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Progressive Labour Party Senate leader Marc Daniels yesterday accused the Government of employing “parlour tricks” during the latest row over airport redevelopment plans.
Speaking in the Senate, he criticised the One Bermuda Alliance for its refusal ...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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The Bermuda College and West Pembroke School were both awarded Green Flags yesterday at the second annual Eco-Schools Award Ceremony.
Meanwhile several other schools, including the Lyceum Preschool, Warwick Academy and Victor Scott Primary, were reco...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s Supreme Court yesterday celebrated its 400th anniversary with a special sitting.
But while Chief Justice Ian Kawaley said the justice system had made great strides during its long history, he warned that more work was needed to ensure Bermu...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
School closures or mergers have been definitively ruled out by Wayne Scott, the Minister of Education, for the coming academic year.
“Absolutely not” said Mr Scott of the 2016/17 year — after lingering worries from parents that consolidations were i...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Corporation of St George is set to host a town hall meeting today, which will include information about the Swing Bridge.
In addition to Quinell Francis, the Mayor of St George, the meeting will feature presentations by Jeff Baron, the Minister o...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A mistake at the threshold of the advanced polling station almost deprived one voter of their say in next week’s referendum.
Grenville Lines, travelling for his son’s graduation on June 23, admitted the onus had been on him to acquire the right paper...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A grocery store has had its liquor licence revoked after residents complained that the sale of alcohol had prompted antisocial behaviour, traffic disruption and increased littering.
The owner of Belvin’s Variety was also chastised by the Liquor Lic...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Several buses were cancelled this morning according to the latest advisory.
A total of five trips were cancelled, including:
• 8.20am #5, travelling from Hamilton to Pond Hill.
• 8.25am #3, travelling from CedarBridge to Hamilton
• 8.30am #5, travell...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Shadow Education Minister Lovitta Foggo has expressed her support for the OBA’s decision not to close any of the island’s schools.
Her comments follow an announcement yesterday by Minister of Education Wayne Scott who said that after consultations wi...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Bermuda Hospitals Board has recognised six retiring donors who together have given more than 240 pints of blood over three decades.
“We want to thank six dedicated blood donors today who have collectively donated 244 pints of blood,” consultant haem...
DATE: Jun 16, 2016
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Health
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