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The Shadow Minister of Tourism has urged Government to help Bermudian employees affected by the closure of Riddell’s Bay golf club find new jobs. Jamahl Simmons said in a statement this afternoon that the club ceasing operations was a blow to staff a...
DATE: Apr 01, 2016
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Shadow transport minister Lawrence Scott has been suspended from his job as supervisor at JetBlue Airways.
It is understood he was placed on leave by the company while it carries out an investigation into allegations about his conduct.
Mr Scott, 36, ...
DATE: Mar 31, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Police officers have agreed to a pay freeze as part of a deal between the Bermuda Government and the Bermuda Police Association.
According to Sergeant Andrew Harewood, the chairman of the Bermuda Police Association, the deal includes a pay and promot...
DATE: Mar 30, 2016
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A more in-depth glimpse of how Bermuda’s new $250 million airport could look should be available within the next few weeks, according to the firm spearheading the redevelopment.
Canadian construction giant Aecon said architects had started work on th...
DATE: Mar 28, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Bermuda Government should not proceed with the new $250 million airport deal it has struck with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, according to more than half of the island’s voters.
A survey commissioned by The Royal Gazette asked respondents ...
DATE: Mar 28, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Former Cabinet minister Shawn Crockwell has scotched a rumour that he resigned after hearing Senator Michael Fahy make racist remarks to Michael Dunkley, the Premier, in a bathroom.
Mr Crockwell told The Royal Gazette: “There is no truth to it whatso...
DATE: Mar 28, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Confidence in the economy has plunged in the past three months, according to a poll commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
Less than a quarter of registered voters — 22 per cent — said they had faith in the direction the economy was heading in the survey...
DATE: Mar 26, 2016
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Politics
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Michael Fahy has vehemently denied making racist remarks in a private conversation with the Premier, and suggested he may take legal action against his accusers.
Speaking in the Senate on Tuesday evening, the Minister of Home Affairs said he felt “d...
DATE: Mar 24, 2016
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Homeowners hit by significant hikes in land tax bills could be in line for rebates after rival political parties worked together to correct an error made by the Bermuda Government.
The Progressive Labour Party had insisted a new schedule of land tax ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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Politics
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Diversification is key to the success of Bermuda, according to shadow economic development minister Jamahl Simmons.
In his reply to the budget, he outlined opportunities for diversifying the economy already shared by the Progressive Labour Party and ...
DATE: Mar 23, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan