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HSBC has slapped a new redemption fee of up to three percent on one of its money funds.
But HSBC said the charge would only apply in “exceptional circumstances” to avoid to a run on the funds in a financial crisis.
But one customer, who asked not to ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Higher and higher, the scaffolding around Gibbs Hill Lighthouse has been slowly rising since repair works to the landmark began last month. The Royal Gazette’s photographers Mark Tatem and David Skinner took to the skies yesterday, guiding their GoPr...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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A pro-cannabis reform group is encouraging residents to send in submissions about decriminalisation and legalisation and even if reform is needed.
The Cannabis Reform Collaborative (CRC) wants public input and research into its final ‘advisory docume...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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The desecration of historic tombstones at Tucker’s Point should be a “catalyst” for Bermuda to recognise its continued suppression of black history and start a healing process, an anti-racism group has claimed.
Lynn Winfield, from Citizens Uprooting ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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Sam Strangeways
The introduction of a weekly ten percent discount at several grocers has not caused the stores to raise prices, according to Government.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said a recent report showed an “usual price increase” for some products, but t...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
And the war of the roses has begun. Valentine’s Day is coming up — ready, set, order that bouquet! The competition is on to find who in the office will get the largest, flashiest bunch of flowers.
But for many people, sending flowers on Valentine’s ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jessie Moniz Hardy
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy yesterday celebrated the success of a series of seminars aimed at supporting Bermuda’s vendors.
More than 130 people took part in the seminar series organised by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation, which c...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Lawyer Victoria Pearman won’t take up her new post as Ombudsman until mid-March, when she has cleared her legal caseload.
Governor George Fergusson, who appoints the Ombudsman, told The Royal Gazette: “I expect Ms Pearman to take up her role as Ombud...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Island logged more than 450 cases of sexually transmitted disease last year, including seven cases of HIV, according to the Health Department.
The figures were released as part of a call for residents to open up and discuss sexual health with the...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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A retired US Police officer is scheduled to speak in Bermuda this month about ending the war on drugs.
Jack Cole, Executive Director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), served with the New Jersey State Police for 26 years, including 14 yea...
DATE: Feb 12, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
