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Senators who threw out a previous attempt to change employment rules in Bermuda because it would have meant all employers being forced to pay staff overtime or time in lieu, have agreed a new amendment that has dropped the controversial clause.
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DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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A 17-year-old accident victim from St. George?s was rushed off the Island for medical treatment last night.
The teenager sustained neck injuries after he struck a wooden fence on North Shore Road at around 4.50 p.m. on Tuesday. The accident led to ro...
DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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Pedestrians in the streets of Hamilton were asked how they felt about MP Ren?e Webb's bill to outlaw discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation being thrown out of the House of Assembly. Members of the public gave their opinions on the actions...
DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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An overhaul of the Government Employees Health Insurance scheme has been passed by Senators.
It effectively closes a loophole that allowed politicians to join the scheme at a moment?s notice if they became seriously ill.
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DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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A former Premier has revealed how he plans to be buried at sea in a metal coffin to create an artificial coral reef which future generations of divers can visit.
Dr. David Saul - who ran the Island as leader of the United Bermuda Party from 1995 to 1...
DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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A titanic struggle on the ocean waves ended with an American tourist hauling a gigantic 1,100lb blue marlin out of the depths.
Keen weightlifter Bill Elliott drew on all his strength to catch what the boat's skipper yesterday described as a "sea mons...
DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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The Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) announced a new hair follicle drug testing service yesterday ? but is unaware of any organisations or associations who get drug tested.
When a BHB spokeswoman was asked yesterday if she knew of any groups that could ...
DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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Businesses are being encouraged to close their doors for an hour on Friday to show support for a peaceful demonstration outside the House of Assembly.
The 12.15 p.m. rally, dubbed ?Lunch for Democracy? by organisers, is a protest aimed at MPs who fai...
DATE: Jun 01, 2006
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Anti-fraud officers have issued a renewed warning about cash scams trying to rip off Bermuda residents.
As it emerged that more and more residents were being targeted by fraudsters, Police again stressed the dangers of revealing personal bank details...
DATE: May 31, 2006
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A 17-year-old cyclist was in hospital last night with serious injuries after colliding with a wooden fence or railing on North Shore Road near the junction with Jennings Road at around 4.50 p.m. yesterday, Police said last night.
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DATE: May 31, 2006
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