers are urged to join two more beach clean-up projects with the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA).
On Saturday the BTA will partner with the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s Somerset Economic Empowerment Zone for the Mangrove Bay Beach...
DATE: Jun 23, 2015
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With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, the Island’s devoted fathers have come up for commendation from the community group Imagine Bermuda.
Anglican Bishop Nick Dill, a proud parent of six with his wife Fiona, is the latest proposed by Glenn Fubl...
DATE: Jun 17, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
John Powell, chairman of the Summerhaven home for the physically challenged, maintains he has the full backing of his board — but some staff and residents allege mismanagement and poor treatment.
Mr Powell met The Royal Gazette in response to complai...
DATE: Jun 09, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
US Consul General Bob Settje finishes his tour of duty next week and will depart Bermuda on Friday.
He arrived on the Island in August 2012 to take up his role. The career diplomat had been the Regional Consular Officer for embassies and consulates...
DATE: Jun 05, 2015
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Rebecca Zuill
