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The Opposition’s electoral platform speaks best regarding its proposed Bermuda Fund to lure investment, according to Progressive Labour Party leader David Burt.
Mr Burt accused the One Bermuda Alliance of issuing “untrue” statements about the fund pu...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The absence of public debate between the leaders of the island’s political parties is “inexcusable” as election day looms, Opposition leader David Burt said.
“There is still time for the people of this country to hear from their leaders,” Mr Burt add...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The future of middle schools — introduced two decades ago under the United Bermuda Party — is a topic that continues to divide opinion.
The Progressive Labour Party has pledged to phase them out, saying it would introduce signature schools at the sec...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A new healthcare service aims to tackle dementia in Bermuda.
Bermuda Alzheimer’s and Memory Services offers cognitive screening, in-home nursing and assessment services and education for patients and their families.
Founders Jo-Ann Cousins-Simpson an...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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The Commissioner for the Bermuda Police Service will have to foot the legal bill for Mahesh Reddy after a court battle over the legality of his arrest.
While the Supreme Court had found that Dr Reddy’s arrest and the subsequent search of his home was...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two “hard-working and serious young women”, Maya Palacio and Caroline Skinner, have been awarded the English Speaking Union scholarships for 2017/18.
A global organisation, the ESU is dedicated to helping others to share their views, and the local br...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A handful of voters have the potential to turn the tide in Warwick North Central, with opinions divided in advance of the looming election.
This year, the constituency will be the home of a new MP. With incumbent Wayne Scott not running, both Sheila ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Two people were left stranded about a mile offshore when their jet ski broke down on Sunday.
After unsuccessful attempts to flag down boats in the area they were eventually assisted by a passing boat and made it safely back to shore.
In its incident...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Bermuda Police Service is investigating two videos circulating on social media.
The videos show “antisocial conduct and what appear to be crimes of violence”, according to a police spokesman.
“Detectives are working to identify the subjects invo...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Progressive Labour Party members touched upon a number of previously unveiled platform pledges at a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Topics including the development of a tech hub, education and seniors were discussed as part of the party’s ...
DATE: Jul 12, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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