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An administrative step necessary to effect a doubling of war veterans' pensions was approved by the House of Assembly yesterday.
The Pensions (War Service) Order comes after the Pensions and Gratuities Act 2007 was passed earlier this year.
The Act r...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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Premier Ewart Brown was last night quizzed on race, Independence and a string of other subjects in a lively questions and answers session with young people.
The hour-long debate was organised at Greg's Steakhouse in the City of Hamilton through the P...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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The Premier has told reporters in the Cayman Islands that Independence is his goal for Bermuda, but timing is essential in order to successfully realise it.
Dr. Ewart Brown spoke on his stance on Independence following the Caribbean Overseas Territor...
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A review of healthcare in Bermuda is underway as the Medical Clinic prepares to close in two weeks.
Responding to questions over the apparent change in position by the dental organisation on the Island, Minister of Health Michael Scott said: “It is i...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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An education boss from overseas is likely to be appointed to help implement recommendations from a damning report into why so many of Bermuda’s students are failing.
Education Minister Randy Horton last night told the House of Assembly about seven pe...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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Over 60 students marched to the House of Assembly to ask for transparency and accountability in Government yesterday.
Meanwhile politicians from both sides praised the young people for getting involved in politics. The students assembled at the Cenot...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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Candidates’ photos will be placed on ballot papers at the next election to aid illiterates who don’t want to make a mistake with their vote.
The measure was passed with all-party support but led to some heated debate as Opposition MPs said there were...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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A former DHL courier charged with possessing cocaine hugged his girlfriend and her mother when a Supreme Court jury found him not guilty after less than two hours of deliberation yesterday.
Michael Euguene Parsons pleaded not guilty to handling $22,2...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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The number of black executives has fallen while white males hold nearly half of the top jobs, according to the latest figures.
A workforce survey by the Commission for Unity and Racial Equality (CURE) shows the number of black executives fell from 29...
DATE: Jun 30, 2007
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After a tumultuous year which saw their school closed for nine weeks due to a mould crisis, 117 graduates from CedarBridge Academy were praised yesterday for their perseverance.
Valedictorian Vanessa Paulos commended the graduates for overcoming the ...
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