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Prosecutors have dropped proceedings against a man accused of threatening to kill someone in a message to a government MP.
The news came after Perry Smith was earlier charged in a case that related to Michael Scott, the elected member for Sandys Nor...
DATE: Jun 06, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A total of three food outlets were shut to carry out improvements after random health inspections found problems with their food and hygiene routines.
The three were among six food sellers ranked “D”, the lowest score, in the latest grades on licence...
DATE: Jun 06, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
People aged 50 and older with chronic conditions could be missing out on crucial advice on how lifestyle changes could boost their health, it was revealed.
A survey by Age Concern Bermuda found that although almost 80 per cent of respondents had seen...
DATE: Jun 06, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The extent of childhood trauma on the island is to be revealed next week at a special conference.
Results of a survey on the problem will be announced at a conference on Adverse Childhood Experiences and it is expected the information will be used to...
DATE: Jun 05, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An interactive wellness programme for government employees will be launched next month in an effort to tackle the $12.8 million cost of public sector sick leave.
Workers were urged to take on the team-based challenge as part of a Throne Speech pledge...
DATE: Jun 03, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An angry homeowner claimed that he was “beating his head against a wall” after a road roller was dumped opposite his house almost a year ago.
Everett Gibson said the machine blocked access for trash trucks and prevented the use of parking spaces at a...
DATE: May 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A violence-hit sports club is expected to learn today if the Liquor Licensing Authority has approved its application to keep selling alcohol.
Representatives from Southampton Rangers Sports Club claimed that its executive took steps to curb antisocia...
DATE: May 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Almost 30 bus services were cancelled this afternoon after industrial action by drivers was announced.
The Government’s alerts, issued at about 4pm, showed a list of 29 services across the island that would not run.
Bus drivers started a work to rule...
DATE: May 31, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Desperation could lead people to get in over their heads with fast-cash lenders, an MP has warned.
Leah Scott, the deputy Opposition leader, said that people who were struggling financially were attracted by personal loans that might become difficult...
DATE: May 29, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A Bermudian grandmother committed to diversity is to be honoured with an award for her work for racial inclusion by a Canadian university.
Judith Brown, formerly from Pembroke, was said to be a “longtime champion for change” in her adopted home town ...
DATE: May 29, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter