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A Pembroke man was bailed after he denied obstructing a police officer and possessing a makeshift pipe that was fit and intended for the misuse of a controlled drug when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning.
Chesterfield Johnson, 63, alleg...
DATE: Mar 06, 2015
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The ongoing disruption to the Island’s bus service will continue this weekend with a series of cancellations.
On Saturday the cancellations include: the 8:15am from Hamilton to St George’s; the 2.15pm from St George’s to St David’s; the 7.45am from H...
DATE: Mar 06, 2015
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The consolidation of middle and senior schools has not been ruled out by Government as a means of reducing expenses.
Education Minister Wayne Scott told a well-attended audience at CedarBridge Academy that while Government’s initial focus is on pre-s...
DATE: Mar 06, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy has released the most recent statistics from his Ministry with highlights including 22 new businesses being opened and increases in planning and building permits.
The Minister said: “The statistics for 2014 are a po...
DATE: Mar 06, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A new valuation list for all the Island’s properties is to be drawn up, taking into account changes in rents since the last list was made at the end of 2009.
The next revaluation is due on December 31, the land valuation department announced.
For rev...
DATE: Mar 06, 2015
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The National Trust Jumble Sale and Auction is taking place at the Botanical Gardens today. (Photos by Nicola Muirhead)
DATE: Mar 05, 2015
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The Bermuda Government will close the Material Recovery Facility for one year in an effort to reduce spending, according to Craig Cannonier, the Minister for Public Works.
Responding to reports of the suspension of service, Mr Cannonier said: “The Mi...
DATE: Mar 05, 2015
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Extra spending alone won’t translate into better results, Education Minister Wayne Scott told Parliament yesterday, defending the $127 million allocated — a drop of five per cent.
Mr Scott called the amount acceptable for the public school system’s r...
DATE: Mar 05, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Southampton residents have been offered a Western Community Action Team community clinic this Friday.
The meeting will be held at Heron Bay MarketPlace on Middle Road in Southampton from 3pm until 7pm.
At the event area residents will have the opport...
DATE: Mar 05, 2015
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The House of Assembly last night approved increased land tax for commercial properties, aimed at creating additional revenue for Government.
The Land Tax Amendment Act 2015 will raise rates for commercial properties from 4.4 per cent to 5.5 per cent....
DATE: Mar 05, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
