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"Cafe plan for former store"

A former retail store on Wesley Street could soon become a new cafe, according to a planning application. The application by ASW House Ltd, would include several changes to the property, including renovations to an existing kitchen and the constructi...
Jun 21, 2012
Politics

"Senators approve referendum changes"

Legislation that lays out the framework for future referendums was approved by the Senate yesterday. During the morning debate on the Referendum Act 2012, the Opposition questioned if referendums would be binding or if there could be a higher thresho...
Jun 21, 2012
Politics

"PLP: Richards way off base on Cayman term limits"

Public Relations Officer for the Progressive Labour Party Curtis Williams fired back yesterday on the Shadow Minister of Finance’s call for the lifting of term limits in Bermuda. One Bermuda Alliance MP ET Bob Richards on Monday suggested Bermuda wou...
Jun 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"A vote for poverty"

June 12, 2012 Dear Sir, A vote for the PLP is a vote for poverty. EX-PLP VOTER Smith’s
Jun 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"Coming together"

May 20, 2012 Dear Sir, Please spare some more ink to address my PLP family. There are those who perhaps expected me to respond with negativity to the furore of the OBA Writers Bloc. But love conquers all. I do have something good to say about the per...
Jun 21, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"‘Payback’ consequences"

June 8, 2012 Dear Sir, There really is no need to discuss what the PLP have cleverly manoeuvred over the last 14 years. It is absolutely and categorically obvious that the intent is payback. What is even sadder is that the “payback” is hurting most ...
Jun 21, 2012
Opinion Writer

"Voting rights should not be restricted"

The ability to vote is a sacred, hard won right; it is not a privilege. Once reserved for the wealthy and well-to-do, the right for all citizens to vote is a cornerstone of strong democracies. Any attempt to withdraw this right should be viewed with ...
Jun 21, 2012
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"Permission sought to repair Cooper’s Island dock"

The Department of Conservation Services have applied to rebuild a dock on Cooper’s Island that was destroyed by Hurricane Fabian. In a letter included in the planning application, Department Director Drew Pettit said the rebuilt dock would make it ea...
Jun 20, 2012
Politics

"Finance Ministry denies holding secret bond issue meetings"

The Ministry of Finance has flatly denied reports aired on VSB News last night that Government held secret meetings with bankers to float a new bond issue to raise cash. In response to media queries regarding the “Investor Meeting” press release sen...
Jun 20, 2012
Editorials

"Good governance"

It’s impossible to disagree with good governance legislation, but that does not mean that there shouldn’t be a vigorous debate on the issue. That’s why the debate on Friday in the House of Assembly was welcome. Several issues arise when debating goo...
Jun 20, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"Sad Burgess resigned "

June 13, 2012 Dear Sir, A true politician in a crazy political climate. While I admire the honourable Derrick Burgess and respect his decision to resign as a minister in the Cabinet. I am deeply saddened because the people of Bermuda are the real los...
Jun 20, 2012
Letters to the Editor

"What redeeming lesson was learned? "

June 14, 2012 Dear Sir, It’s very important that adults set the right example for young Bermudians, giving them guidance on how to behave and demonstrating how to live by values that help us build a healthy society. Mr Walter Roban’s recent return to...
Jun 20, 2012
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