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In February I was invited to attend a seminar/conference held to tell the world about the creation of a new class of wine. On June 17th the first tasting event for this wine was held in the US. We are all familiar with Chianti, Chianti Classico and C...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014
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Organisers of the annual Beachfest celebration believe the event has become an established Cup Match holiday tradition — but needs more support from Government and other official bodies.
And executive director Gavin Smith has described calls for the ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
An international organisation has confirmed the accuracy of Government’s testing of South Shore waters, stating that trends indicate the waters are safe for recreational use.
Representatives for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) were contac...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Scott has appealed to the Premier to hold an emergency sitting of Parliament to push through tougher road safety laws.
The Progressive Labour Party MP warned politicians that “we can’t sit back and do nothing while...
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A Bermuda Youth Parliamentarian has won the ‘Best Debater’ award at the 10th Annual Youth Debate held in Barbados on August 1.
Ariana Caines received the top award presented at the debate on Youth Unemployment, which was attended by 31 delegates from...
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As Bermuda’s national debate heats up over the awarding of status to foreigners, one local businessman met with The Royal Gazette to discuss the controversial “gift” of status to his UK-born mother.
The practice of handing out status, known as discre...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
The last battles fought between Britain and America had their origins in Bermuda 200 years ago this month.
A massive fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Alexander Cochrane left the island in August 1814 headed for Chesapeake Bay to crack down on ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Standard & Poor’s credit rating analysis of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), a British Overseas Territory, was released yesterday and highlighted a prosperous economy and net general government asset position for the Caribbean country.
The ratings age...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014
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Rebecca Zuill
Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell is failing to live up to his promises of ensuring little or no waiting times for tourists needing buses from Dockyard to the beaches, according to the Progressive Labour Party.
Shadow Transport Minister Lawrence Sco...
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I have to admit that the One Bermuda Alliance’s mishandling of the Permanent Resident Certificate issue has reminded me a lot of Brazil’s 7-1 World Cup loss against Germany.
Ever since referee Ian Kawaley dropped the ball onto the pitch, the OBA has ...
DATE: Aug 08, 2014
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Bryant Trew