Bermuda
Dignitaries bid Governor farewell
May 19, 2012
Dignitaries gathered to bid farewell to Governor Sir Richard Gozney in a ceremony outside the Cabinet building this morning. Leading the tributes to Sir Richard, who is handing over the reins later this month to George Fergusson, was Premier Paula Cox. …
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May 18, 2012
The Bermuda Industrial Union is crying foul over “back-door tactics” by KFC Bermuda. The company is changing worker insurance policies on June 1 — and altering the name of the company in the process. …
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Referendum Bill Tabled
May 18, 2012
A bill establishing the procedures to be followed to hold a referendum was tabled in the House of Assembly today. It sets the stage for a referendum on gaming which was mentioned in last year’s Throne Speech as something the Government would consider. …
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Low-flying plane to photograph Bermuda today
May 18, 2012
A specialist plane taking photographs of the Island will fly at low altitudes today. Government announced in March plans to conduct an aerial survey of the Island with the aim of providing current geographical data. …
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OBA questions new affordable housing cost
May 18, 2012
The cost of new affordable housing intended to replace the Victoria and Albert Rows is too high, according to One Bermuda Alliance. Party leader Craig Cannonier said the new units would put further pressure on Bermudians trying to rent or sell their own homes. …
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Police rule no criminal intent in bound man incident
May 17, 2012
Police have concluded an incident where a man was found wrapped in a sheet with his hands bound was misguided but without criminal intent. A spokesman announced today that an investigation into the April 21 incident was now completed. Officers found the 50-year-old on a sidewalk near North Shore Road in Pembroke around 1. 40am. …
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Tearful cruise passenger fined for drugs
May 17, 2012
A cruise ship passenger broke into tears today as he was charged with cannabis possession. American Jonathan Cruz was a passenger on board the Norwegian Star. The 26-year-old was arrested at Heritage Wharf in Dockyard last evening on his return to the ship. …
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Govt awards tyre contract
May 17, 2012
Three local vendors have won Government’s tyre contract in a move saving taxpayers 170,000, Premier Paula Cox revealed today. The Procurement Office reached out to companies who may have been unaware that the contract had been put out to tender, but offer good value for money, Ms Cox told a press conference. …
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Dame Jennifer to defend her seat
May 17, 2012
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith was today officially announced as the PLP candidate for Constituency 1. Premier Paula Cox made the announcement at a press conference in St George’s this afternoon, praising Dame Jennifer as a leader who has repeatedly overcome challenges. …
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