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Premier Craig Cannonier tonight unveiled his Cabinet team — and all of them immediately pledged to take a ten percent pay cut.
They were sworn in at Government House by Governor George Fergusson, but there was no PLP member, as they refused, citing p...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Rachael Andrade, a tireless advocate for breast cancer awareness and health education, lost a battle with cancer on Tuesday.
The 51-year-old was born in Paisley Scotland.
She arrived here in 1991 to work in the maternity ward at King Edward, where s...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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Tributes have been paid to former St George’s MP Anita Smith, who died on Friday at the age of 95.
Mrs Smith fought during the 1970s to ensure black Bermudians participated equally in the Island’s prosperity.
Leading the tributes yesterday was anothe...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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A man accused of causing unnecessary suffering to an American Bulldog was found not guilty by a Magistrate.
As previously reported, Otis Cann-Smith’s emaciated dog, named Bojo, was seized from his home on Mullet Bay Road in St George’s by SPCA office...
DATE: Dec 20, 2012
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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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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
