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A Portuguese cleaner who won $250,000-plus in compensation after being injured at work is typical of many migrant workers with "very little say" in their working conditions, according to his lawyer.
Antonio Fagundo, who is originally from the Azores,...
DATE: Jun 11, 2010
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Future flooding problems, storm surges, a shortage of fossil fuels and the threat of disease from rising temperature — environmental challenges lurking around the corner will come under the spotlight in the House of Assembly today.
Shadow Environment...
DATE: Jun 11, 2010
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Four "healthy" schools were awarded yesterday for their commitment to teaching students how to achieve a hale and hearty lifestyle.
Francis Patton Primary, Mount Saint Agnes Academy, Somersfield Academy and Warwick Academy all received top honours in...
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Premier Ewart Brown has met with US Congressmen to discuss the economic impact of the BP Oil Spill and Bermuda's role in providing coverage.
The Premier, along with Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox, has been speaking with Washington poli...
DATE: Jun 11, 2010
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
In the name of Allah, on behalf of my brothers, I would like to thank Dr. Brown, the Government and the people of Bermuda. You opened your homes and hearts to us. We are humbled by your hospitality.
At first, we felt sad that the Government faced so ...
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Government may take legal action against BP if the costs of cleaning up tar balls from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill prove too high.
Director of Public Environment and Protection Dr. Fred Ming said this was one of the measures being considered to comb...
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A frustrated St. George's resident seeking change in his parish decided to take pictures of problem areas hoping that it will inspire action.
The resident, who asked not to be named, said that while the Town Square was being kept clean, the rest of t...
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United Bermuda Party MP John Barritt last night called for an Auditor General investigation into Government's $800,000 municipalities review.
Mr. Barritt said the Office of the Speaker of the House has now confirmed Government is refusing to answer h...
DATE: Jun 11, 2010
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Tourism is not finished, contrary to former Premier Sir John Swan's assessment, according to the Bermuda Alliance for Tourism.
Chairman Michael Winfield said taking the politics out of tourism and refocusing on service were imperative to ensure the s...
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Bermudian Shazzinha Warren has been chosen to join 37 people from across the Caribbean to travel to the World Cup Final in South Africa.
All flights, accommodation in a luxury hotel, a safari tour, polo shirts and spending money are part of the packa...
DATE: Jun 11, 2010
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