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Little change has been made to the 60:40 company ownership rule after the Premier announced its reform more than a year ago, it was claimed.
David Burt pledged to revise the quota in a move designed to increase investment and boost moneymaking opport...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A First World War cedar box, a rare Alfred Birdsey oil painting and a hundred-year-old Minton tea set are among the prized items going under the hammer this Saturday.
The Bermuda National Trust held a preview this morning for its annual auction — one...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Legislators face a gruelling stint in the House of Assembly today as the 2019-20 Budget is debated.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the One Bermuda Alliance spokeswoman for finance, will give the Opposition Reply to the Budget.
Ms Gordon-Pamplin will delive...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Homeowners hit out at changes to land taxes yesterday after revisions announced in the Budget meant people with the lowest value properties could pay more than three times their current rate.
A twice-yearly payment of $44 will soar to $150 for someon...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Nearly 200 students have this year benefited from a $300,000 Government grant to Bermuda College, the Minister of Education announced this morning.
Diallo Rabian said that 198 awards were offered to students at the school during the 2018-19 academic...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Kathy Simmons, the Attorney-General, plans to meet with citizens concerned over the sentencing of sex offenders next week, after a group held a gathering outside the House of Assembly today.
She assured the public that children’s well being was of “p...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A new family entertainment centre with two floors of games and attractions is set to open in St David’s this summer.
The Xtreme Sports Fun Zone in the Commercial Park area of Southside, will also feature a café, sports bar and outdoor play area.
A sp...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A pioneering presence in the Bermudian media landscape was honoured at a forum this week.
Montague Egbert Sheppard was recognised for his role in radio and television broadcasting at the emancipation event Through a Glass Darkly: Black Bermudians in...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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The Royal Naval Dockyard will host several activities during an island-wide blackout for Earth Hour next month.
The worldwide annual event will be used to highlight sustainability and climate change through symbolic lights out activities from 8.30pm ...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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The Ministry of Public Works is advising motorists and pedestrians of the upcoming Running and Walking Road Race from Lindo’s Family Foods (Middle Road, Warwick) to Lindo’s Market (4 Watlington Road, Devonshire) on Sunday, 3 March from 8:30 am until ...
DATE: Mar 01, 2019
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Other
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Press Release