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Backbencher Terry Lister warned Bermuda’s children could be “cut off at the knees” as MPs passed amendments relaxing the 60-40 rule on foreign ownership.
The former Cabinet Minister said the law change — designed to help local companies attract forei...
DATE: Jul 16, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
MPs debated a take note motion on a proposed Equality Act in the House of Assembly on Friday night, among the issues raised was the need to give homosexuals protection against discrimination. The take note motion was brought to the House by Families ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Mayor Kenny Bascome says St George will now take care of its own tourism agenda after criticising Government’s lack of involvement in its historic celebrations over the weekend.
St Georgians marked the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Bermuda’s fi...
DATE: Jul 16, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The president of the Court of Appeal has spoken out about why he has ordered proceedings in his courtroom not to be recorded, despite it being standard practice in the UK.
Edward Zacca, in a joint statement with Charlene Scott, the registrar of the c...
DATE: Jul 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Members of the House of Assembly took on the issue of racism and the vestiges of institutionalised racism late Friday night. The take note motion submitted by Kim Swan, who was elected under the United Bermuda Party back in December last year and rei...
DATE: Jul 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
St George's celebrated the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Bermuda on Saturday by having exhibits in the Heritage Centre, showcasing a street market, re-enacting a periodical scene in the Town Square, by loading people into the Deliverance rep...
DATE: Jul 15, 2012
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DATE: Jul 15, 2012
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Almost 16,000 homes were today left without power after three engines at Belco tripped.
A Belco spokeswoman said: "At 11.59am, load was shed from Belco's system when three engines tripped. Efforts are underway to restore power to approximately 15,80...
DATE: Jul 14, 2012
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Playing before a crowded US convention hall proved an adventure for young musicians Jade Balboda and Jordan DeShields.
The two provided the lone Bermuda contingent for the Lions Club Youth Band, in the club’s latest convention in the US.
The On Centr...
DATE: Jul 14, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Known for her cheerful personality, sense of humour and fantastic cooking, Margaret Winchell Pires will be surrounded by family and friends as she celebrates her 100th birthday today.
Mrs Pires’ family, originally from the Açores, arrived in Bermuda ...
DATE: Jul 14, 2012
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