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Trenching work along Middle Road in Southampton which has inconvenienced residents over the past few months will benefit them in the long run, according to a Government MP.
Walter Lister, Chairman of West End Development Corporation, said commuters...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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The driveway connecting Point Finger Road to the Botanical Gardens will be closed as construction of the new hospital building continues.
A new sidewalk had been built to connect Point Finger Road to the Gardens, but as of today vehicles will have to...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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A loud green parrot has been squawking around a Smith’s neighbourhood for the past three weeks, prompting an Internet appeal to find its owner.
Photography enthusiast Mike Jones snapped this shot of the stray bird and prompted it on his Facebook page...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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The Opposition has urged Government Ministers not to talk so much during this year’s Budget debate and let the voices of others to be heard.
Government has pledged it will engage in a “meaningful debate” and be “professional and considerate,” but sai...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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A magic performance that has drawn criticism in recent weeks drew hundreds of customers over the weekend.
More than 200 people last night enjoyed the Magic of Rick Thomas, featuring jokes, dancing, magic and the white tiger that has sparked debate.
W...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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Hamilton has been visited by Norwegian Tall Ship Sorlandet as part of an educational trip.
The 57m (187ft) ship is visiting the Island as part of the Class Afloat programme, carrying 45 students per semester throughout Western Europe, the Caribbean, ...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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A white teacher who was ostracised for educating blacks, including former Premier Sir John Swan, was yesterday honoured for his contributions to the Island.
The late Edwin Skinner, who founded the Howard Academy in 1944, tutored children of all colo...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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The controversial Special Development Order for the Rosewood Tucker’s Point resort will be debated in the House of Assembly today.
The news was confirmed last night by Government.
Cole Simons, Shadow Minister of the Environment said: “This will be on...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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Teachers and students only found out The Educational Centre is to close when they read about it in this newspaper, multiple sources claimed last night.
The centre, in Devonshire, helps students whose behavioural issues are so severe that they have be...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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Parking charges in Hamilton are to increase from March 7, the City of Hamilton announced this morning.
Rates in all City parking lots and on the street are affected and on the street parking will now be $2 an hour a $0.25 increase. Car parks will inc...
DATE: Feb 28, 2011
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