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Women of all backgrounds and political persuasion are invited to join the conversation as the Progressive Labour Party hosts its first Women’s Caucus forum today.
The group, which will meet at Bermuda Industrial Union Headquarters at 11am, aims to “a...
DATE: Mar 18, 2017
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New equipment is being bought to improve waste collection and increase the amount of road repairs being carried out on the island.
According to public works minister Craig Cannonier, work was hindered in the past fiscal year because of “reliability ...
DATE: Mar 18, 2017
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The implementation of the employees’ portion of proposed payroll tax reform will be delayed until July 1, Bob Richards, the Minister of Finance, told the House of Assembly last night.
The announcement came before the Payroll Tax Amendment Act 2017 w...
DATE: Mar 18, 2017
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Scores gathered at the Evening Light Pentecostal Church on Parsons Road last night for a forum exploring the impact of pain on the island’s communities.
The event, which was called The Impact of Pain on Social Constructs, began with a reception offer...
DATE: Mar 18, 2017
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Try new food in new places, find a chef to identify with and develop the skills to interact with people: this is just some of the advice for those hoping to make their way in the culinary profession.
Dennis McIntosh, the award-winning executive chef ...
DATE: Mar 18, 2017
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Public works minister Craig Cannonier has highlighted a $3.3 million commitment to school maintenance.
The figure of $3,283,000 represents a 64 per cent increase on last year in light of continuing infrastructure requirements and is in addition to $5...
DATE: Mar 18, 2017
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CedarBridge Academy students were unable to get to their practice SAT exams on time this week because of continuing disruptions to their school bus service.
“Major concerns” have been raised by staff, parents and students that they will miss, or be ...
DATE: Mar 18, 2017
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A Bill to introduce a new tax for financial services won narrow support in a House of Assembly vote after Opposition MPs argued it would result in higher fees for “Mr and Mrs Bermuda”.
Finance minister Bob Richards admitted that there was no initial ...
DATE: Mar 17, 2017
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One Bermuda Alliance MP Mark Pettingill resigned from the governing party yesterday and said he would probably retire from politics at the next General Election.
Mr Pettingill, the member for Warwick North East, told reporters he had a long meeting w...
DATE: Mar 17, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Alfred Carey, a dedicated teacher and “keeper of the flame” from almost the inception of the Bermuda Technical Institute, has died at the age of 93.
His passing was marked in the House of Assembly, with Michael Dunkley, the Premier, commending his co...
DATE: Mar 17, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell