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Plans for a new resort at Morgan's Point are expected to be unveiled within weeks, according to the Premier. Southlands Ltd. is to make a presentation on the revised project early next month, said Dr. Ewart Brown.
The Tourism and Transport Minister s...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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Government is to establish a "mega-fund" with hoteliers in a marketing offensive which could include individual tailored television adverts. Premier and Tourism and Transport Minister Dr. Ewart Brown hinted at the new strategy at a press conference y...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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It's 20 years ago today that Jacky Meridith was murdered but time's done nothing to ease the pain for her friends and family. No-one has ever been brought to justice over the killing of the 32-year-old, who was bludgeoned to death in her home as her ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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Government is to introduce an emergency health fund aimed at helping people who do not have adequate insurance, according to Health Minister Walter Roban.
The initiative was unveiled yesterday at one of a series of press conferences designed to flesh...
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United Bermuda Party MP John Barritt is to relaunch his bid to give the prosecution the same right of appeal as the defence in criminal cases.
Mr. Barritt is today hoping to table the Court of Appeal Amendment Act, which will mean the Crown can appea...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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Tim Smith
Government said the high cost of operating the St. George's ferry was the reason for its withdrawal. According to Mark Bean, Junior Minister of Transport and Tourism, the ferry has been utilised by 30 to 40 passengers a day since the service began in...
DATE: Nov 13, 2009
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Public school students will soon be able to chose extra-curricular activities based on their interests, as part of their study requirements.
The Gifted and Talented Enrichment (GATE) programme is an after-school course targeted at young people who ma...
DATE: Nov 12, 2009
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A 21-year-old Bermudian who died in the First World War was hailed as "one of the Island's forgotten heroes" in the period leading up to Remembrance Day.
Andy Bermingham described Leonard DeGraff Godet as a "brilliant" student who gave his life while...
DATE: Nov 12, 2009
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The Human Rights Act will definitely be changed to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, according to the Premier's press secretary. Arnold Minors told The Royal Gazette that the only issue still to be decided was the exact word...
DATE: Nov 12, 2009
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Sam Strangeways
The Opposition has pledged to grill Government over the costs of the new cruise ship pier in this legislative session.
Shadow Tourism and Transport Minister Michael Dunkley referred to the soaring costs 70 percent over budget as an "abomination".
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DATE: Nov 12, 2009
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