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Ferry loses power temporarily

The captain of a ferry that broke down last night said that it “shouldn’t be running right now.” And passengers on the Resolute, which was en route from Hamilton to Rockaway, overheard him mutter “maybe now people will listen.” The diesel-powered twi...
May 01, 2014
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Proposals would makes transport strikes illegal

Wildcat strikes by ferry and bus staff will be illegal in the near future if proposed changes to labour laws are approved. And the controversial move could put Government on a collision course with the Bermuda Industrial Union, which has brought publ...
Mar 04, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Be careful what you wish for

February 24, 2014 Dear Sir, Those who are calling for Bermuda’s ferries to be privatised should be prepared for a few changes if you really want your wish. * No more “FREE” transportation for seniors/special persons cardholders, this perk will go mis...
Feb 26, 2014
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Ferry staff end strike

Ferry service will resume this morning after Government and unionised workers reached a resolution regarding ongoing labour disputes. Staff from the Department of Marine and Ports and the Department of Parks downed tools last week, but according to H...
Feb 25, 2014
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Minister challenges Scott’s claims about cost of charter ferry

Tourism and Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell has accused his shadow counterpart Lawrence Scott of fabricating a figure about the cost to taxpayers of the charter ferry Millennium. Opposition MP Mr Scott issued a press release claiming the private v...
Nov 07, 2013
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Winter ferry service

The winter schedule for Bermuda’s Ferry Service begins on Monday, November 4. The Department of Marine and Ports advised the public that Ferry Schedules are now available at the Hamilton Ferry Terminal or online at marineandports.bm as of Friday Nov...
Oct 31, 2013
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"Govt to lease Millennium ferry for a second year"

Government intends to renew the lease of the ferry Millennium next year to shuttle cruise ship passengers back and forth from Dockyard to St George’s. That was one of the disclosures made in the House by Tourism and Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell...
Sep 14, 2013
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"Today’s 10am Warwick, Paget ferry run cancelled"

Today’s 10am ferry service from Hamilton to Paget and Warwick has been cancelled while Marine and Ports staff hold a union meeting. That discussion, scheduled for 9.30am, is expected to last one hour. A Ministry of Transport spokesman said no other s...
Aug 30, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"Ferry crews are doing a great job"

July 8, 2013 Dear Sir, I would like to take this opportunity to complement and encourage the members of the Sea Express team. I travel on the ferries regularly, particularly from Hamilton to Dockyard and to St George’s. The crews on the ferries, in s...
Jul 09, 2013
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"Minister sets record straight on ferry service repair costs"

Claims that Government has wasted taxpayer cash by chartering a private boat to support public ferry services have been dismissed as "laughable" and "malicious" by Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell. And the Minister also rubbished suggestions that G...
Jun 21, 2013
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"Ferry deal branded a waste of money"

Government’s charter of a $1.25 million ferry to provide backup to the public fleet during the summer has been branded a waste of taxpayer money by Marine and Ports staff. And workers are said to be furious at reports that foreign crews of the US-bas...
Jun 20, 2013
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