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An environmental group has objected to proposed planning regulations, saying Government has created a "loophole" for beach bars in protected coastal areas.
The Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) submitted an objection to the Dr...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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Environmental campaigners have called for a protective planning measure to be revoked because it can be amended "at the whim of a Minister".
The Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) wants Government to scrap Section 34 agreements...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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Area residents have opposed plans to sell alcohol at the former Twins Variety in Flatts Village.
The new owners of the corner store have applied for a liquor licence a petition has been signed by 59 persons who argue the move would increase traffic a...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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Break the silence and stop the violence was the theme of a peace rally held to draw attention to increasing violence on the Island.
Nearly 100 people showed up at the House of Assembly chanting: "Let's break the silence and keep the peace."
The event...
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New Auditor General Heather Jacobs Matthews says she is unable to give Government's finances a clean bill of health after pointing to serious flaws in the handling of capital projects.
For the second year in a row, Government's Consolidated Fund rece...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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The body of a 64-year-old man was found in a house in Lighthouse Lane, Southampton just before 7 p.m. last night.
Police said they had launched an investigation into the sudden death and had not yet ruled out foul play.
A spokesman said: "Police firs...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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Police from Florida and the UK will join the FBI in helping to train the Bermuda Police Service as gun violence continues to grow on the Island.
Acting Premier Paula Cox announced the move in the House of Assembly yesterday.
She said the Overseas Ter...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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Dockyard will open for an afternoon of shopping and entertainment for the whole family tomorrow.
Samples of food will be on offer from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and free gift wrapping services available from Keep Bermuda Beautiful volunteers.
The Polar Expr...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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Government backbencher Patrice Minors claimed last night that young women "on the arms of thugs" are not innocent when it comes to the crimes perpetrated by their partners.
She told the House of Assembly during the Motion to Adjourn debate that it wa...
DATE: Dec 12, 2009
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Bermuda's four Uighurs expect to be given passports after a year on the Island, they told The Royal Gazette this week.
The men — who arrived from Guantánamo Bay exactly six months ago — said their American lawyer advised them they would not be able t...
DATE: Dec 11, 2009
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