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The Progressive Labour Party Deputy Leader David Burt is celebrating the birth of a daughter.
Senator Diallo Rabain announced the news during the motion to adjourn in the Senate today, with everyone in the Chamber congratulating Mr Burt and his wife...
DATE: Dec 17, 2014
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A unique study looking at the health of the island’s reef system has been presented to Environment Minister Jeanne Atherden.
The report is a culmination of all the data collected during Reef Watch 2014.
The one-day event was held on June 28 and invol...
DATE: Dec 17, 2014
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A man has denied stealing a rain jacket and items from a pharmacy.
Alexander Christopher, 45, appeared in Magistrates’ Court today and pleaded not guilty to theft.
He is accused of taking a rain jacket from Island Trading on Reid Street and $93 wort...
DATE: Dec 17, 2014
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The Senate this morning approved two draft orders giving protection to employees reporting misconduct in the workplace.
The changes were made to the Good Governance Order 2014 and the Employment (Protected Disclosures) Order.
It will protect employee...
DATE: Dec 17, 2014
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Next year will be a “make or break” year for the Bermuda Tourism Authority, according to its CEO, Bill Hanbury.
The Authority, which officially began work in April, played a key role in helping the island to secure the 2017 America’s Cup.
And Mr Hanb...
DATE: Dec 16, 2014
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Children in need will receive a helping hand from a local insurance company this Christmas.
Lancashire Insurance Company Limited has donated 35 food vouchers, worth $3,500, and 15 prescription gift cards, worth $1,500, to the Department of Child and ...
DATE: Dec 16, 2014
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Social media groups Art on the Town, Giving In Bermuda and Helping Out In Any Way (Bermuda) want to present 300 shoeboxes filled with goodies to elderly or infirm patients at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital’s Extended Care Unit, Meals On Wheels...
DATE: Dec 16, 2014
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Rebecca Zuill
A man has pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis and using offensive language towards a police officer. But he has been cleared of a charge of assaulting the same officer.
Magistrates’ Court was told that Jahdeko Fubler, 22, was sitting in his car...
DATE: Dec 16, 2014
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Amendments to the Bermuda College Act have been passed in the Senate which include the provision for the college to borrow funds from government.
As a result of the amendment the Bermuda College Building Reserve Fund Act 1987 has been repealed.
Inde...
DATE: Dec 16, 2014
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The PLP’s Constituency 15 is looking out for Bermuda’s needy by holding its second annual Christmas Hamper Drive.
The party’s Pembroke East branch hopes the drive will help to make a brighter Christmas for families in need and seniors.
Donations can...
DATE: Dec 16, 2014
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