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New Opposition Leader Wayne Furbert last night called for a radical overhaul of Bermuda's political system.
In his first public speech since replacing Grant Gibbons, he said a Political Commission was needed to scrutinise the political process.
His p...
DATE: Feb 16, 2006
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A persistent burglar was caught in the act as he stole cash and a pair of sneakers from the home of one of his victims.
Shannon Dane Somersall, 39, took $15 worth of coins and a pair of Brazilia sneakers after breaking into the house of Dwight Aldon ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2006
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Tourism industry insiders are tipping the identity of the new developer of the former Club Med resort at St. George's as a Californian real estate developer called Jack Avedikian.
But confirmation will only come at 1 p.m. today when Deputy Premier Ew...
DATE: Feb 16, 2006
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Bermudians for Referendum has admitted that even if the Premier allows a direct vote on Independence, he may have no legal obligation to heed the result.
BFR campaign organiser Mike Marsh would like to see the Constitution changed so that if a refere...
DATE: Feb 16, 2006
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News that key airlines have dropped their fares from New York to Bermuda in response to the challenge from the new JetBlue service has been welcomed.
Both Continental and American Airlines are offering $337 return deals including taxes to the Island ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2006
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Bermuda College president American-born Charles Green is to mentor his Bermudian replacement.
New chairman Nalton Brangman said recent advertisements for the position of college president ? asking for minimum qualifications of a PhD and five years? t...
DATE: Feb 16, 2006
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A Devonshire man was given a six-month suspended prison sentence and fined $300 for pretending to be a Policeman in the case of a stolen 9/11 hero?s priceless fire-fighting badge.
Glen Richardson, 47, of Long Ridge Pass, Devonshire had his sentence s...
DATE: Feb 15, 2006
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Two-car crash in front of school
A driver was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving after he was involved in a two-vehicle collision in front of Whitney Institute.
Police were called to Middle Road near the junction with Clarendon Road in Smith's...
DATE: Feb 15, 2006
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Timeshare members who holiday in St. George?s rarely decide to swap their Bermuda weeks for a vacation elsewhere in the world, according to management of The St. George?s Club.
But now they won?t have to give up their holiday on the Island in order t...
DATE: Feb 15, 2006
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Three percent of Bermuda's 11-year-old children are sexually active, according to shocking results of a survey conducted in the Island's schools.
The news came yesterday at the same time as a warning that young people appear to be contracting potenti...
DATE: Feb 15, 2006
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