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Security in the East End has been given high marks by Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley following a tour of St George’s.
“The police station is open and functioning and although it’s mainly tourists who pop in, the feedback I received on safety ...
DATE: Oct 26, 2013
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Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley reiterated that there were talks with Government House about transferring Bermudian prisoners to UK prisons.
Mr Dunkley said in an interview recently that discussions were underway with Government House about po...
DATE: Oct 25, 2013
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The Mirrors Programme may be forced to reduce the number of young people entering the programme unless new volunteers step forward.
Programme coordinator Kim Jackson said Mirrors is looking for 30 new adult volunteers to coach youngsters and assist w...
DATE: Oct 25, 2013
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Environmental charities have teamed up with local artists to create a music video aimed at discouraging the use of single-use bags.
The music video — described as a parody of a recent radio hit — was organised by Greenrock and the Bermuda Marine Debr...
DATE: Oct 24, 2013
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Environment
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Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said he is prepared to begin a “meaningful discussion” on the decriminalisation of marijuana.
Opposition Leader Marc Bean and Attorney General Mark Pettingill are among those who have called for a mature public ...
DATE: Oct 24, 2013
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The Ministry of Home Affairs is still working to resolve technical issues that have delayed the processing of passports.
Hans Bruun recently complained to The Royal Gazette after he was forced to cancel a trip because he didn’t get his passport in ti...
DATE: Oct 24, 2013
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Bad principals or teachers will not simply be transferred to another school or post, the Commissioner of Education Edmond Heatley said at a public meeting last night.
However, teachers and principals may be moved from time to time for the sake of bet...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Education
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Bermudians in the UK are invited to the annual Bermuda Networking Reception, scheduled to take place this weekend.
Premier Craig Cannonier is due to attend the event, which is organised by the Government’s London Office as an opportunity to encourage...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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The Department of Sustainable Development will next week host a public meeting to discuss the future of Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone, and a proposed marine reserve.
The meeting, scheduled to take place on Monday in City Hall’s Earl Cameron Theat...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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Environment
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Cheryl Packwood has been formally named the new Overseas Representative for the Government of Bermuda and Director of the Government’s office in Washington, DC.
Ms Packwood, who served as CEO of Business Bermuda for six years, will be responsible for...
DATE: Oct 23, 2013
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