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Autism has become a public health crisis, affecting one percent of the world population according to Bermuda Autism Support and Education (BASE)
Speaking to the Hamilton Rotary on Tuesday, Autism Consultant Susannah Cole said that worldwide, around 6...
DATE: Mar 03, 2012
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Bermuda’s seniors gained little in Premier Paula Cox’s Budget for the coming fiscal year.
So believes former Bermuda Council on Ageing head Marian Sherratt.
She said she agreed with the rollback announced by the Premier on land tax and vehicle licenc...
DATE: Mar 03, 2012
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Budget
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Gas prices have risen by around ten percent over the last year, but still remain below last April’s record high.
According to recently released figures from the Ministry of Finance, the maximum cost of gasoline rose by 5.2¢ per litre to $2.12 per lit...
DATE: Mar 02, 2012
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Poisoning feral chickens is illegal and can have unwanted consequences, the Department of Environmental Protection has warned.
The reminder was issued after the department received complaints that chickens were poisoned in the Warwick West area.
“Whi...
DATE: Mar 02, 2012
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A Southampton woman this morning admitted slapping a co-worker who she claimed started false rumours about her.
Diane Smith, 21, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to one count of common assault following an incident that took place last month.
The...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudians made to purchase land licences should be given a refund, according to Opposition Senator Michael Fahy.
But while the Senator said scheme was discriminatory and harmful to the real estate industry, Senator David Burt denied both claims, say...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Amendments to PACE and orders intended to encourage greater adoption of solar power were among the legislation approved in Senate.
According to Justice Minister Kim Wilson, the Police and Criminal Evidence Amendment Act (No 2) is intended to clarify ...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Companies owed Government more than $27 million in Social Insurance contributions as of last November, according to Junior Finance Minister David Burt.
Responding to written parliamentary questions asked by Opposition Senator Toni Daniels, Sen Burt r...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government Senator Jonathan Smith criticised the Opposition for repeatedly setting back a proposed debate on violent crime.
But while Progressive Labour Party Senator Smith said he believed the Opposition was trying to retreat following positive crim...
DATE: Mar 01, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A load of water will set you back $90, come April 1.
The Bermuda Water Truckers Association announced that the price would increase by $10.
The rise reflected the cost of doing business on the Island, BWTA president Russ Ford said.
“We’re working wit...
DATE: Feb 29, 2012
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