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As the electronic media pool in Bermuda gets smaller, Politics.bm says: “I think it's safe to say that the most visited electronic medium for locals is The Royal Gazette's website. I'm yet to see any Government ads there, which…reinforces what everyone knows but Government can't admit: it's about shutting down non-compliant media.”

Posted by Janine Mendes-Franco

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