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The Accountant General’s office is underperforming, according to latest budget estimates from the Ministry of Finance.
Key performance measures, such as the timely provision of financial reports, were not met by the department responsible for ensurin...
DATE: Feb 25, 2013
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High-tech medical equipment is partially to blame for rising healthcare costs, doctors said.
But one of the Island’s leading insurers issued a reminder that a complex range of factors are driving the increasing expense of healthcare in Bermuda.
Optom...
DATE: Feb 25, 2013
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Hitting back at criticism of the Chief Fire Officer, former National Security Minister David Burch said any blame for funding cuts to the service ought to rest with him.
Colonel Burch sprang to the defence of Fire Chief Vincent Hollinsid, criticised ...
DATE: Feb 25, 2013
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Government yesterday sent congratulations to the Corporation of St George’s newest alderman, Anthony Richardson.
Mr Richardson was elected last Thursday, beating out three others who hoped for the post.
He replaces Garth Rothwell, who was appointed ...
DATE: Feb 25, 2013
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A 30-year-old woman motorcycle rider is being treated for serious head injuries following a crash tonight.
A Police spokesman said the single-vehicle accident on North Shore Road, Devonshire was reported at 6.15pm.
The rider appeared to have lost con...
DATE: Feb 24, 2013
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Nahki Wells and Bradford City endured a miserable Capital One Cup final with Swansea City romping to a heavy victory at Wembley Stadium.
With the Bantams three-goals down at the interval, Wells, a virtual spectator during a one-sided first half, suff...
DATE: Feb 24, 2013
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Nahki Wells and his Bradford City teammates embarked on a tour of the home of English football earlier today.
The Bantams were given a tour of Wembley Stadium where they will face Swansea in the Capital One Cup tomorrow.
After viewing video of their ...
DATE: Feb 23, 2013
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A new statutory debt ceiling of $2.5 billion should not be taken as an indication that borrowing under the new Government will increase by another $1 billion, Finance Minister Bob Richards insists.
Mr Richards told the House of Assembly that the new ...
DATE: Feb 23, 2013
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Mr. Speaker and Honourable Members of the House of Assembly,
On the occasion of my first Budget Statement as Minister of Finance, it is clear that
Bermuda faces a daunting economic challenge in the months and years ahead. The Island
is experiencing i...
DATE: Feb 23, 2013
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Education has been spared budget cuts, with $145 million set aside for the year ahead.
Bermuda Union of Teachers head Mike Charles gave this year’s Budget a passing grade.
“We need all we can get,” Mr Charles told The Royal Gazette.
The figures alloc...
DATE: Feb 23, 2013
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AUTHOR:
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