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A shrunken workforce, growing insecurity over jobs and major changes in the United States and Europe add up to an uncertain 12 months ahead for Bermuda, according to economist Craig Simmons.
But Mr Simmons also pointed to reasons to be cheerful, with...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Cole Simons expressed support last night for the decision to refuse the Reverend Nicholas Tweed’s work permit.
While Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, the Minister for Home Affairs, has come under heavy fire from the Progressive Labour Party, the People’s Cam...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Family members, friends and colleagues paid tribute to a loving mother, an inspirational teacher and a dedicated friend who would do anything for others after the passing of Brenda Mattingly. She was 62.
Mother of two and teacher for 30 years at Berm...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Leading police officers Michael DeSilva and Nicholas Pedro have received awards for their service.
Mr DeSilva, the Commissioner of Police, gets the Queen’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, and Mr Pedro, the Chief Inspector, gets the award of t...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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The officers of St Paul’s African Methodist Episcopal Church have said they are “profoundly disheartened” by the refusal of a work permit for its pastor, the Reverend Nicholas Tweed.
A statement released yesterday outlined Mr Tweed’s achievements and...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The People’s Campaign has called a meeting to discuss issues including the work permit for the Reverend Nicholas Tweed.
The gathering will take place at St Paul AME Centennial Hall on Tuesday at noon, with attendees urged to wear red.
In a statement,...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Church and union leaders have reacted furiously to the refusal of a work permit for the Reverend Nicholas Tweed — but union members are yet to decide what action they will take.
A general meeting of Bermuda Industrial Union members will take place on...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermudians came out in force to celebrate the end of 2016, and the start of a new year.
In St George’s, crowds enjoyed live entertainment before the traditional onion drop to see in 2017, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Meanwhile, hundre...
DATE: Dec 31, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Retired Puisne Judge Norma Wade-Miller has topped the list of 11 Bermudians to be recognised in the New Year’s Honours List.
Mrs Justice Wade-Miller was appointed Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for her decades of service to...
DATE: Dec 30, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin has upheld the decision to reject a work permit application for the Reverend Nicholas Tweed.
Mr Tweed’s time on the island appeared to be running out yesterday, with the Minister of Home Affairs telling a press conference: “Hi...
DATE: Dec 30, 2016
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