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The United Bermuda Party has questioned why timely information on unemployment is not available.
Opposition spokesman for the economy, Bob Richards, said Government's statement that Bermuda has more expatriate workers now than in 2007 “flies in the f...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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Actor Michael Douglas, who revealed last year that he was suffering from throat cancer, has announced: “I've got it beat”.
Mr Douglas, son of Bermudian actress Diana Dill and actor Kirk Douglas, was diagnosed on August 16 with a tumour at the base of...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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The Bermuda Police Service has announced the promotions of 12 officers this week, at a parade ceremony addressed by National Security Minister David Burch.
Officers Tracy Burgess, Barry Richards, Emmerson Carrington, Kuhn Evans and Troy Glasgow were ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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National Security Minister David Burch has spoken of his awe at the Haitian people’s resilience and strength.
The nation yesterday observed the first anniversary of the devastating 7.0 earthquake that struck there.
The Government Senate leader said ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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A new $2.6 million X-ray scanning system for Hamilton docks will be in operation by March, the Collector of Customs said.
Winniefred Fostine-DeSilva told a press conference that the building housing the X-ray equipment was already “up and running” an...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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Sam Strangeways
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has come under fire after he allegedly spent Christmas weekend in Bermuda as his city was battered by a blizzard.
Mr Bloomberg, who owns a home on the Island, has neither confirmed or denied the trip, but told reporte...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A taskforce is being created to boost Bermuda's ailing entertainment industry ahead of the next tourist season.
Operating under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth, Families and Community Development, the committee is needed “particularly in respon...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Gwyneth Rawlins yesterday became the latest former senior United Bermuda Party figure to reveal she's joined the Progressive Labour Party.
Ms Rawlins who quit as UBP chairwoman three years ago claiming a white elite ruled the party said she would one...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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Politics
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Tim Smith
Appeals will not be heard from the parents of eight students expelled from Saltus Grammar School, according to school trustees head Will Cox.
A 14-year-old student was sent to hospital with a fractured rib, minor concussion and bruising, following a ...
DATE: Jan 13, 2011
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Public Works staff today agreed to overtime cuts — provided Government trims its spending from the top down.
Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert told a press conference Government could save $1.5 million a year if Public Works employees ...
DATE: Jan 12, 2011
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Tim Smith
