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Shadow spokeswoman on seniors Louise Jackson spoke of her concerns over a case where a caregiver was let off repaying funds she stole from an elderly senior.
As The Royal Gazette reported on Thursday, Gaynette Holder, 50, swindled elderly widower Geo...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Government will take steps within days to counteract the importation of baby carrots, which are bringing in a dangerous pest.
Deputy Premier Derrick Burgess revealed the news during a debate on protected species in the House of Assembly on Friday, No...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Incoming residents will have to pay 35 percent duty on personal items brought in from overseas, up from 25 percent, after a bill was passed in the House of Assembly last night.
While Government said the Customs Tariff Amendment (No 3) Act 2011 would ...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Security matters were flagged as issues of concern at the Overseas Territory Consultative Council (OTCC) meeting this week.
Premier Paula Cox joined leaders from other British Overseas Territories for the annual gathering in London, chaired by Overse...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
MPs heaped praise on 15 year old Jaret Simmons, this year’s winner of the Tom Pettit Thanksgiving Essay Competition at the House of Assembly yesterday.
“We’re talking about young black boys and people seem to get the impression that the majority are ...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Passengers arriving at LF Wade International Airport may soon be able to buy alcohol and cigarettes duty free in the arrivals area.
The Bermuda Airport (Duty Free Sales) Amendment Act allows the creation of a duty free store in the arrivals section o...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A technical officer voicing his opinion via an e-mail that went “viral” led to confusion over Government’s policy on the importation of cats and dogs from the United Kingdom.
Environment Minister Marc Bean yesterday clarified to the House of Assembly...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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People who dump computers and vehicles face being traced via the item’s serial number and prosecuted under new legislation.
The Waste and Litter Control Amendment Act makes it easier to punish people for illegally dropping litter and dumping househol...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
This year is on track to record the lowest crime statistics since 2000, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said.
He told the House of Assembly that the figures, available on the Bermuda Police Service website, beat last year’s record-breakin...
DATE: Nov 26, 2011
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Drivers need to come together to reclaim the roads of Bermuda, according to Senator Michael Dunkley.
The One Bermuda Alliance Senate leader has hit out at drivers who disregard the safety of themselves and others by repeatedly breaking the rules of t...
DATE: Nov 25, 2011
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