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Amendments aimed at prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of mental illness were roundly supported in the House of Assembly on Friday.
Sylvan Richards, the Minister of Social Development and Sport, explained that the primary purpose of the Human ...
DATE: May 23, 2016
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Pembroke man today admitted stealing an electric drill and a bolt set to sell for food.
Raymond Robinson, 52, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft, both related to incidents that took place last week.
At around 4.50pm last Wednesday, staff at Pric...
DATE: May 23, 2016
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Paget man was this morning charged with a plot to import heroin, along with possessing about 50g of cocaine freebase.
Damon Morris, 26, was formally charged with conspiring with others to import 86.38g of diamorphine, commonly known as heroin, betw...
DATE: May 23, 2016
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Those looking to enjoy the Bermuda Day Parade might want to bring an umbrella, as wet weather has been forecast for tomorrow.
According to the Bermuda Weather Service’s public forecast, a few showers are expected throughout the day along with sunny b...
DATE: May 23, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The House of Assembly is set to return today, discussing an expansion of human rights legislation to further block discrimination.
It is understood that during today’s session, the House of Assembly will debate the Human Rights Amendment (No 2) Act 2...
DATE: May 20, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Retired journalist and former Bermuda resident Morley Safer has died at 84.
Safer, a fixture on the news programme 60 Minutes since 1970, lived for a period in the 1980s at Mizzentop in Warwick with his wife, commuting to New York for work.
He serve...
DATE: May 20, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A mother said she was shocked by a brazen machete attack on a stranger, which occurred in front of numerous witnesses including her children.
The witness, who asked not to be identified, told The Royal Gazette that she was catching a bus into Hamilto...
DATE: May 20, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
About 30 people met to discuss immigration issues surrounding adoption as part of the first public meeting of the Immigration Working Group hosted by the Bermuda Public Services Union last night.
Any person who is adopted by a Bermudian is deemed to...
DATE: May 20, 2016
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A troupe of Mount Saint Agnes students took to Hamilton on Tuesday to spread the message of the Bermuda National School Salute.
The students attended several spots in the city — including the offices of The Royal Gazette — playing music and handing o...
DATE: May 19, 2016
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Not so long ago she had aspirations to be a doctor, but thanks to a new programme Breanna West is launching a career in business she never foresaw.
Ms West, 19, was celebrated yesterday as the first student to earn an associates in general insurance ...
DATE: May 19, 2016
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes