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Ship owners will have greater responsibility to provide medical care for those working on their vessel, under amendments tabled in the House of Assembly.
Every seafarer will have a right to material assistance and support from the ship owner for the ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Youth Minister Glenn Blakeney called on the community to get involved with the Mirrors programme as he paid tribute to dozens of youngsters graduating last night.
Eighty-four youngsters were recognised in front of about 200 people at an upbeat 2011/1...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
The Department of Tourism is looking for Bermudian models to be the face of a new branding campaign.
Marketing company Fuseideas will hold an open casting call tomorrow, where models will be chosen based on their ability to attract visitors represent...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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The project to create a replica of a 17th century settler’s house is now well on its way, with the building frame and roof structure completed.
The building, located next to Carter House, Bermuda’s oldest home, has a frame made of raw tree trunks.
T...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert has highlighted the need to provide “the most value-added vacation experience” for Bermuda’s visitors.
The Minister said that was the message which resonated clearly when he attended the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism A...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Governor George Fergusson capped a memorable sailing debut on local waters during the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club’s Anniversary Regatta.
Mr Fergusson was among the Team Tiburón crew that swept line honours in both races sailed in the regatta.
Team Tibur...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Struggling pensioners who own their own homes or have an interest in property are still being denied state financial aid, Opposition politician Louise Jackson claimed.
The One Bermuda Alliance MP said despite amended regulations which came into effec...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A Pembroke man accused of handling ammunition had his charges dismissed in Magistrates’ Court.
Julian Washington, 22, was remanded last month on charges he handled a 0.45 calibre cartridge on or about January 8 in Pembroke.
Mr Washington was not requ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Visitors and the travelling public are being badly affected by Bermuda’s failing buses, Shadow Transport Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin told MPs..
The Opposition MP spoke out in the House of Assembly about the fact that 18 buses were out of service...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Witnesses recounted how they “sat stunned and in shock” as a gunman walked into a barbershop on Saturday and gunned down a 31-year-old Pembroke man. The murder, committed in broad daylight is being touted as “a gang ordered hit” on a man who fled to ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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