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A new benefit for seniors on the Health Insurance Plan is growing in popularity, according to Department of Social Insurance Director Karen Daniels.
The benefit came into play on June 20, and allows HIP policyholders over 65 to claim up to $1,000 ann...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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Wanted: Hurricane Fabian heroes.
The deadline for the annual Bermuda Bravery Awards Association passed last Friday with only five names submitted, but association president Mark Selley is convinced there are more deserving people out there.
"Despite ...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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A 48-year-old chef died of a suspected heart attack while out jogging yesterday morning.
Hubert Rozario, who has worked in the main kitchen at the Southampton Princess for the last few years, was running at around 7.30 a.m. when he was seen by a memb...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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The historic Gibbs Hill Lighthouse is back up and running - albeit temporarily - after suffering severe damage in Hurricane Fabian.
The familiar glare of the Southampton lighthouse could be seen across the West End of the Island from 8.30 p.m. on Sun...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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The United States remains concerned about Bermuda's relationship with Cuba, US Consul General Denis Coleman said yesterday.
The diplomat said that Community Affairs Minister Dale Butler had misunderstood the outcome of a brief meeting with Premier Al...
DATE: Sep 30, 2003
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Power at just about every home on the Island has now been restored following the destruction caused by Hurricane Fabian - and Belco will this week begin fixing street lights.
Belco spokeswoman Linda Smith said Belco was at the end of its restoration ...
DATE: Sep 29, 2003
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Some long awaited Government commissioned reports may not make it to the public eye after all, despite Community Affairs Minister Dale Butler's strident advocacy for their release when he was a backbencher.
What might raise some eyebrows is that Mr. ...
DATE: Sep 29, 2003
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Bermuda Industrial Union (BIU) chief organiser George Scott, the man who turned Warwick North Central, or district 27 into a Progressive Labour Party stronghold, is pushing for reform of some of the Island's labour relations laws, opportunity for pre...
DATE: Sep 29, 2003
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Tourism Minister Renee Webb has admitted she is disappointed that Carnival Cruise Lines has not signed up as regular visitor next year - but has promised that a replacement will be found.
The Royal Gazette reported on Friday how Carnival had opted to...
DATE: Sep 29, 2003
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Employers and one of the island's largest unions is calling on Government not to change overtime opt out clause in the Employment Act 2000.
Before the election then Labour Minister Terry Lister said abolition of the clause which allowed employers and...
DATE: Sep 29, 2003
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