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The US has handed over a cheque for more than $600,000 to Bermuda for its help in stopping an illegal internet pharmacy operation.
US Consul General Grace Shelton presented Premier Paula Cox with a cheque for $672,225 in a Cabinet Office ceremony yes...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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The Supreme Court’s overturning of two public school principal transfers has been hailed by the Bermuda Public Services Union as a breakthrough for greater dialogue.
Chief Justice Ian Kawaley ruled that the Ministry of Education broke with an expecte...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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Education
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Crowds of bargain hunters packed White & Sons Ltd yesterday as the store opened to clear its inventory.
But long lines caused by a lack of open cash registers sent many customers out frustrated and empty-handed.
And while customers waded through long...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda Public Services Union says it has a duty to advocate for migrant workers even if they’re not union members.
President Kevin Grant said foreign workers considering moving to Bermuda can learn their labour rights and other key information throu...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A 32-year-old man with a history of swearing at police was yesterday jailed for 30 days after he committed the offence again.
Michael Douglas was told the sentence would run concurrently with the three-month term he’s already serving for threatening ...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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Court
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Bermuda could regain its place as a tourism industry leader within the next three years, according to veteran hotelier Mike Winfield.
But the single most important factor for a successful rebirth is everyone working together.
Mr Winfield, who retires...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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Tourism
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An Opposition proposal to introduce “crime mapping” to Bermuda was last night dismissed by the ruling party.
But the One Bermuda Alliance hit back saying that the Government was presiding over “the worst period of violent crime” in Bermuda’s history....
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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Politics
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A scientist appealed to Bermuda’s mariners for help yesterday to find a $120,000 glider lost in the ocean, so he can continue important research.
Breck Owens and a team from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Center in Massachusetts had to give up hunting ...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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Environment
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Government is reforming the Island’s immigration laws — but current priorities do not include cases such as Bermuda-born Laura Roberts, whose mother has struggled without success to secure status for her.
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief t...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A woman was taken to hospital after being struck in a hit and run incident as she crossed the road.
The 24-year-old man driving the car at King Street’s junction with Front Street failed to stop after the crash, sparking a police chase shortly after ...
DATE: Aug 16, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
