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Services at the Fairmont Southampton Princess have been turned upside-down with the visit of one of Saudi Arabia's richest men.
Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz, worth an estimated $16 billion, is said to be visiting the Island for four days. ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2002
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A pub worker burned when a gas fire exploded at a picnic is keen to contact quick-thinking youngsters who ran to her aid.
Melody Wood, 29, who is an assistant manager at Flanagan's, is full of praise for a helpful group of teens who were playing near...
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The row over Tourism Minister David Allen's new media advisor Roy Boyke continued yesterday when the United Bermuda Party (UBP) dismissed claims that the Trinidadian's work has no connection to the impending election.
But Mr. Boyke said last night hi...
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Seniors who were inadvertently left out of a hospital insurance scheme which subsidises hospital treatment abroad were given their due yesterday after Senators approved changes to the Hospital Insurance Act to remedy the situation.
The correction aff...
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Environmentalists have reacted with dismay at the continuing arson attacks on the Island's precious woodland.
On Tuesday night firemen rushed to curb a blaze which destroyed 2,000 square feet of woodland at Lover's Lake in Ferry Reach which they beli...
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The new general manager of the Department of Airport Operations (DAO) spoke out this week in defence of a $35,000 bash held two weeks ago to celebrate the airport being named “Best in North America”.
General manager James Howes said he was dismayed t...
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Senators yesterday passed a bill making it harder to evade Regiment service, but wondered how the institution could be sold to young Bermudians.
The Defence Amendment Act 2002, which allows the Regiment to enlist people in their absence, was unanimou...
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Canadian visitors to Ariel Sands are in for a bargain after the South Shore resort announced it will accept Canadian dollars on par with the US dollar for bookings.
The offer, which is available if booked through Toronto-based hospitality and marketi...
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Senators yesterday approved a law banning the importation of two stroke engine motorbikes and allowing four stroke engine motorbikes to be brought in.
The Motor Cycles and Auxiliary Bicycles (Special Measures of Control) Amendment Act takes effect in...
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Attempts in the United States to stop American corporations from using Bermuda and other offshore centres to save on taxes is another reason for Caricom Associate membership, according to former politician Quinton Edness.
Mr. Edness, a former United ...
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