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A proposal by Belco to raise electricity rates was slashed by the Energy Commission.
The company had asked for base residential rates to be increased by 3.5 percent every year until 2014 the Commission approved an increase only for usage over 700 kWh...
DATE: Mar 17, 2012
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Government is to host a workshop for persons interested in commercial aquaculture.
Called Intensive Indoor Aquaculture and Aquaponics, the workshop is specifically designed for Bermudians interested in aquaculture as a business, investment or career ...
DATE: Mar 17, 2012
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Round the clock security is planned for next month’s Carifta games, when 4,000 spectators and athletes from 25 Caribbean countries will crowd the National Sports Centre (NSC).
A Ministry of Youth, Families and Sports spokesman said: “We are working w...
DATE: Mar 17, 2012
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Tickets will go on sale on April 21 for a John Lennon tribute concert. A package of celebrations is planned for June 21.
A CD of Lennon / Beatles songs sung by Bermuda artists will be released to tie in with the unveiling of the Double Fantasy sculpt...
DATE: Mar 17, 2012
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Helping comes easily to 13-year-old Sam Booth, whose volunteer recognition award now has a place of pride in the family home.
The only drawback in pitching in for the Eliza DoLittle Society’s food deliveries to needy families? Having to wear an apron...
DATE: Mar 17, 2012
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Commercial waste disposal rates at Tynes Bay will increase next month.
From April 1, truckers will have to pay more to ensure the long-term success of the waste-to-energy facility.
The weekday rate will be $105 per ton, which is an increase of $10 p...
DATE: Mar 17, 2012
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A plume of smoke rising near the airport this afternoon was caused by a burning jet ski at the airport dump, according to a BAS Serco spokesman.
The blaze is said to be under control, with the Bermuda Fire Department on the scene.
DATE: Mar 16, 2012
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Two people, including a 12-year-old girl, were injured when two cars and a bike collided in Hamilton Parish.
A Police spokesman said: “Around 5pm on Thursday, March 15, police and first responders attended a reported collision on North Shore Road, in...
DATE: Mar 16, 2012
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Bermudian educator Phyllis Brooks, who earlier this year received the Harriet Tubman Award for community service, has died at the age of 86.
Mrs Brooks (originally Simmons) studied at the Berkeley Institute before earning a scholarship to the Univers...
DATE: Mar 16, 2012
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Anthony Manders has been appointed to the post of financial secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Cabinet Office announced.
Mr Manders has been the assistant financial secretary since March 2004.
Prior to that, he was one of two Assistant Accountant...
DATE: Mar 16, 2012
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