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Legislation which would have given the Parliamentary Registrar more power to track improperly registered voters was shot down on Friday.
The Parliamentary Election Amendment Act 2010, tabled by Opposition MP John Barritt, failed after Government refu...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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Terry Lister has officially launched his campaign for the leadership of the Progressive Labour Party.
The Government MP called a press conference at Alaska Hall this morning, to announce the move.
He told those present: “While I am standing for elect...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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A Smith's man who claimed he was pressured to bring 271 grams of cocaine into Bermuda was sentenced to four years behind bars.
Eamonn Shane Gibbons, 29, of Douglas Drive pleaded guilty to importing $4,625 worth of the drug into the Island on April 26...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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A teenager has been arrested in connection with Friday’s daylight shooting outside Charing Cross Tavern in Sandys.
A Police spokesman said today that a 19-year-old is being held in custody in connection with the case.
Police responded to the shooting...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan failed in a bid to put the Municipalities Reform Act back by six months.
Mr. Swan proposed an amendment to the legislation on Friday which would have delayed the bill so he could have more time to properly researc...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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Jobs have been terminated over alleged irregularities within the National Drug Commission (NDC).
Finance Minister Paula Cox revealed the news as the House of Assembly debated and passed the latest report of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
A repo...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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A lease extension for the 9 Beaches resort was passed unanimously on Friday, despite complaints from the Opposition that they had not seen the paperwork until the day before.
Works and Engineering Minister Derrick Burgess apologised for the delay, sa...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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Court Street was packed with visitors for a celebration of unity and culture yesterday evening.
Culture Fest was put on by the organisation 'Up' formerly known as the Uptown Market Association. It featured live fashion and hair shows, with clothes an...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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The Mayor of Hamilton last night pledged to work with Government on the reform of the municipalities — but would not rule out the possibility of legal action.
Charles Gosling, who has been locked in a war of words with Government in recent weeks, tol...
DATE: Jul 26, 2010
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