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Two thirds of voters of all parties are satisfied that Grant Gibbons has been selected as the new leader of the United Bermuda Party, according the first opinion poll conducted since he took the top Opposition job.
The Research Innovations poll for T...
DATE: Nov 23, 2001
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Former Education Minister Milton Scott admitted yesterday that he had bought his two young Godchildren the controversial Harry Potter books - which were last week banned by a Government school.
During the Senate debate, Senator Scott said during his ...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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Bermudian individuals and companies donated nearly half-a-million dollars to the Bermuda American Relief Fund for the victims of the September 11 attacks on the US.
The fund was set up jointly by the American Society of Bermuda, Bank of Bermuda, Bank...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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Independent Senator Jeanette Cannonier took Government to task yesterday, challenging them to get on with doing the people's business in a more timely fashion.
Sen. Cannonier made the attack on Government in the Upper House, saying tomorrow will be f...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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United Bermuda Party (UBP) freshman Senator Leonard Santucci made his official debut in the Upper House yesterday giving his fellow Senators a preview to his tenure, saying that he will not engage in smoke and mirror tactics.
And with much debate ove...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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Struggling Island hotels have been given a welcome boost in bookings for the Thanksgiving holiday but many are still well behind last year.
More Americans than ever are staying at home this Thanksgiving as the holiday has taken on added poignancy sin...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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A 13-year-old Bermuda High School student was awarded a $1,000 grant for her winning essay in the Tom Pettit Thanksgiving Essay competition yesterday at Camden House.
Premier Jennifer Smith presented essay winner Madeline Gardener (pictured right)wit...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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Government Senate Leader David Burch mounted a strong defence of under-fire Tourism Minister David Allen yesterday.
He told the Senate that there was a fanatical drive to get at the Minister of Tourism which was misguided.
He said he supported Mr. Al...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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New Government Senate Leader David Burch has claimed that some of those opposed to Bermuda exploring the idea of joining Caricom - the Caribbean Community and Common Market - are racist.
Government is currently looking at becoming a member of Caricom...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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The laws of the land will soon be on-line, Telecommunications Minister Renee Webb revealed yesterday.
She said a local company had hooked up with a Canadian firm to get legislation posted on the Internet - but the plan must be approved by Cabinet. Fu...
DATE: Nov 22, 2001
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