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Hot on the heels of a high-profile child sexual exploitation case, the Island’s first charity devoted to the issue launched its programme for certification in spotting, preventing and dealing with child sex abuse.
“For us, this case is a tragedy,” sa...
DATE: May 15, 2012
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Prison inmate Kino Outerbridge definitely took heroin on the morning of his death, a forensic analyst told an inquest — and was killed by the drug within 20 minutes.
Forensics expert Desiree Spriggs, a specialist in drug toxicology, said the chemical...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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Keen to boost its numbers, the Bermuda Scout Association hosted a visiting UK commissioner to explore “more flexible leadership roles” for time-pressed adult volunteers.
However, if changes are made to the Scouts, making the organisation co-ed is unl...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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A one-year study has confirmed Bermuda is capable of drawing a significant portion of its energy from the ocean.
According to local firm Triton Renewable Energy Ltd, the findings from a marine monitoring buoy open the way for “informed development” o...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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With a driving passion for acting and animation, Berkeley Institute head boy and would-be film director Tashel Bean has an unconventional dream.
“I want to be the first film director to win best picture at the Oscar Awards for an animated film,” he t...
DATE: May 12, 2012
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The Island’s prolonged dry spell broke yesterday, with more than an inch of rain falling by 4pm — leaving some areas awash, and causing authorities to issue a severe weather warning.
For Spanish Point residents Leonie and Seamus Macloughlin, the chan...
DATE: May 12, 2012
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Former St George's Mayor and radio host E Michael Jones has pledged to “run whenever people are watching” in the May 24 marathon, for the New Beginnings $1 Million Campaign in support of Bermuda's youth.
Rather than accruing sponsors, Mr Jones — ...
DATE: May 12, 2012
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The grieving mother of Westgate inmate Kino Outerbridge told an inquest into his death that her difficulty getting answers had caused her to suspect a cover-up.
However, the prison’s senior nursing officer Russ Ford told the jury he wouldn’t have don...
DATE: May 11, 2012
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The former employers of an expatriate worker deported for violating the conditions of his work permit have defended their position.
Ordered off the Island on April 1, Caetano (Simon) Fernandes told The Royal Gazette he had only been following his bos...
DATE: May 10, 2012
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A high-ranking official of the world’s Boy Scouts organisation is to visit Bermuda.
Nigel Hailey’s arrival coincides with a push by Bermuda’s Scouts to boost flagging numbers of adult volunteers.
Mr Hailey, International Commissioner for the Scout As...
DATE: May 10, 2012
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