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DATE: Nov 09, 2014
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A motorcyclist seriously injured in a crash earlier this month is now recovering on a general ward.
The 23-year-old Smith’s man was seriously injured after the accident, which took place at 7pm on November 1 on Middle Road, in Southampton, near the j...
DATE: Nov 09, 2014
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A 38-year-old man is in a critical condition in intensive care after a fight broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The injured man was found in Union Street in Pembroke at just after 3am after police had been dispatched to investigate re...
DATE: Nov 09, 2014
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Age Concern has welcomed Government’s consideration of a reverse mortgage system that could present an opportunity for seniors to turn home equity into hard cash.
The Ministry is in consultation with the Bermuda Bankers’ Association about the initia...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Sarah Lagan
Bermuda’s power firms are to come under the control of the Regulatory Authority in an attempt to boost competition and promote alternative energy sources.
The change was signalled in the Throne Speech, delivered by Governor George Fergusson yesterday...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
An America’s Cup Act will soon be tabled before Parliament as the Island vies with San Diego for the right to host one of sport’s most prestigious events.
The move was announced as tension mounts surrounding the final decision, which is expected befo...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Plans to finally abolish conscription will be pushed through in the next Parliamentary session.
The amendments to the Defence Act 1965 will provide for an all-volunteer Bermuda Regiment.
Meanwhile, the Regiment will assume responsibility for inshore ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Bermuda Tourism Authority has welcomed the legislative goals put forward in the Throne Speech in relation to casino gaming and the cruise industry.
Tourism featured heavily in the Speech, and included the announcement that Government will introduce ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Government has responded to parents’ calls to be afforded great involvement in education reforms, according to the latest Throne Speech, which promised to give them a Parental Involvement Committee.
The speech said public school staff would move forw...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
New measures to allow police to focus more resources on tackling guns, gangs, drugs and violence were unveiled in the Throne Speech.
Minor road accidents would be dealt with and investigated by ‘qualified individuals’ instead of police under the pro...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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