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Prison inmates struggling to cope with life sentences are entitled to help along with those facing release.
This was the message behind a forum connecting inmates with assistance programmes, said Commissioner of Corrections Edward Lamb.
“No matter wh...
DATE: Mar 29, 2012
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For one Westgate prisoner, the facility’s assistance with finding work cannot ease the fear of release. “There are people who will try to kill me when I get out,” he said.
Even so, the former hospitality industry worker said he appreciated the Commun...
DATE: Mar 29, 2012
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Incumbent MPs Glenn Blakeney and Walter Roban have been announced as the latest election candidates for the Progressive Labour Party.
Mr Blakeney is to run again in Devonshire North Central, constituency 13, while Mr Roban campaigns on behalf of Pem...
DATE: Mar 29, 2012
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A local insurer has queried recent statements by the Bermuda Health Council that the group never asked companies to supply data that could identify patients.
BHeC CEO Jennifer Attride-Stirling yesterday reiterated that the organisation only collects ...
DATE: Mar 28, 2012
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A new advocacy group has been created to shed light on the concerns of the Island’s special needs community.
The Bermuda Special Needs Network is calling for an accurate census of the population of special needs residents here.
“We’re trying to help ...
DATE: Mar 28, 2012
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About 70 Department of Corrections staff complaining of continued Government inaction over security, health and safety issues marched on Cabinet this morning to present a statement of grievances to Premier Paula Cox and Justice Minister Kim Wilson.
A...
DATE: Mar 27, 2012
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Shortfalls in police technology, some of which came up a recent evaluation by UK inspectors, are being tackled in this year’s Budget, the Senate heard.
And the Opposition suggested police publish lists of outstanding warrants, to cut down on a backlo...
DATE: Mar 27, 2012
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Politics
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Jonathan Bell
Footballer Tokia Russell has owned up to a drunk driving offence that saw a top model BMW written off and two other cars damaged outside Devonshire Recreational Club.
Magistrates’ Court heard that Russell, 34, a Works and Engineering employee, of Sta...
DATE: Mar 24, 2012
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Court
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A day care attendant has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the September 9 death of toddler Nasir Burgess.
Jennifer Franks, 56, of Hill Crescent, Pembroke, sat without speaking in the dock at Magistrates’ Court. The charge is indicta...
DATE: Mar 24, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
Not many students can say they take on extra examinations just for entertainment.
For Saltus head boy Nick Barton, who just got an A for a self-imposed A-level maths exam, the additional studies are exactly that.
Maths prodigies often express interes...
DATE: Mar 24, 2012
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