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Protesters who argue a new property law discriminates against Bermudians married to foreigners have stepped up their campaign by urging voters to back the Opposition United Bermuda Party.
In an advertisement in today's Royal Gazette, Land Opportuniti...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Tim Smith
Do we love our children enough? — a local charity charged with strengthening families is asking.
"I don't think so" answers its executive director.
Martha Dismont of The Family Centre said neglect and abuse of children on the Island are far more wide...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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A new programme is changing the way apprentices learn about the automotive industry and ensuring they are better prepared for the challenges they will face in it.
Driving the move is the recognition that the industry has become more dependent on comp...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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No. of registered voters:
2003 = 1,002
2007 (Current) = 1,039
2003 Election result:
Glenn Blakeney (PLP): 416 (57.22%)
Hilary Soares (UBP): 311 (42.78%)
Turnout: 729 (72.75%)
The following figures were provided by the Department of Statistics, based ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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This week's feature in The Royal Gazette on the election issue of poverty and housing focused on a question that does not always get the attention it deserves in wealthy Bermuda.
The facts are that many people struggle to make ends meet as a result o...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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IT'S probably the biggest investment people make in their lives - particularly in Bermuda. We all strive to own our own piece of the rock and, once we have, we spend thousands more dollars and hours improving our property and grounds. It's no wonder ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Only greater community involvement can ensure Bermuda's Crime Stoppers programme is able to continue ¿ or build upon ¿ its success, US Consul General Gregory Slayton believes.
The message is one he delivered as part of the 2007 International Crime St...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Amended legislation allowing duped fathers to recover child support money from dishonest mothers in cases of false paternities has been recommended to Government.
The Ministry of Social Rehabilitation revealed the recommendation yesterday, after an e...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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A cement supply crisis is set to impact the Island's booming construction sector as early as January.
The Island's only bulk cement supplier Bermuda Cement Company has been ordered to leave its premises at Dockyard on December 31.
After a five-year b...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Environment Minister Neletha Butterfield said yesterday that Government was taking a "very precautionary approach" to plans by a US company to dump iron ore in the sea in a money-making bid to combat global warming.
She spoke out after Weatherbird II...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
