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The Progressive Labour Party has accused Premier Michael Dunkley of “extremely poor judgment” in appointing Craig Cannonier as Minister of Public Works.
Mr Cannonier, the former Premier, was sworn in at Government House this afternoon, ten months aft...
DATE: Jan 15, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A 35-year-old man charged with robbery and burglary was remanded into custody when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning.
Robert Damon Green, of no fixed abode, is accused of robbing the complainant at his home in Paget and then burgling the...
DATE: Jan 15, 2015
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Court
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Upon his appointment to the role of Public Works Minister, former Premier Craig Cannonier gave the following remarks this afternoon at Government House.
“Mr. Premier, thank you for your faith in me and for your support. Beyond my duties as a Member o...
DATE: Jan 15, 2015
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A Southampton man was bailed in Magistrates’ Court this morning after he denied possessing drugs with intent to supply.
James Waldron-Smith, 29, pleaded not guilty to possessing more than 5g of cocaine and 50g of cannabis, both with intent to supply...
DATE: Jan 15, 2015
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Court
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A St George’s man was bailed in Magistrates’ Court this morning after he pleaded not guilty to theft and assault.
Lavince Ellis, 42, allegedly stole a red-and-blue Spider-Man bike and a pair of snow boots from a residence in St George’s on December 1...
DATE: Jan 15, 2015
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Court
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Wayne Scott’s comments upon receiving the role of Education Minister this afternoon are given in full here.
“It is with great humility and commitment that I accept this role, which is critical to the future success of our country.
“When the Premier d...
DATE: Jan 15, 2015
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Politics
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The identities of a group of Dockyard employees who worked in the stores nearly a century ago are slowly being unravelled, thanks to their helpful relatives.
The Royal Gazette recently published a story highlighting an old photograph of the group wit...
DATE: Jan 14, 2015
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Other
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Public schools in Bermuda are akin to those in third-world countries, according to the general secretary of the Bermuda Union of Teachers, Mike Charles.
An inadequate education budget, lack of continuity due to regularly changing Education Ministers,...
DATE: Jan 14, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Bermuda may be a small island but it is full of unsung heroes — inspirational residents who are making a real difference in their communities and improving the lives of others, without expecting any recognition or praise. In our regular feature, we c...
DATE: Jan 14, 2015
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A quarter-century after opening its doors for the first time, Family Centre is still working hard to support the Island’s young people and to address social concerns.
Speaking to the Hamilton Rotary Club about the charity’s 25th anniversary, Family C...
DATE: Jan 14, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes