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Since Bermuda's cedar blight of the 1940s — caused by an insect inadvertently imported to the Island on trees — the introduction of foreign species to the Island has been fiercely guarded against.
The cedar, which produces a highly-prized decorative ...
DATE: Jul 03, 2007
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Farmers have attacked Government for committing "environmental suicide" by allowing soil imports for Bermuda's flagship cricket venue.
They fear foreign pests could destroy crops across the Island, while the introduction of chemicals to combat diseas...
DATE: Jul 03, 2007
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Environment Minister Neletha Butterfield employed “disgraceful” tactics in allowing soil imports for Bermuda’s flagship cricket venue, according to Opposition critics.
It is anticipated that regulatory changes made by the Minister will improve the su...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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Michael Dunkley told radio listeners last night that he was against Independence but for the death penalty for pre-meditated murder.
The Opposition Leader took part in a lengthy interview on Hott 1075 with presenter Jamal Hartman during which he took...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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“The Special Development Order (SDO) for Southlands could prove to be a disaster of momentous proportions,” said Anglican Bishop Ewen Ratteray. “It would take up all of that green space if it happens. The Minister of Environment has not approved it y...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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The Marine Police assisted a power craft in difficulties in Bermuda’s waters on Saturday. The vessel How Much More, which had one person on board, reported being disabled between Spanish Point and Dockyard at 3.13 p.m and requested a tow.
According t...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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The United Bermuda Party must acknowledge and address vestiges of racism within its ranks, 25-year veteran Maxwell Burgess urged in an impassioned retirement speech last night.
The House of Assembly was in its last session of the summer, with widespr...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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The board of Consumer Affairs experienced a seven percent jump in the cases it investigated last year. According to its annual report, the upswing was due to increased reports relating to the automotive, medical and insurance industries.
The top comp...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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The Opposition has accused Government of treating Police officers in a contemptuous manner amid reports that pay negotiations have broken down.
According to Friday’s edition of the Mid-Ocean News, the Police Association held an emergency meeting last...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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Government last night refused to comment on when residents can expect their trash to be picked up - despite it remaining uncollected in some parishes throughout the weekend.
A rubbish collection due to take place on Friday morning did not happen, mea...
DATE: Jul 02, 2007
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