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Four teenage boys have been arrested and bailed over a burglary in St George’s on Friday, November 18, police announced.
Inquiries are continuing.
A man in his 40s was also arrested in connection with a Warwick burglary shortly after it occurred on S...
DATE: Nov 30, 2011
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Ferry boycotters have been told they will be “very happy” with Government’s latest decision on the pink route’s 100 percent fare increase.
A group of seven commuters have this week met Transport Minister Derrick Burgess to voice their concerns about...
DATE: Nov 30, 2011
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Former Senator Walton Brown was yesterday formally unveiled as the Progressive Labour Party’s General Election candidate for Pembroke Central, Constituency number 17.
The district is currently represented by National Security Minister Wayne Perinchie...
DATE: Nov 29, 2011
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A number of changes to the regulation of the insurance business are contained within a bill tabled on Friday.
Government MP Wayne Furbert presented the Insurance Amendment Act 2011 to the House of Assembly without any introductory remarks.
However, a...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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A US aquaculture expert will lead a free workshop this week on starting up and earning money from fish-farming.
With three quarters of our seafood imported to the Island, aquaculture stands to boost Bermuda’s food security, said Environment Minister ...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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The Opposition accused Premier Paula Cox of a “change in policy” relating to the Customs duty hike from 25 percent to 35 percent rubber-stamped by Parliament on Friday.
The One Bermuda Alliance believed the move was only a temporary one, for six mont...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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Work on the new aquatic centre at the National Sports Centre is proceeding on time and within budget, Government has announced. Sport Minister, Glenn Blakeney, updated the House of Assembly on progress being made and said that $8 million had been spe...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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Bermuda’s healthcare challenges, such as an ageing population and rising costs, are not unique, Health Minister Zane DeSilva told Parliamentarians.
Mr DeSilva’s comments followed observations made at a recent healthcare conference he attended in the ...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Parliamentarians were united in their praise for former colleague John Barritt.
Mr Barritt, now retired, was described as a political mentor by several MPs.
“I don’t think his like will soon be seen again in this place,” said OBA MP Trevor Moniz who...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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Politics
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Government has joined forces with the Family Centre, the Bermuda Police Service and the Economic Empowerment Zone to create a Youth Development Zone in North Hamilton.
The project is intended to provide coordinated services for young people and famil...
DATE: Nov 28, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
