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The ruling Progressive Labour Party yesterday demanded that the Opposition One Bermuda Alliance reveal the costs of its proposals.
At an Alaska Hall press conference, election candidate David Burt repeated his estimate that the OBA’s plans, outlined ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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Politics
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Public transport in Bermuda gets rave reviews from visitors, but local users and providers are critical of the services. “The ferry is excellent,” said Sheila Wilsker from Florida, who was visiting the Island aboard the Grand Princess, which was call...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
Implementing an absentee ballot carries too much risk of electoral fraud, according to ruling party candidate David Burt.
But Mr Burt is of the view that Bermuda has a system of fixed term elections.
Mr Burt who is seeking election as the MP for Pem...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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Politics
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The ruling Progressive Labour Party yesterday called on the One Bermuda Alliance to release a “secret plan” recommended to the United Bermuda Party by a consultant.
But the OBA has dismissed the call as a “thinly veiled” tactic to distract the public...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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Politics
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A Southampton man has been charged with manslaughter in connection to the death of his aunt, 62-year-old Patricia Diane Roque.
Paul Anthony Defontes, 48, was not required to enter a plea as the matter is indictable and must be heard by the Supreme Co...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Brought together at Warwick Camp for the often arduous task of confronting inner obstacles, a team of 19 young adults has emerged from the latest Mirrors residential programme.
Eleven women and eight men last week completed the six-day residential, w...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Campaigns
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The PGA Grand Slam will remain at Port Royal until 2014, Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert announced yesterday.
“This is great news for Bermuda to have the Grand Slam return for the next two years,” Mr Furbert said. “During the last six years of hosting...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 62-year-old who ignored the advice of officers not to drive was yesterday banned from driving all vehicles.
Jerry Looby, from Devonshire, was arrested on Cedar Park Road at 11.20am on November 10. The court heard that officers were on duty in the a...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Pembroke woman was injured when her auxiliary cycle struck a car at the entrance to Sunset Pass, in Pembroke.
According to a police spokesman, officers and first responders attended a crash on North Shore Road at around 8.30am on Tuesday.
“It appea...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Butterfield Bank has offered more than nine percent of its Bermuda workforce, or 56 employees, voluntary early retirement, citing the economic slowdown and changes in technology.
Butterfield already has reduced staff in Bermuda by 10 percent over the...
DATE: Nov 15, 2012
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