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An investigation is under way after allegations of misconduct were made against two police officers, the Commissioner of Police confirmed today.
Darrin Simons added that the pair were allowed to remain on duty with “some restricted responsibilities”....
DATE: Nov 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Advice about improving quality of life for older people as well as long-term care are among the work expected to be covered by an Ageing Well Committee.
The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors asked residents to express interest in becoming a ...
DATE: Nov 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Some parish constables will cover general policing patrol duties until the end of this year, the Bermuda Police Service said today.
The move means that there will be “limited access” to neighbourhood officers.
A BPS spokesman said: “The Bermuda Polic...
DATE: Nov 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Residents were asked to stop using certain surface cleaners after a bacteria was found in products.
A government spokesman said that manufacturer Clorox announced a recall on October 25.
The affected multi-service, all-purpose and professional cleane...
DATE: Nov 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Some East End roads will be closed when a Carifta triathlon bicycle race takes place on November 12 and 13.
An earlier notice from the Government said there would be no road closures but event organisers contacted The Royal Gazette to highlight that ...
DATE: Nov 01, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Costs payable by campaigners who lost a legal battle to retain the right for same-sex couples to marry have still to be confirmed, a government spokesman said.
He added that the litigation was “not yet concluded”.
A Privy Council ruling in March foun...
DATE: Oct 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Motorists are being asked to be cautious and follow directions from officials when a bicycle race takes place in St David’s next month.
The Carifta triathlon event will follow a route from Cooper’s Island Road through parts of Southside on November 1...
DATE: Oct 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A prosecutor has been appointed as a magistrate and will take up the role next week.
Maria Sofianos was selected after "an open and competitive recruitment process“, a spokesman for Government House said.
Rena Lalgie, the Governor, added: “I am very ...
DATE: Oct 29, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former Cabinet minister said yesterday he looked forward to the next year or more in post — before a reshuffle meant he handed over his responsibilities.
Ernest Peets was the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport and the Government’s leader in the S...
DATE: Oct 28, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
An occupational therapist was described today as a team player with a wealth of knowledge by the Ministry of Health.
The spotlight was shone on Nicole Blades on World Occupational Therapy Day.
A health ministry spokeswoman said: “Nicole is one of our...
DATE: Oct 27, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter