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A hike in Bermuda’s departure fees for air travellers has been approved by the Senate over Opposition misgivings.
It came as Finance Minister Bob Richards told The Royal Gazette that a “go or no-go decision” would be made in the coming weeks on the d...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A 2011 survey of students in public and private schools showed that 21 per cent reported attacking someone with “the intent to seriously harm” and eight per cent identified themselves as being in a gang.
The figures were given as Jeff Baron, the Juni...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Senator Michael Fahy took the opportunity to remind parents to ensure they give plenty of time for renewal of their passports and children’s passports.
Speaking during the motion to adjourn in the Senate today, Mr Fahy said that under new rules, fas...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Eleven local restaurants have confirmed their participation in the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s search for the Island’s best fish sandwich next month.
The BTA’s Product and Experiences division is challenging restaurateurs to win the endorsements of l...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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A security firm has donated $2,500 to the annual Back to School Haircut Extravaganza.
Security Associates (SA) has extended its partnership with the organisers of the event, which is scheduled to be held on September 3 and will equip hundreds of scho...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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Parents have been reminded of their responsibilities following a surge in videos and photos of teens engaged in inappropriate and unsafe behaviour.
Martha Dismont, executive director of Family Centre, said she was aware of the continued circulation o...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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Ground penetrating radar, rather than the “invasive” method of drilling into rock, could be used under revised plans to develop Tucker’s Point.
The 2011 Special Development Order for the property was amended by the Senate to permit other measures for...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A walled-off area surrounding the roadside cenotaph monument by Christ Anglican Church, Devonshire, has taken two severe hits in six months.
However, the crashes have not put the church out of pocket, according to Canon James Francis.
“We find out wh...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Armed robbers stole cash from the Mr Chicken Express outlet in Devonshire.
Police say the pair entered the building on Friday at closing time, about 10.20pm, and demanded cash. One of them was brandishing a bladed article.
They made off with an undis...
DATE: Jul 26, 2015
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Michael Dunkley, the Premier, hailed Bermuda’s “invaluable opportunity” at the America’s Cup World Series — even though severe weather forced races to be cancelled.
Mr Dunkley has been representing Bermuda at the event in Portsmouth, along with Grant...
DATE: Jul 26, 2015
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