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A planned conference which is expected to bring hundreds of black mayors from around the world to Bermuda has been delayed.
The US-based Conference of Black Mayors (CBM) initially intended to hold its 40th annual convention, which is being hosted by ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A “complete picture” of Government’s assets and liabilities will develop thanks to proposed new laws, Finance Minister Bob Richards told the House of Assembly on Friday.
Current legislation means not all public bodies have the same level of financia...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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The Progressive Labour Party took aim at the economic policies of the Government in the House of Assembly.
Opposition MPs described payroll tax relief for construction projects of national importance another example of trickle-down economics, while a...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new “all Bermudian” literary and art magazine is calling for submissions from local writers and artists.
Set to be published in December, The Kiskadee, led by 17-year-old Lulu Hedstrom, hopes to highlight local talent by providing a much needed out...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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A spokesperson from Two Words and a Comma remarks, “Many Bermudians now call Canada their home, where same-gender marriage is recognised. We’d love for them to come home one day to a Bermuda that recognises their love and commitment currently reserve...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Patrick Burgess
The Government is “determined to destroy” former Premier Ewart Brown’s medical practice, a Progressive Labour Party member told the House of Assembly.
MP Glenn Blakeney also claimed a “witch hunt” was under way and said: “I implore whoever is behind...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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Government is considering relaxing rules limiting the level of tint on vehicle windows.
And legislation to enable vehicles to be impounded in private lots was approved in the House of Assembly, despite resistance from the Opposition.
Speaking in the ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Staff from local company Canopius Bermuda recently teamed up with staff at the Matilda Smith Williams seniors residence to help out with chores and cooking for the elderly.
The company’s Hamilton office closed while all of the employees took part in ...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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Firefighters were put to work tackling a fire in a trailer in Paget.
According to a spokesman, at around 3.50pm on Friday, the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a report of a vehicle fire near Highwood Lane. When they arrived, they discove...
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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(Photos by Nicola Muirhead)
DATE: Jun 30, 2014
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