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Marc Bean is set to deliver his maiden speech this morning as the new Leader of the Official Opposition.
Mr Bean will deliver the Progressive Labour Party’s formal Reply to the Throne Speech, which was read by the Governor last week.
His task has a u...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Unionised landscaping staff employed at Tucker’s Point were informed this week that their work will be outsourced to a private company.
Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert confirmed that four employees will be affected.
“The hotel is out...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Keep Bermuda Beautiful is teaming up with St George’s MPs and community members for a clean-up of the East End tomorrow.
The groups are meeting at 10am at three sites Ferry Point Park, Mullet Bay Park and Garrison Field.
Gloves will be supplied by KB...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former PLP leadership candidate Terry Lister this morning told the House of Assembly that he is quitting the party to stand as an independent.
Mr Lister, who lost to Paula Cox for the leadership of the party, won re-election to the House at the elect...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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A Pembroke man who crashed his motorcycle while trying to overtake a car was four times over the legal blood-alcohol limit, Magistrates’ Court heard.
Francisco Mendonça, 44, pleaded guilty yesterday to driving while impaired on January 30.
Prosecutor...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two people were arrested at LF Wade International Airport on suspicion of conspiracy to import drugs.
A Police spokesman said the pair were arrested around 7.45pm on Wednesday night.
A 25-year-old Devonshire man and a 26-year-old Hamilton Parish woma...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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More than one gang on the Island had a grudge against Parkside, a police gang expert said yesterday.
Their rivals were not limited to members of 42, Detective Sergeant Alex Rawlins said under cross-examination yesterday in Supreme Court.
Jay Dill and...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian teenagers could be at a disadvantage in the job market if Government’s proposed work permit policy changes moves forward, the PLP believes.
Senator Marc Daniels claimed the reforms could alienate Bermuda’s young people by allowing non-Bermu...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Premier Alex Scott reflects on the PLP’s golden anniversary
By Ayo Johnson
The Progressive Labour Party has changed Bermuda for the better, according to former Premier Alex Scott.
Reflecting on the party’s 50th anniversary — celebrated this m...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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Sixty-nine teachers and youth workers completed a Mirrors training programme this week.
Community & Cultural Development Minister Wayne Scott said the two-day workshop provided an opportunity for persons to maximise results, at school, within organis...
DATE: Feb 15, 2013
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