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A Southampton man was left stunned after being told he was “learning challenged” and could not join a job programme aimed at recruiting local workers.
“It wreaks havoc on your self-confidence,” said applicant Eugene DeRosa, who is questioning why he ...
DATE: Feb 09, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s unions met today to discuss Government’s wage proposals.
“We wanted to be unified in our response to them,” said Trade Union Congress President, Shine Hayward.
“We will be back in touch with our members because whatever we say to Governmen...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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Bermuda Industrial Union President Chris Furbert this afternoon issued a statement denying reports that he had threatened the Premier with withdrawal of support if she removed Derrick Burgess from the Cabinet.
Reports this week had suggested that the...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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Politics
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Police are investigating a crash in which two men were hurt after a van flipped on its side on Berry Hill Road, Paget.
The 9.20am incident on Monday happened after the van struck a wall, police said.
The driver, a 33-year-old Pembroke man, and his 27...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two brothers have appeared together in Magistrates’ Court, accused of breaking into a Paget home.
Kawesi Wilson, 37, and Ronald Wilson, 39, both of Sandys, denied the February 1 charge of entering a Berry Hill Road residence as trespassers intending ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Aspects of Canada’s “criminal organisation” laws would be even more effective in reducing gang violence here than it has been in Canada, it has been claimed.
The legislation takes into account distinctions in gang activity based upon level of involve...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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Government pensions cannot withstand a freeze in contributions proposed to workers as part of a Government deal for pay cuts.
That is the assertion of Chamber of Commerce economics committee head Peter Everson, who called the pension fund “hopelessly...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Alderman John Harvey has been named the Deputy Mayor of Hamilton following the resignation of Glen Smith.
Mr Harvey, who has served as Alderman for the City since 2009, will continue to be the Chairman of the Property committee, at least until the co...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government backbencher Dale Butler and scientist Malcolm Brock were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College.
Around 50 guests, including Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, attended the ceremony at Coco Reef on Saturday.
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DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A select group of Sea Cadets will this summer take part in the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant as part of the celebration of the Queen’s 60 years on the throne.
Five cadets will take part in the event on one of a flotilla of more than 1000 boats escor...
DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
