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Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert lambasted those who failed to vote on Monday — accusing them of handing victory to the One Bermuda Alliance.
“We asked everyone to exercise their right to vote. If you go back 40, 50 or 60 years ago ev...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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The much-loved Bermudian ferry Canima, a “party boat” during the heyday of local tourism, has sunk at what could prove its final mooring in Canada.
Locals at New Brunswick’s Miramichi Bay have complained for years that the rusting vessel, originally ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A carpenter was banned from the road after admitting drinking and driving.
Christopher Matos, 28, of Pembroke, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to driving while impaired in an incident on December 16.
The court heard that at around 1.20am that da...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A St George’s man stopped while driving the wrong way on a one-way road yesterday admitted drinking and driving.
Magistrates’ Court heard that at around 1.05am on Sunday officers were travelling east along Wellington Slip Road when they noticed 39-ye...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Reid Street is closed to traffic between King and Court Streets while experts examine the structure of the old Canadian Hotel.
The derelict building was badly damaged in a fire last night.
Police issued the following release this afternoon: "The sect...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The One Bermuda Alliance should consult with non-governmental bodies in order to build a better Bermuda, according to numerous groups.
Speaking with The Royal Gazette yesterday about the results of Monday’s election, organisations including Greenrock...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Christmas networking event will be hosted by the Department of E-Commerce for those interested in a career in IT.
It will take place on Thursday, December 20 from 12pm to 2pm on the fifth floor of Craig Appin House, Wesley Street.
A Government spok...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Glen Smith’s stunning removal of the sitting premier was earned on the doorstep
By Jonathan Bell
New MP Glen Smith said he sensed long in advance that one the election’s shock victories — which saw a sitting Premier thwarted in her bid for Devonshire...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Politics
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New Premier’s rise has been meteoric since he entered politics in 2009
By Owain Johnston-Barnes –and Jonathan Bell
From political outsider to Premier Craig Cannonier has risen to the top of Bermuda politics in three years.
The 49-year-old businessma...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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Politics
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Four people have appeared in Magistrates’ Court for possessing cannabis with intent to supply.
Tracey and Robert MacRonald were charged with Susanne Jones and Blair Orlando following arrests made at a private home in Pembroke on May 18.
Mr and Ms Mac...
DATE: Dec 19, 2012
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