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Opposition leader David Burt and MP Rolfe Commissiong have lambasted claims by Michael Dunkley that the One Bermuda Alliance had fulfilled its election promise of creating 2,000 jobs during its first term.
The Premier made the assertion last week th...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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David Saul faced formidable challenges, as finance minister and then as premier, during hard times not only for the Bermuda economy, but the United Bermuda Party under which he served.
His civil service background was put to the test in 1989, when, p...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Bill that will reduce the cost of standard healthcare, HIP and FutureCare premiums has been passed in the House of Assembly with amendments from the Opposition.
The Health (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2017 will also adjust benefits and move dialy...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
David Saul was thrust into the role of Minister of Finance during a time of high stakes for the island’s economy.
With the island rocked by recession, followed by the loss of the United States base investments and the challenge of building internatio...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Oneka Smith received a priceless gift this Mother’s Day.
The mother of two had not made any special plans — but when her six-year-old daughter Ozara read her a five-page letter titled “why my mum is the best mother in the world”, it made her day.
An...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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The Department for National Drug Control is currently observing National Prevention Week which started on May 14 and will conclude on May 19.
The observance is in keeping with the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a firearm incident this weekend.
Police responded to reports of multiple gunshots on Court Street, near the junction with Elliot Street in Pembroke on Sunday afternoon.
The incident reportedly in...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Facebook group supporting pathways to status has said it is disappointed with the Immigration Reform Working Group’s lack of progress with “mixed status” families.
It also urged the Bermuda Government and the Working Group to consider creating a di...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The PLP candidates for St George’s have expressed concern at what they describe as “neglect” on the Wellington Back Road area.
Kim Swan, candidate for Constituency #2, said in a press release: “Despite being highlighted by the OBA in the lead-up to t...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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Other
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Court reports have been ordered on a Pembroke man who gave police multiple false names after being stopped for traffic offences.
Gary Dillas, 64, pleaded guilty to a range of offences, including driving while disqualified, driving while over the lega...
DATE: May 16, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
