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The Senate may have approved immigration amendments hotly opposed by the Progressive Labour Party — but Opposition senators were nonetheless steadfast in their disapproval.
The reason why no “nay” votes came from PLP senators Marc Daniels, Renee Ming...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Representatives from the Caribbean Public Health Agency have been in Bermuda to help conduct data analysis from a survey with the purpose of tackling chronic diseases in Bermuda.
The Ministry for Health, Seniors and the Environment initiated the STE...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Government has announced that bus fares are to be increased as of April 1.
The increases are applicable to non-exempt passengers travelling via Government buses and ferry’s across the Island.
An adult three-zone bus and ferry fare, currently $3 in ca...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Plans to erect a new pedestrian bridge over Store Hill have been submitted to the Department of Planning.
The application by the Department of Parks, received this week, would reconnect a “fragmented” 3.6km stretch of the Railway Trail while providin...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Promoted to assistant manager for Bolero Brasserie at the age of only 21, Coles Diel is known for his sunny disposition.
His nickname “Sunshine” was bestowed on him by the first table he ever served at the popular Front Street restaurant: a bachelore...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Public Works Minister Craig Cannonier paid a site visit to Gibbs Hill Lighthouse to see the repair work on damage caused by Hurricane Gonzalo.
High winds from the hurricane had ripped most of the slate from the southern side of the roof, which cove...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A former prosecutor who supported Bermudian Cindy Clarke as the successor to Director of Public Prosecutions Rory Field said the stand cost her her job.
Susan Mulligan, now with law firm Christopher’s, stands by her decision and vowed to fight with t...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
North Village Community Club’s education programme has been given a huge boost after receiving a donation of $12,000 from the Bermuda Electric Light Company Ltd.
“North Village volunteers have worked tirelessly to implement a homework club since open...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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Other
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Opposition leader Marc Bean today celebrated the Island’s latest centenarian, Imogen Lawrence, who turned 100 on March 27.
Mr Bean and his wife Simone visited Ms Lawrence today, presenting her with a bouquet of flowers and a birthday card.
“I was ver...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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Premier Michael Dunkley and Bermudian entrepreneur Shiona Turini got up close and personal with the Bermuda football team after their 3-0 victory over Bahamas in the first round, second leg of World Cup qualifying on Sunday.
Ms Turini, who had previo...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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