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Premier Alex Scott is hard at work in Bournemouth promoting Bermuda's interests at the annual conference of the British Labour Party, according to a Government Press statement yesterday.
Mr. Scott, who announced last week that he was concerned at ind...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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St. George's town crier E. Michael Jones and Mariea Caisey are to stand for mayor in next month's election on a ticket of ending double taxation.
The pledge echoes that made by retiring mayor Henry Hayward when he beat Mr. Jones for the post in Octob...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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Government faces an uphill battle if it hopes to get Britain to accept liability for asbestos waste left here by the Americans.
”We have always made it clear that costs for disposal and associated liabilities rest with the Government of Bermuda,” acc...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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Former National Liberal Party candidate Graeme Outerbridge is to stand for mayor of Hamilton after branding Corporation elections undemocratic and antique.
He said the system, which dates back to 1926, needs upgrading because it was similar to the an...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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A new benefit for seniors on the Health Insurance Plan is growing in popularity, according to Department of Social Insurance Director Karen Daniels.
The benefit came into play on June 20, and allows HIP policyholders over 65 to claim up to $1,000 ann...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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Wanted: Hurricane Fabian heroes.
The deadline for the annual Bermuda Bravery Awards Association passed last Friday with only five names submitted, but association president Mark Selley is convinced there are more deserving people out there.
"Despite ...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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A 48-year-old chef died of a suspected heart attack while out jogging yesterday morning.
Hubert Rozario, who has worked in the main kitchen at the Southampton Princess for the last few years, was running at around 7.30 a.m. when he was seen by a memb...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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The historic Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is back up and running - albeit temporarily - after suffering severe damage in Hurricane Fabian.
The familiar glare of the Southampton lighthouse could be seen across the West End of the Island from 8.30 p.m. on Sun...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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The United States remains concerned about Bermuda's relationship with Cuba, US Consul General Denis Coleman said yesterday.
The diplomat said that Community Affairs Minister Dale Butler had misunderstood the outcome of a brief meeting with Premier Al...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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Power at just about every home on the Island has now been restored following the destruction caused by Hurricane Fabian - and Belco will this week begin fixing street lights.
Belco spokeswoman Linda Smith said Belco was at the end of its restoration ...
DATE: Sep 29, 2003
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