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Police have turned down Government’s offer of a pay cut and pensions contribution freeze.
A press statement issued by the Bermuda Police Association this evening said terms in its contract “prohibited” its members from accepting the offer.
“As most p...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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Families Minister Glenn Blakeney last night assured a town-hall meeting that abuse of the Financial Assistance system rarely occurs.
And Premier Paula Cox has urged Bermudians to take advantage of job training opportunities being provided by her admi...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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The US Consulate has planned a series of events slated for March to celebrate Bermuda’s special relationship with the United States.
Premier Paula Cox and Consul General Grace Shelton, will co-host a panel discussion on March 1 at Camden to examine t...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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A load of water will set you back $90, come April 1.
The Bermuda Water Truckers Association announced that the price would increase by $10.
The rise reflected the cost of doing business on the Island, BWTA president Russ Ford said.
“We’re working wit...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Paget woman was struck by a car yesterday morning on South Road, but escaped life threatening injuries.
According to a Police spokeswoman, at around 8am, officers and first responders responded to a reported collision between a car and a pedestrian...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The men and women who share February 29 as a birthday are accustomed to attracting a little bit of curiosity.
Popularly known as leapers or leaplings, they measure their lives by a different schedule than the rest of us.
And a sampling of residents w...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
A Government programme to send behaviourally challenged students overseas for treatment has seen its funding restored.
Youth Minister Glenn Blakeney said the Psycho-Educational Programme would see its budget restored to $3.12 million for the coming f...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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Budget
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert announced Government will restructure the Tourism Board to allow more people directly involved the industry to sit on it.
At a press conference yesterday, the Minister said: “These individuals will be given more authori...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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The SPCA is due to meet a top Government official to discuss concerns over an animal cruelty case.
The Royal Gazette reported yesterday how the charity accused Government animal wardens of failing to do their jobs and “showing no interest” in the cas...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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The Department of Parks says Coney Island Park will be closed to the general public today from 8.30am to approximately 3.30pm so that important works can be performed.
When the works are finished the Park will be reopened to the general public.
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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