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Observers reflect on new premier’s experience in politics
By Jonathan Bell
New Premier Craig Cannonier’s brief history in politics will leave the One Bermuda Alliance leader heavily reliant on his colleagues.
That was the verdict of political comment...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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A fresh boardwalk for the Paget Marsh nature reserve is planned for New Year, according to the Bermuda National Trust.
The walkway, which was built in 1998, fell into decay and has been closed off to the public.
Even the signpost for the nature walk ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Much of Craig Cannonier’s first day as Premier of Bermuda was spent selecting his Cabinet. But keeping to his campaign promise of having a member of the Opposition benches serve in that Cabinet may prove easier said than done.
It is almost certain th...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Politics
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The Ministry of Public Works has advised of new garbage collection dates over the Christmas holiday.
West End garbage will be collected on Christmas Eve and Thursday, December 27.
East End garbage will be collected on Friday, December 28 and Saturda...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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The Opposition Progressive Labour Party will hold a special delegates conference tomorrow to elect a new leader following Paula Cox’s resignation.
Contrary to widespread speculation that the party will wait until after the holidays to reconvene, a co...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Politics
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The Centre for Justice is taking the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) to court over his refusal to detail a caution policy intended for minor offences.
The DPP, Rory Field, announced in October 2010 the policy was in effect, but the Centre said t...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two men were charged in connection to a single stolen cheque yesterday, while a warrant was issued for a third who failed to attend court.
Andre Tucker, 31, and Erin Richardson, 27, both appeared at Magistrates’ Court to face a charge of receiving st...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A woman remanded in connection with a home invasion yesterday admitted a separate offence of receiving a stolen phone.
Jasmin Smith, 20, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court for receiving a stolen Blackberry cell phone, valued at $400.
The court hear...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government’s election night website received more than two million hits from 99 nations outside Bermuda.
On Monday the site kept crashing and yesterday a statement from the Parliamentary Registry Office said: “In the run up to the national election, ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Politics
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Former Progressive Labour Party election candidate Makai Dickerson is to face criminal charges following his arrest for alleged possession of cannabis.
Mr Dickerson, 30, stood down on November 28 after news of his September arrest emerged.
He said at...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Court
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