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Senator Walwyn Hughes is to retire as an Independent Senator.
The news was announced today by Governor Sir Richard Gozney.
James Jardine, a chartered accountant who recently retired as CEO and partner of Appleby, is to take Dr Hughes’ place as Senate...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Motorists were today warned that driving while using a cell phone would now land them with a fine.
Derrick Burgess, Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport today issued a statement advising that motorists caught using cell phones or other distractin...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Government and Opposition Senators sparred as the Upper House prepared to adjourn for Christmas, with One Bermuda Alliance Senator Michael Fahy accusing Government of empty rhetoric.
“One thing we keep hearing is that this a Government that makes ver...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Legislation moving Bermuda from deeds-based property transactions to a parcel-based land registration system has been approved by the Senate.
The landmark Land Title Registration Act 2011 was supported by all Senators. But a major concern was about p...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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A resident of a neighbourhood blighted by two recent shootings heard shots ring out and a man scream in agony during the latest incident early on Saturday.
A 24-year-old suffered serious injuries to his back, shoulder and arms in the attack outside G...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Economy Minister Patrice Minors announced a new programme aimed at supporting the suffering retail sector after a day of visiting Hamilton stores.
The EEZy Shopping, Dining and Living Money Programme will offer those shopping before the end of the ye...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A possible limit on animal imports from the UK to Bermuda is unnecessary and excessive, according to a pet owner’s group.
The Bermuda Veterinary Association (BVA) says the UK should continue to be treated as rabies free after January 1, 2012, when th...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Government has indicated there may be a place for 98-year-old widow Mrs O at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s long-term care facility.
But the cost of keeping her there would be almost $14,000 a month: far more than the amount needed to pay for at...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
North Shore residents in Devonshire lost power after a utility pole connection went down.
A Belco spokesman said power went off in the general area of Derwent Lane, The Glebe Road and Orchard Grove at 2.24pm yesterday.
About 270 customers were affect...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Island’s economy is now top of voter concerns, a survey shows, with three quarters of residents also saying they are cutting back on their Christmas spending for this year.
The poll, conducted by Mindmaps on behalf of The Royal Gazette, shows mor...
DATE: Dec 19, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
