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Advertising agency GlobalHue attempted to destroy the career of a veteran tourism official because he refused payment unless the company properly invoiced its claims, the Public Accounts Committee has found.
GlobalHue CEO Don Coleman attacked Glenn B...
DATE: Jul 23, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Former Public Works Minister Derrick Burgess was wrong to direct the BLDC to pay consultancy fees to its board members, the Public Accounts Committee has found.
Such a move should never have been made without the consent of the Finance Minister, the ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Venomous lionfish were caught on Saturday, during a roundup aimed at reducing the numbers of these non-native fish in Bermuda reefs. Native to the Indian and Pacific oceans, and with no known predators here, they spread through the reef system, where...
DATE: Jul 23, 2012
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The Progressive Labour Party has done little to address the issue of racial inequality, according to the One Bermuda Alliance.
However a PLP spokesman said the Island has become fairer with more opportunities for all Bermudians since the party took p...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Bermuda-registered yacht rescued three people on board a fishing boat, adrift for several days off Costa Rica.
According to Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre the mega yacht Golden Odyssey helped the Maria Christina to safety yesterday.
The 30-foot...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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As the House of Assembly adjourned until November, United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan reflected on his career and declared: “I take responsibility for what was wrong.”
Listing the names of all the UBP premiers, Mr Swan said: “If they did anything w...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Ministry of Public Works has given $61,000 to KBB in support of its efforts to keep the Island clean.
The grant will be used to educate the community on the harmful effects of littering, clean up litter on roads and at illegal dumping sites, and...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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Health Minister Zane DeSilva admitted yesterday there had been a lack of financial controls in the Health Insurance Department, which had led to an “unacceptable” situation.
As he tabled six years of financial statements relating to government-run he...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Kent
An overseas consultant has asked Bermuda Hospitals Board to look again at a complaint he made against Dr Donald Thomas in light of the chief of staff’s suspension.
David Green, of IHI Consulting International in Ontario, told The Royal Gazette he got...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Residents of Southampton East Central are invited to a meeting with the candidate for their constituency, Stephen Todd.
Area concerns will be addressed at Monday’s 7pm meeting at Vernon Temple AME Church.
Issues previously raised include the road wid...
DATE: Jul 21, 2012
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