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Bermuda's national football team will take on New England Revolution tonight at the National Sports Centre (NSC) in turmoil with a growing number among the ranks now calling for coach Keith Tucker to resign.
The Royal Gazette has already reported of ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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Those people looking forward to a free ride on public transport had their hopes dashed by yesterday's Budget.
Despite a pre-General Election promise to provide free bus and ferry transport during the Progressive Labour Party's next term, no such anno...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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Business chiefs have given a mixed reaction to the 2008 budget, questioning the significant rises in taxation for companies and duties paid on vehicles.
Increases in stamp duties on properties and licence fees for properties also weighed heavy on rea...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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Yesterday's Budget had plenty to excite and a fair bit to confuse with some pledges leading to more questions than answers.
Finance Minister Paula Cox said Government intended to encourage and to promote the importance of personal savings.
She added:...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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The UK's Foreign Affairs Committee has been asked to investigate political broadcasting regulations on the Island following HOTT 107.5's breach during the general election campaign.
An appeal for tighter legislation is one of 22 principles of reform ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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Public access to information legislation was awarded $200,000 in yesterday's Budget.
Suggesting PATI laws are on the way to Bermuda, the cash has been allocated to the Cabinet Office, which could be asked to approve proposals for the legislation with...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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Government has again stressed the need for an office in London during this year's Budget statement.
Yesterday, Finance Minister Paula Cox announced the Cabinet Office had been allotted an additional $800,000 to establish a "representative office" in ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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39,832
Total number of jobs in Bermuda in 2007, an increase of 1.6 percent over 2006.
5,725
Projected number of Government employees in 2008-9, compared to 5,642 in 2007-8.
$1 billion+
Bermuda's projected balance of payments surplus in 2007 is exopec...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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Lovers' vibes were in the air as R&B sensation, Boyz II Men, took the stage for the first time ever in Bermuda and rocked the house with their beautiful love songs, smooth dance moves and amazing stage presence.
Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris and Natha...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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The newly developed Mirrors programme and the free day care initiative will receive a combined total of $2.5 million over the next year.
The Budget statement provided the Ministry of Culture and Social Rehabilitation with a budget of $60.2 million. ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2008
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