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The drive to get freedom of information laws in place was the most prominent campaign by The Royal Gazette in recent years — and it came during a low point in the newspaper’s relationship with Government.
“The Right to Know: Giving People Power” camp...
DATE: Apr 01, 2015
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A prolific creator of Bermuda kites, Eugene O’Connor Sr, has mastered the craft over many decades and has always enjoyed sharing the tricks of the trade with the Island’s young people.
Along with son Dennie, Mr O’Connor gave a group of primary school...
DATE: Mar 31, 2015
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The Senate may have approved immigration amendments hotly opposed by the Progressive Labour Party — but Opposition senators were nonetheless steadfast in their disapproval.
The reason why no “nay” votes came from PLP senators Marc Daniels, Renee Ming...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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Promoted to assistant manager for Bolero Brasserie at the age of only 21, Coles Diel is known for his sunny disposition.
His nickname “Sunshine” was bestowed on him by the first table he ever served at the popular Front Street restaurant: a bachelore...
DATE: Mar 30, 2015
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A squid carcass several feet long that washed up at a beach in Southampton looked so alive that diver Choy Aming had to check to make sure.
The four-foot squid was spotted yesterday morning by his friend Travis Lewis, who was working on decking at Th...
DATE: Mar 28, 2015
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An impending $40 million to be paid for the new wing of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in the coming fiscal year has many in the community wondering who will be called upon to pay.
However, even though the Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) is out of c...
DATE: Mar 28, 2015
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Health
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Jonathan Bell
The enlisting of a British lawyer as a prosecutor has raised renewed questions about hiring practices at the Director of Public Prosecutions’ office.
The secondment of Alan Richards to the role of Crown counsel comes at a time when Bermudianisation a...
DATE: Mar 27, 2015
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Bicycles created by Westgate inmates serving life sentences have been gifted to five of the Island’s students in recognition of their hard work in school.
“When I heard about this, I cleared my calendar — Corrections needs all the support we can give...
DATE: Mar 26, 2015
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Hamilton’s hosting of the National Conference of Black Mayors is greatly in doubt, according to both the City and Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy, who said he is “assessing the situation”.
“At this stage, it is highly unlikely the event will proce...
DATE: Mar 25, 2015
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Heedless drivers and lax enforcement are leaving irate Hamilton motorists with nowhere to park — but the City has said it’s not standing idly by.
In the wake of Monday’s report on the flouting of parking rules, motorists contacted The Royal Gazette i...
DATE: Mar 25, 2015
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