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Public Access to Information (PATI) legislation took another step forward with the approval of regulations in the House of Assembly.
Premier Michael Dunkley described PATI as the “hallmark of a modern democracy”, promising it would help promote and e...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Much-anticipated legislation to bring casino gaming to Bermuda has missed its chance to go before Parliament — but will be tabled before the year’s end, according to Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell.
The Bill will be presented along with associated r...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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A host of events highlighting the history of enslavement and emancipation have been planned in the run-up to this year’s Cup Match holiday.
Community, Culture and Sports Minister Wayne Scott this morning outlined a “suite” of celebrations which will ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Minister of Health, Seniors and Environment Jeanne Atherden released the following statement in the House of Assembly on residential long term care in Bermuda:
As Honourable Members are aware, my Ministry has responsibility for seniors which includes...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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A ten-point plan has been developed to “transform” Bermuda’s five middle schools into “high-performing schools resulting in engaged and motivated learners”, Minister of Education Dr Grant Gibbons said earlier today.
Following an audit of the middle s...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Bermuda College has “realised the dreams of its visionary founders” and should be celebrated by the people of Bermuda, the House of Assembly heard this morning.
Minister of Education and Economic Development Grant Gibbons praised the institution’s a...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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The following statement was released by OBA chairman Thad Hollis:
On 14th May, 2014, I announced on behalf of the Executive of the One Bermuda Alliance, that there would be an investigation into alleged campaign donations and “Jetgate”.
I stated, the...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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A Hamilton Parish woman was today charged with financially abusing an elderly woman in 2010.
In Magistrates’ Court, Kim Miller, 53, denied the charge of abusing Imogene Lawrence, a senior, through financial exploitation between December 1 and Decembe...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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The Coalition for the Protection of Children has urged the Government to move forward with a public list of sex offenders, saying that concerns voiced by the Attorney General can be addressed.
Coalition founder Sheelagh Cooper said: “We can appreciat...
DATE: Jul 17, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A “champion” of Bermuda’s Gombey tradition is once again a fixture of Hamilton’s Harbour Nights: costume artist and folk art historian Janice Warner-Tucker.
Ms Warner-Tucker, a celebrated creator of Gombey dolls and hats showcasing her skills as a co...
DATE: Jul 17, 2014
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