Final preparations are underway for Queen's visit
People around the Island are getting ready for the Queen's visit and yesterday students at Sandys Secondary School practised their show in front of the Governor Sir Richard Gozney.
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Bermuda audit firm is named in Madoff lawsuit
PricewaterhouseCoopers (Bermuda) partner Scott Watson-Brown met with Bernard Madoff in December 2004 — and the report that he and a US colleague produced from their conversation with the fraudster has now resulted in the firm being added to a class-action lawsuit brought by investors in the US.
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UBP politicians meet with Police chief DeSilva to put forward ideas
New Police chief Michael DeSilva has met with a United Bermuda Party contingent as the Island continues to try to get to grips with the recent surge in gang violence.
Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley says the official Opposition wants to make a difference instead of making excuses and complaining about perceived weaknesses within Bermuda's policing system.
UBP Leader Kim Swan and veteran MPs John Barritt and Trevor Moniz all attended the meeting to get an understanding of the challenges facing the Police and put forward ideas to try to improve matters.
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Airport man denies having anything to do with bag containing $2.2m of drugs
An airport worker accused of importing $2.2 million worth of drugs that allegedly fell out of a parked plane told a jury he had nothing to do with it.
Macai Bean also claimed he managed to save up $15,000 found in his house by Police through working and playing Crown and Anchor.
According to prosecutors,
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US, Canadian Coast Guards search for boater
Both the US Coast Guard and Canadian Coast Guard are searching for a Canadian boater who was headed to Bermuda but has not arrived.
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Vintage tourism poster sold for $9,000
A vintage poster advertising Bermuda as a travel destination has sold for more than $9,000 at an auction in New York.
The poster, Grace Line,
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Nurse says she would have intervened if she saw patient trying to hang himself
A nursing supervisor on duty the night Shandal Richardson died would have gone into the room by herself had she seen him trying to hang himself,
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Forensic nurses seek a greater role to assist in combating rising crime
Bermuda's forensic nurses say they could be utilised to help tackle escalating violence in the community.
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Jackson returns in time for health insurance debate
MPs are due to debate health insurance today — and the Progressive Labour Party may end up wishing it had dealt with the matter while fierce FutureCare critic Louise Jackson was off the Island.
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Government pledges to protect Island's children
Government honoured the Universal Day of the Child yesterday by pledging to protect the Island's most precious resource its children.
Neletha Butterfield,
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Apartments with underground vehicle lift are given approval
A five-storey apartment complex has been approved on the outskirts of Hamilton.
'Crow Lane Lofts' will consist of eight condos set over four storeys,
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Premier's top moments listed in magazine
Supporters of Premier Ewart Brown who want something to stick on their fridge should buy a copy of the latest edition of The Workers Voice.
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Man who runs zero percent dropout school in US is to speak in Bermuda
A controversial but celebrated educator and author whose school has a zero percent dropout rate will be coming to Bermuda as a guest speaker.
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Spend Music Festival money on youth centres and a youth summit instead – Dennis Watson
Motivational speaker Dennis Watson is calling on Government to use the funding for the Bermuda Music Festival on a Youth Summit instead.
Mr. Watson,
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Scott urges public to voice views on PATI
Former Premier Alex Scott is urging the public to give their views on a proposed freedom of information law — before it's too late.
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Community walk will explore history of Warwick Academy, '#10 Down de Road' store and other neighbourhood landmarks
Imagine Bermuda is holding another community walk on Sunday – this time focusing on the important role that Warwick played in Bermuda's history.
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Twelve arrested for drink-driving
Twelve people were arrested for drink-driving last week and 22 vehicles were stolen, eight of which were recovered,
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Gang violence discussed as MPs meet Governor
Furbert calls for political party funding transparency
Bike crash tourist, 33, dies
Queen will tour Dockyard 34 years after she opened the Maritime Museum
Teen pleads guilty to unlawfully wounding
UK travel partners are given recognition for tourism work
Cannonier to seek election as an MP for the BDA
Premier in Anguilla for Territories meeting
School has still to decide on sniffer dog
Former Police chief Coxall: Middleton case was 'shamefully abandoned'
$15,000 was found in boot under bed – court is told
College buildings are renamed after founders
400 of Bermuda's key figures are recalled in 400th anniversary book
Bank worker admits stealing $900 from customers account
Man is fined $800 for stealing four energy drinks from supermarket
Diabetic claims he stole four chocolate bars because he needed sugar
Man struck teenager on head with a bottle at party
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Breaking News: Tourist dies following road crash
Breaking News: Weather cancels St. George's ferry service
Family of senior want carer put on abuse register
Men are bailed in shooting investigation
Cox gives assurance on priority for Bermudian jobs
Improved surface for crash spot road bend
Concern that PATI legislation is not going to be retroactive
Drug accused asked to change his shift
Appeal against expat's death crash conviction to be filed this week, say family
Quadriplegic is given extended time to sue Bermuda Hospitals Board
Murderer Andre Hypolite gets legal aid for appeal
If crime gets worse Governor should be replaced, says Butler
Premier explains cost rises at Dockyard cruise ship dock
Drunk biker told Police: 'I'm not the one shooting people'
Raising school leaving age is welcomed, but questions remain about what students will be doing
Taxi drivers answer back after criticism of airport service
Hospital's open day to highlight debilitating disease
Government urged to lead by example with green options
Safeguarding seniors from abuse by carers
Lessons to be learned after the Gaynette Holder case
Smart meters and incentives aim to reward residents who embrace green energy
Sustainable Fishing Strategy is now expected to go before Cabinet, no word on whether it will include longlining
New mail regulations to be relaxed for final 'grace' period
Seven suspected impaired drivers
Moscow Circus adds date to Bermuda Festival
Drive to increase Island's milk production self-sufficiency
Election date set for St. George
Visitor, 33, is injured in single bike accident at Dockyard
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Breaking News: Blakeney speaks after son's arrest
Weapons and drugs seized
Police look for links in shootings
Minister Blakeney's son is questioned by the Police
Expert calls for Government rethink on freedom of information retroactivity
Bag dropped from plane contained $2.2m of drugs, court is told
Broad support for Burch's community peace summit idea
Resident discovers burglar
Shooting stars in the night sky
Double attack charged man likely to miss his child's birth overseas
Gombey Festival a success
200 students benefit from programme
Praise for emancipation play
Public satisfaction is at an all-time high, says TCD boss
Some positives, but still room for improvement at TCD – residents
Monday, November 16, 2009
Breaking News: Police investigate gun shooting links
Breaking News: Retail sales fall by millions of dollars
Two arrested over double shooting
A fortnight of gun violence
Part of Opposition's Throne Speech reply struck from official record
St. George's buzzing with anticipation before Queen's visit
Luke Armstrong's parents are 'gutted' by his imprisonment
Players, coach of disgraced softball team to be disciplined
Premier Brown denies he is divisive
Health insurance bill, Draft Bermuda Plan were not –debated on Friday
Commonwealth invited to study legislative reform
All of Island's gaming laws to be overhauled
Premier questions the character of pier subcontractor
Bermuda to create visa waiver post
CultureFest to make a 2010 return
Bradley Simmons wins Argus PhotoVoice People's Choice Award
Governor, MPs react to Southside shooting
Victim described as 'beautiful person'
Anger as PTB cuts –St. David's bus routes
Cash stolen in burglaries
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Breaking News: Two arrested over double shooting
Breaking News: St. David's MP blasts 'cowardly' shooters
Expat guilty of causing death crash
Breaking News: Shooting victims 'critical but stable'
Sports Minister apologises for women's softball team's Bahamas fracas
Imitation firearm used in Paget home invasion
UBP to Government: Focus on crime, economy
Health Minister Roban moves to clarify FutureCare scheme
Chief Justice hears teen's racial slur sentence appeal
Volunteering around the world shows Chantel how lucky she is
Farmer's Market –returns today
Senior Barbadian civil servants to evaluate EVR
'Bermuda is not progressing'
Reply to the speech from the Throne 2009
MPs in wide-ranging debate as Parliament gets down to business
New party critical of Govt. on 2009 –Throne Speech
Friday, November 13, 2009
Breaking News: British expat guilty of causing death crash
Sentenced to 15 months in prison
Breaking News: Thieves break into house, attack occupant with imitation firearm
Breaking News: Sports Minister rebukes softball team for tour violence
Breaking News: Reply to the Throne Speech
Premier 'not proud' of pier cost overruns
Former Police chief joins the PLP
Zane DeSilva named Minister without Portfolio
Jury could get dangerous driving case today
John Barritt to table bill to give Crown right of appeal
'You can't do this nonsense'
Friends remember Jacky Meridith 20 years after her murder
Premier expands on marketing plans
Morgan's Point plans to be released in weeks – Premier
Bermuda Shorts, 13 November 2009
Sixteen cases of H1N1 confirmed – Chief Medical Officer
Govt. plans emergency health fund for at-risk patients
Wintertime East End ferry was not cost effective
National Service will 'complement' Regiment duty – Dr. Brown
Open in due time
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Breaking News: Zane DeSilva becomes Minister without Portfolio
Parade cancelled, but hundreds pay tribute to our war dead
Opposition declare they'll get answers on pier
Witness describes trying to pull friend from burning car
Minors: 'We want to get the language right' on sexual discrimination
Premier says new marina will bring more tourists
Tourism in aggressive UK marketing campaign
Govt. defends cost overrun figures
Remembering our –war heroes
National Service will eliminate young Bermudians' entitlement attitudes
Justices of the Peace, expats could get jury duty
Island could become queen bee exporter – Minister
Mirrors Programme calls on businesses to hire graduates
Llewellyn Vorley, former Belco CEO, dies at 91
Pilot project to guide student's after-school activities planned
DPP won't appeal Roger Bowen case
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