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Environmentalists have reacted with dismay at the continuing arson attacks on the Island's precious woodland.
On Tuesday night firemen rushed to curb a blaze which destroyed 2,000 square feet of woodland at Lover's Lake in Ferry Reach which they beli...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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The new general manager of the Department of Airport Operations (DAO) spoke out this week in defence of a $35,000 bash held two weeks ago to celebrate the airport being named “Best in North America”.
General manager James Howes said he was dismayed t...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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Senators yesterday passed a bill making it harder to evade Regiment service, but wondered how the institution could be sold to young Bermudians.
The Defence Amendment Act 2002, which allows the Regiment to enlist people in their absence, was unanimou...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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Canadian visitors to Ariel Sands are in for a bargain after the South Shore resort announced it will accept Canadian dollars on par with the US dollar for bookings.
The offer, which is available if booked through Toronto-based hospitality and marketi...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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Senators yesterday approved a law banning the importation of two stroke engine motorbikes and allowing four stroke engine motorbikes to be brought in.
The Motor Cycles and Auxiliary Bicycles (Special Measures of Control) Amendment Act takes effect in...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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Attempts in the United States to stop American corporations from using Bermuda and other offshore centres to save on taxes is another reason for Caricom Associate membership, according to former politician Quinton Edness.
Mr. Edness, a former United ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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Tropical Storm Cristobal was weakening on Thursday night but forecasters warned that gales may still affect the waters around Bermuda Friday.
The Bermuda Weather Service said aircraft reconnaissance indicated tonight that Cristobal is now becoming ex...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) is handling cases despite being wracked by resignations in June, Labour and Home Affairs Minister Terry Lister said.
Mr. Lister was responding to Opposition claims in the House of Assembly last week that a backlo...
DATE: Aug 07, 2002
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Progressive Labour Party (PLP) chairman Neville Tyrell is confident that his party would be ready for the next General Election if it were called now.
The election machinery is "in place" and as the ruling party, the PLP has the advantage of setting ...
DATE: Aug 07, 2002
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Students who deliberately skip classes at Bermuda College will be kicked off their courses from September this year in a new hard line against poor attendance.
College president Dr. Michael Orenduff said if students missed three consecutive lessons i...
DATE: Aug 07, 2002
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