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The Director of Public Prosecution’s call for public input on a caution policy covering simple possession of cannabis has elicited a “pleasing” range of responses thus far.
However, Larry Mussenden told The Royal Gazette he did not see the move as “c...
DATE: May 30, 2016
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Nearly 2,000 sailors will be racing for Bermuda to kick off next month’s National Heroes Weekend, in the third-biggest Newport to Bermuda competition that the island has hosted.
However Kenneth Bascome, still fresh to his appointment as Junior Minist...
DATE: May 28, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Cabinet Office, operational centre for the Bermuda Government, is to get a new home as of next Friday — while a relocation for the Senate is yet to be announced.
Health and safety concerns forced the move, according to Michael Dunkley, who said i...
DATE: May 28, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The printing of passports for British Overseas Territories Citizens is soon to switch over to Britain, in a move that the Progressive Labour Party warned could lead to delays in processing.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin, Minister of Home Affairs, said the ...
DATE: May 28, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Fresh concessions to boost hotel developments will be tabled in the House of Assembly today.
Concessions orders for Elbow Beach Hotel and the former Surf Side beach resort are being introduced. Renovations are said to lie ahead for both South Shore r...
DATE: May 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Trevor Moniz, the Attorney-General, has told MPs that legislation modelled on the international bribery law has been sent to the Governor and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Bermuda’s policy seeks to extend Britain’s convention against corruptio...
DATE: May 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Knocking down the dilapidated but historic Victoria Row homes has cost $331,400, with asbestos abatement included, public works minister Craig Cannonier told the House of Assembly this morning.
While in Government, the Progressive Labour Party faced ...
DATE: May 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Government’s online portal has cost $600,000 to be updated, Michael Dunkley told MPs today.
The Premier said the transfer of most data from the former site is likely to take until the end of the calendar year, partly because different wri...
DATE: May 27, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Cat owners are being called upon by environmentalists to invest in a simple, colourful ruff with a proven record of alerting songbirds when their pets are on the prowl.
The Bermuda Audubon Society estimates that the “Birdsbesafe” would save more than...
DATE: May 25, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two men have been arrested and were in police custody last night in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Patrick Dill.
Mr Dill, a father of two, did not have any connections to Bermuda’s gang culture, according to police.
He was shot outside hi...
DATE: May 25, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell