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the "congenial atmosphere'' surrounding the new contract signed on Friday.
During the next two years, backdated to October last year, officers will get a six percent increase. The increase is granted in two three percent increments.
A highlight of th...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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waiting list for affordable housing, its annual report reveals.
And Government will soon be able to better gauge the depth of the housing crisis and modify policy, BHC chairman Larry Burchall said with the formation of a special team from Massachuset...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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On July 27, a Congressional committee acted to repeal the embattled foreign sales corporation provisions and put in their place new rules replicating the benefits for US exporters. US businesses are relieved, but what does this mean for service provi...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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amendments to existing legislation on Friday.
In addition to changes to the Post Office Regulations, legislation will cover mammography testing and Marine and Ports' discharge book purchases.
Overseas mailing costs will rise across the board, includi...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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yesterday and has passed its closest point of approach to Bermuda.
Yesterday's rough seas were not related to Alberto but were caused by a low pressure trough between the US and Bermuda.
The Annual Round the Island boat race was postponed until next ...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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An Opposition motion mandating random drug and alcohol abuse testing for House of Assembly members was passed on Friday night.
United Bermuda Party Leader Pamela Gordon said it was time parliamentarians set an example.
She said: "We want to rid the C...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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Lawyer and Opposition MP John Barritt last night urged the commission into serious crime to pursue to the bitter end the failed investigation into the murder of Rebecca Middleton.
The Shadow Legislative Affairs Minister spoke out after The Royal Gaze...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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In 1992, I had the good fortune to supervise an archaeological excavation in Hog Bay, Sandys, at the ruins of an early 19th Century cottage we christened "Hill House''. My team of William and Mary students uncovered a rich array of 17th- and 18th Cen...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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Taxpayers are still in the dark over the implications of hotel tax concessions rammed through the House of Assembly at short notice on Friday, the Opposition said last night.
The tax breaks given to the developers of the Castle Harbour Hotel, was pas...
DATE: Aug 14, 2000
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A new multi-million dollar Cardiac Diagnostic Unit which could help slash the number of heart attacks on the Island is expected to be up and running shortly.
Hospital officials say that the new unit will be better able to serve patients, but warn tha...
DATE: Aug 12, 2000
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