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Residents have given a thumbs-up to a plan to cut the number of MPs from 36 to 30.
The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton to find out what voters thought about the proposal, which formed part of the SAGE Commission’s report on government s...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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A new book on the shelves now underscores that life is a journey, not a destination — and we determine our destiny by the direction we take.
‘Tessi’s Highway’ is the autobiography of retired dental surgeon and former Government Minister Clarence Ter...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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Jessie Moniz Hardy
Government spent almost $24,000 on fuel, maintenance and repairs to 13 GP cars last year.
Responding to Parliamentary questions, Junior Minister for Public Works Lynne Wooldridge revealed that a total of $23,911.35 was spent on fuel, maintenance and ...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A march in protest at plans to shut down the Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre has been called for tomorrow at noon.
The east end facility, run by Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB), is to be closed due to high costs and low usage.
However, according to Progr...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
A spotlight has been shone on children who represent ‘what is right in Bermuda’.
Thirty-nine students from 29 schools were honoured for their “exemplary citizenship” at the 2013 Young Citizens Awards luncheon in the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel.
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DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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New legislation could be on the way to enable paramedics to attend life-threatening emergencies in Bermuda.
The law currently doesn’t recognise the profession, meaning the one qualified paramedic who works for Bermuda Hospitals Board is unable to pra...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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Sam Strangeways
The Island’s Urgent Care Centres would have required substantial government grants to cover their costs, according to the business plan for the proposed clinics released by the Ministry of Health today.
Shadow Health Minister Zane DeSilva challenged ...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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Two men have been rushed to hospital suffering from “serious” injuries following a collision on East Broadway in Pembroke tonight.
The accident, involving two motorcycles, took place at around 8.40pm near the Rubis gas station and Blue Waters Anglers...
DATE: Nov 21, 2013
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The Department of Immigration is investigating a complaint that a staff member refused to accept a spousal certificate application from a same-sex couple.
In a recent Facebook posting, Jameka Smith said she and her spouse, Charlene, were repeatedly c...
DATE: Nov 20, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Fundraising efforts in Bermuda have garnered more than $160,000 in pledges and donations to help people affected by a deadly typhoon in the Philippines.
Ann Spencer-Arscott of the Bermuda Red Cross said they have raised $138,708 in pledges and donati...
DATE: Nov 20, 2013
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