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Despite the gloomy weather, challenging economy and looming election, local students proved they still had lots to be thankful for.
Fifty young people wrote on the topic Why I Am Thankful, as part of the annual Pettit Thanksgiving Essay Competition....
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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A South African rugby player will not face criminal charges over an alleged assault on the World Classic pitch.
Robbie Kempson was told at a meeting with police yesterday that he will not face action over the incident, which left US player Leif Gibso...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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Travelling by ferry or bus has become so popular that it has created many of the issues the transport sector now faces, Transport Minister Walter Roban said in an interview yesterday.
This Minister loves his job. Whether he’s talking about buses, fe...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
For Deputy Pilot Warden Mario Thompson, shepherding young seafarers through Marine and Ports is a chance to reconnect Bermudians with their maritime heritage.
“We’re thinking long-term with these guys,” he said of a set of recently qualified pilots a...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
As the December 17 General Election approaches The Royal Gazette is publishing a comprehensive series of articles on the major issues facing the Island. Transport is the subject of today’s first instalment.
From getting to work in the morning to en...
DATE: Nov 16, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Rebecca Zuill
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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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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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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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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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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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
