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Bermuda’s lawmakers have raised the Island’s debt ceiling from $1.25 billion to $1.45 billion, over the objections of Opposition MPs.
Premier Paula Cox had signalled her intention to raise the statutory debt limit in her Budget Statement.
She defende...
DATE: Mar 09, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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Direct flights between Halifax and Bermuda will stop on May 5 but should resume next year.
Air Canada spokesman Peter Fitzpatrick said yesterday that the flights should return to the schedule in February 2013.
“This route has always been seasonal, al...
DATE: Mar 09, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has confirmed reports that seniors who fall behind in paying their FutureCare premiums will have their prescription drugs payments suspended.
And FutureCare clients who do not pay within 90 days of notification will have their policies ter...
DATE: Mar 09, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Today’s incoming British Airways flight was suspended, due to a mechanical problem with the aircraft back at Gatwick Airport.
As a result, today’s outgoing flight 2232 has also been cancelled.
BA spokeswoman Sallie Singleton apologised to customers o...
DATE: Mar 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government has confirmed that seniors who fall behind on paying their FutureCare premiums will have payments suspended on prescription drugs.
However, the coverage will be restored once arrears are paid up.
A Health department spokeswoman said: “It i...
DATE: Mar 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda's lawmakers last night raised the debt ceiling to $1.45 billion, over the objections of the Opposition MPs, from $1.25 billion.
Premier Paula Cox had signalled her intention to raise the statutory debt limit in her Budget Statement.
She defen...
DATE: Mar 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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The One Bermuda Alliance today announced two new candidates to fight at the next general election.
Nandi Davies, will represent the OBA in St George's West and Scott Stewart will represent the Party in Pembroke East.
Ms Davis, a PA to an internationa...
DATE: Mar 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Almost $30,000 was raised for charities after a record-breaking 1,061 people registered for the Argus Walks the Walk with The Centre on Philanthropy Charity 5K.
The ten charities generating the most support at the event were: Warwick Academy Foundati...
DATE: Mar 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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Public transportation in three major markets have been transformed into bright pink mobile billboards as part of a marketing push for Bermuda.
Between now and April, two Toronto street cars will be wearing Bermuda pink, along with a trolley in Boston...
DATE: Mar 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
For two Bermudians who couldn’t find work, the waiter-server programme has proven a fast track to gainful employment.
Launched as a partnership between Government and the private sector, the scheme is still moving ahead with the goal of replacing 100...
DATE: Mar 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
