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A youth forum on National Service last night found most people agree with the concept but not the way it is planned.
Questions were raised over how it will be funded, the appropriateness of the 24-30 age group, and whether it will attract the young m...
DATE: Feb 18, 2010
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Senators passed a string of bills including the creation of an Internal Audit Department for Government and cruise ship cabin tax waiver.
The Internal Audit Act 2010 will set up a new Internal Audit Department to provide an overview of the managing a...
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The retail sector saw sales drop $40 million in 2009 and things are not expected to turn around until October this year.
Chamber of Commerce retail spokesman Kristi Grayston said shops were hoping sales would pick up in the fourth quarter of 2010. An...
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Premier Ewart Brown does fly first class on the public purse, his press secretary clarified yesterday.
Arnold Minors told The Royal Gazette on Monday that Dr. Brown "never flies first class or, at least, he hasn't flown first class where it has been ...
DATE: Feb 18, 2010
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The Corporation of Hamilton announced today it will close the Number Seven Shed on March 1 to motorists to make space for a container x-ray machine.
Ed Benevides, Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to The Corporation of Hamilton, said the closure...
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A fast-food restaurant is putting a smile on the faces of foster children.
KFC has teamed up with the Sunshine League to help care for 13 youngsters at the charity's Children's Home.
The restaurant last month gave customers the opportunity to purchas...
DATE: Feb 18, 2010
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Hotel workers will today discuss whether to agree to a wage freeze for the second year running.
Bermuda Industrial Union is holding three meetings for its members to outline a fresh proposal from the Hotel Employers of Bermuda (HEB).
BIU president Ch...
DATE: Feb 18, 2010
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Residents are being warned to expect daytime outages as Belco seeks to repair equipment battered by the winter storms.
Work crews will be out between February 25 and April 1, repairing overhead lines and equipment.
A company spokeswoman said: “Belco ...
DATE: Feb 18, 2010
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A sculpture commemorating slaves who came to Bermuda in 1835 will be unveiled in Barr's Bay Park today — whatever the weather.
The Corporation of Hamilton said in a statement last night that the ceremony — cancelled last week due to storms — would ta...
DATE: Feb 18, 2010
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Shopkeepers have had to make financial and operational changes to keep their businesses viable and staff employed in the face of a $40 million drop in the Island's 2009 retail sales.
Retailers in nearly every facet of the industry grocery and liquor ...
DATE: Feb 18, 2010
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