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In honour of its tenth anniversary of coming to power, the Progressive Labour Party is asking branches to help pensioners on Saturday. The event is one of a series planned to mark the landmark victory culminating in a gala black-tie banquet on Novemb...
DATE: Oct 28, 2008
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Former Premier Sir John Swan yesterday said the legalisation of casinos could help stop Hamilton becoming a ghost town.
Sir John gave his backing to a feasibility study into gambling and a possible national lottery in Bermuda — although there has bee...
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The battle for Southampton West Central has become a three-way fight with independent reformer Raymond Davis confirming he will run in the by-election.
Senator Charlie Swan is defending the United Bermuda Party's 142-vote majority against Progressive...
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A 56-year-old water trucker was hit in the head and had his cash stolen by thieves Saturday night.
The Devonshire man, who was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment, said he had just finished filling his truck at the Tynes Bay Wate...
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A lobby group has described the Premier's delay on a referendum on Independence as "insulting" to the general public.
Michael G. Marsh, organiser of Bermudians for Referendum, said Government should hold a poll in the next six months, rather than "ig...
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Premier Dr. Ewart Brown today begins a series of meetings with other Overseas Territory leaders and the British Government in London.
The meetings follow planning session yesterday with the other leaders and a round-table discussion with internationa...
DATE: Oct 28, 2008
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Patrick Burgess
Sir John Swan last night urged "arrogant" Bermudians to stop arguing about race and unite to counter the effects of the world economic crisis on the Island.
The former Premier told an audience at Pembroke Sunday School: "We need to recognise that we ...
DATE: Oct 28, 2008
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Belco has obtained a court injunction against workers it claims are taking unsanctioned industrial action because of a long-running wage dispute.
The power provider said in a statement that "unprecedented absences" and refusals to work overtime by in...
DATE: Oct 27, 2008
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The Bermuda Sloop Foundation is asking business leaders to contribute to a youth programme to inspire the human spirit.
Alan Burland, BSF chairman, said the looming economic recession was the reason why investment in the country's youth was more impo...
DATE: Oct 27, 2008
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