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The Commission of Inquiry has recommended increased parliamentary oversight on government spending, according to its official report.
Since 2010, the Commission notes, efforts have been made to address areas where violations had been found to occur i...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
One Bermuda Alliance Senator Vic Ball offered to resign from the Upper House after his hidden conflict of interest emerged during the Commission of Inquiry.
While Mr Ball admitted making no mention of his father having a 50 per cent stake in a compan...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Ewart Brown, the former premier, was named in five contracts where the Commission of Inquiry pointed to “possible criminal activity”.
Commissioners said they support police continuing to investigate the contracts for advertising firm GlobalHue, Ambli...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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A break-in at Paget Primary over the weekend brings the tally of recent school burglaries to 12.
According to police, an unknown person or persons gained access to one of the school’s classrooms and “defaced school property” over the weekend.
Infor...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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Crime
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Bermuda and Mexico have signed an agreement to enhance each country’s tourism market.
The Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Ministry of Tourism of the United Mexican States and Bermuda’s Ministry of Tourism, Transport and Municipalit...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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A fire at the Village Grill in Sandys caused major smoke damage last night.
According to staff officer Delton White, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of “visible smoke and flames” coming from the restaurant at about 10.40pm.
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DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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News Staff
Walter Roban has reiterated calls for answers regarding the decision by police to pepper spray protesters.
Speaking at a press conference this afternoon, the deputy Opposition leader said that as of this weekend 100 days had passed since the December...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A free presentation aimed at educating the island’s religious community about problem gaming is set to be held this month by the Bermuda Gaming Commission.
“Awareness of Gambling Addiction in the Faith Community”, scheduled to be held on March 27 at ...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Derrick Burgess came out all guns blazing when he appeared before the Commission of Inquiry, branding the panel a “lynch mob” and accusing the tribunal of trying to “re-enact slavery” in the manner he was questioned.
But in yesterday’s report it was ...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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A private contractor has been hired to maintain pet waste containers along the Railway Trail and in the island’s national parks.
According to the Ministry of the Environment, Professional Animal Waste Services has been awarded a three-month contract ...
DATE: Mar 14, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes