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Protesters who argue a new property law discriminates against Bermudians married to foreigners have stepped up their campaign by urging voters to back the Opposition United Bermuda Party.
In an advertisement in today's Royal Gazette, Land Opportuniti...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Tim Smith
Do we love our children enough? — a local charity charged with strengthening families is asking.
"I don't think so" answers its executive director.
Martha Dismont of The Family Centre said neglect and abuse of children on the Island are far more wide...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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A new programme is changing the way apprentices learn about the automotive industry and ensuring they are better prepared for the challenges they will face in it.
Driving the move is the recognition that the industry has become more dependent on comp...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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No. of registered voters:
2003 = 1,002
2007 (Current) = 1,039
2003 Election result:
Glenn Blakeney (PLP): 416 (57.22%)
Hilary Soares (UBP): 311 (42.78%)
Turnout: 729 (72.75%)
The following figures were provided by the Department of Statistics, based ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Congratulations to:
Pearlette Basden, of North Shore, Pembroke, whose birthday is today.
Lucy DeSilva, of Warwick, whose birthday is today.
Janice Furbert, of Pembroke, whose 39th birthday is today.
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Bermuda Aviation Services Ltd. (BAS) saw its stocks take a nosedive on the Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange Index yesterday.
BAS's share value dropped 15 cents (2.4 percent) to close at $6.10, with 1,000 shares traded.
Meanwhile Butterfield Bank ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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IT'S probably the biggest investment people make in their lives - particularly in Bermuda. We all strive to own our own piece of the rock and, once we have, we spend thousands more dollars and hours improving our property and grounds. It's no wonder ...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Gareth Finighan
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street skidded lower yesterday as investors grappled with concerns about the strength of consumer spending and the overall economy after downbeat comments from JC Penney Co. and Wells Fargo & Co.
Investors soured on retailers and...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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This week's feature in The Royal Gazette on the election issue of poverty and housing focused on a question that does not always get the attention it deserves in wealthy Bermuda.
The facts are that many people struggle to make ends meet as a result o...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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Bermuda is rolling out a trial regime for the supervision and financial reporting of insurance and reinsurance companies.
If successful it will become part of the Island's regulatory supervision armoury and place Bermuda in "good stead" for future re...
DATE: Nov 16, 2007
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