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I had a teacher at school who was pretty odd. He was tiny… if he was an inch above five feet, even in his elevator shoes, that would be a surprise. He was almost as broad as he was tall, and enormously powerful - I'd have bet on him to win an arm-wre...
DATE: Nov 03, 2003
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The memorandum of understanding between Bermuda and Cuba has finally been released.
On the face of it, it does not commit Bermuda to very much. It allows for Bermuda and Cuba to cross-promote different events and it gives Bermuda the opportunity to w...
DATE: Nov 03, 2003
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Just the facts on asbestos
October 30, 2003
Dear Sir,
Please permit me to inject a little objectivity into the ongoing discussion on what to do with Bermuda's asbestos. In assessing the threat it helps to have a few facts on hand. Asbestos is a group...
DATE: Nov 03, 2003
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In the spirit of his desire to be more inclusive, Premier Alex Scott's government's first Throne Speech has a little something for most people.
There are a couple of glaring omissions, and the speech tends to focus on what's achievable in the Governm...
DATE: Nov 01, 2003
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Bermuda has spent more than ten years trying to attract developers interested in turning the former US Naval Annex into a top tourist resort.
For various reasons, including the cost of the environmental clean-up of the massive former base and Governm...
DATE: Oct 31, 2003
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October 15, 2003
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Can you tell me what?s wrong with this picture?
Our children, between the ages of four and eleven, are out on the streets, (sometimes on a school night) during the hours of 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. (after the implementation of da...
DATE: Oct 30, 2003
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Premier Alex Scott's opening speech at the Progressive Labour Party's annual conference on Monday night expanded on his vision for Bermuda.
He may have been more influenced than he would like to admit by his attendance at the Labour Party conference ...
DATE: Oct 30, 2003
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The Bank of Bermuda's announcement yesterday that it has agreed to be bought by HSBC Plc for $1.3 billion will have caused a variety of emotions in the community.
The buyout brings an end to the independence of Bermuda's largest banks and a symbol of...
DATE: Oct 29, 2003
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The opening address by Premier Alex Scott, party leader of the Progressive Labour Party, on Monday night at the Devonshire Recreation Club.
The journey to the "New Bermuda" continues. On November 9th 1998 The Progressive Labour Party introduced a new...
DATE: Oct 29, 2003
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October 23, 2003
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It is with great concern that I follow the current debate on work permit term limits. We need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of international business finding Bermuda an unfriendly environment and quickly take appropr...
DATE: Oct 28, 2003
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