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Renovation work on the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse has been completed at a cost of almost $365,000.
The historic landmark was shut down at the start of the year to enable to work to go ahead after years of neglect.
Public Works Minister Patricia Gordon-Pam...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A petition with around 2,500 signatures in support of a public vote on gaming in Bermuda has been handed to Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition leader Marc Bean.
But Mr Dunkley said Government would not do a U-turn on a decision to drop a referend...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Bermuda Government’s credit rating by a notch, but predicts a return to economic growth for the Island next year.
The Island’s long-term bond rating from Fitch is now A+, the fifth-highest investment grade, down from ...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
Newly tabled legislation would expand the Government’s power to allow the destruction of “critical habitats” provided the Minister first consider action to minimise the impact. The Protected Species Amendment Bill 2014 would also allow the Minister t...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government is calling on the private sector to build more residential care homes for seniors to satisfy a growing demand for facilities.
And it has also defended its record of policing private homes to ensure that elderly residents are not neglected ...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A motion of censure against two Government MPs involved in the Jetgate row has been tabled in the House of Assembly.
Opposition leader Marc Bean gave notice that he intended to move a motion next week asking MPs to discipline Tourism Minister Shawn C...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A convicted paedophile who sexually exploited a group of preteen siblings has seen his conviction downgraded by the Court of Appeal — but his 12-year prison term remained unchanged.
Jonathan Cumberbatch, 51, will not become eligible for parole until ...
DATE: May 30, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Cyril (Hooks) Cooper, one of Bermuda’s long-serving hoteliers and a devoted philanthropist, has died at the age of 81.
Mr Cooper, who founded Hamilton’s Rosemont Hotel, also served on the Tourism Board and keenly took part in boating of all types.
“H...
DATE: May 30, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Warwick man had his probation extended yesterday after he was caught breaking into a bike on CCTV.
Jamie Cann Jr, 19, an employee of The Royal Gazette, pleaded guilty earlier this month to stealing a shopping bag of items from a motorcycle seat and...
DATE: May 30, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Court
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Bermuda business people are queuing up to take advantage of a series of seminars designed to help them boost tourism and win a share of a $1 million pot of cash.
The series of “lunch and learn” seminars run by the new Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) ...
DATE: May 30, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
