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Government is considering its options regarding the recent reappointment of a non-Bermudian as the Director of Public Prosecutions despite a panel ruling a Bermudian candidate was qualified.
Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Premier Craig ...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Residents are already rockin’ around the Christmas tree with some vendors reporting a marked hike in sales of the festive trees despite the flagging economy.
In the first week of December — traditionally the busiest week for Christmas tree buying — i...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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A pilot programme to test energy efficient LED streetlights has been formally launched.
Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz told the House of Assembly on Friday that a total of 14 streetlights on Trimingham Road will have have their 150-watt HPS fixtu...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Premier Craig Cannonier has disclosed the salaries of his personal staff in response to questions from the Opposition.
Questioned by Shadow Finance Minister David Burt, Mr Cannonier told the House of Assembly that a total of six people are employed u...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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Seventy six year-old Stanley Paris set sail from St. David’s this morning, hoping to become the oldest man to circumnavigate the globe.
His attempt comes more than 10 years after his son Alan completed the trip to become the first Bermudian to do so ...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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A long-awaited report on the governance of the City of Hamilton can now be revealed, including an investigation of the Corporation’s handling of its secretive waterfront development deal.
Bermuda Ombudsman Arlene Brock had pledged to deliver her repo...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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For a young Bermudian travelling to Africa for the first time, the surprise meeting with legend Nelson Mandela remains memorable 18 years later.
Miss Bermuda Renita Minors was 22 when she attended the Miss World Pageant hosted by South Africa, which ...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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With the passing of Nelson Mandela, leading figures across the community shared their thoughts on his meaning in their lives.
Former Premier Alex Scott
Nelson Mandela is a prototype of a freedom fighter. In his initial struggles, he was an enemy of...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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The Anglican Church of Bermuda expressed sadness at the death of Mr Mandela, and intends to hold special prayers at the Cathedral on the day of the former South Africa president’s funeral.
The Anglican Church of Bermuda currently has two priests trai...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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Hospital chiefs raised a number of legal challenges during a police investigation into the death of popular bar owner Hubert Brown, it has been claimed.
Mr Brown, who ran Hubie’s Bar on Angle Street, died at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Decem...
DATE: Dec 06, 2013
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Gareth Finighan
