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A favourable trip to London by Michael Dunkley has been notable for what did not come up in talks, the Premier said.
“One thing that never came up was the European Union blacklist,” Mr Dunkley said of his meeting with British Cabinet ministers.
In Ju...
DATE: Aug 27, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Senior Magistrate Juan Wolffe is prepared to join lobbying efforts to put pressure on legislators when it comes to updating Bermuda’s laws dealing with mental health.
Mr Wolffe spoke candidly with The Royal Gazette on the introduction of restorative ...
DATE: Aug 27, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The defence for a woman on trial for the murder of 16-year-old Shijuan Mungal has accused a witness for the Crown of “embellishing” his story to protect his friend.
Appearing in the Supreme Court, Ja-Ja DeSilva, 17, gave his account of the events of ...
DATE: Aug 26, 2015
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Mary Prince, a former slave and one of Bermuda’s national heroes, has come to new prominence in Britain for her key role in the campaign to abolish slavery.
The group Historic England is championing the cause of the women whose contributions to the f...
DATE: Aug 26, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
An independent analysis of the Bermuda Government’s proposal to redevelop the terminal at the LF Wade International Airport lays bare how bad the deal is, according to Diallo Rabain of the Progressive Labour Party.
However, One Bermuda Alliance senat...
DATE: Aug 25, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A property sales incentive has been passed by the Senate despite being resolutely opposed by the three Progressive Labour Party members.
The Bermuda Immigration and Protection (Land-Holding Charges) Regulations Amendment 2015 postponed a hike in land...
DATE: Aug 25, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A traveller’s account of six days of baggage tribulations has prompted another to speak of similar issues with the airline.
“When you see how frustrated other people are, you want to voice your support,” said Merle Doars, after a difficult experience...
DATE: Aug 25, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Learning the fashion business has made it an intriguing summer for Margaret Dunne, the young designer behind the window displays at the AS Cooper department store.
Creating outfits from blank newsprint was no easy task, but the 17-year-old jumped at ...
DATE: Aug 24, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Legislation setting the stage for a long-anticipated resort in St George’s has been approved in the Senate.
However, the St George’s Resort Act, which allows leases and concessions in connection with the development, faced sharp scrutiny from the Opp...
DATE: Aug 24, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s pilot mental health courts have shown great success — but the Government should follow through and have it enshrined in law within the next year.
That is the hope of Jodi Lewis of the Bermuda Mental Health Foundation (BMHF), which advocates...
DATE: Aug 22, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell