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The Department for National Drug Control (DNDC) is to host a seminar for doctors and general practitioners on the topic of medical marijuana.
The seminar, to be held on Thursday, will be conducted by the CEO and founder of healthcare and policy consu...
DATE: Feb 26, 2014
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The PLP is continuing to pressure Premier Craig Cannonier on ‘jetgate’, urging him to open up about his relationship with developer Nathan Landow.
Mr Cannonier, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell and Attorney General Mark Pettingill were flown to the ...
DATE: Feb 25, 2014
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Ferry service will resume this morning after Government and unionised workers reached a resolution regarding ongoing labour disputes.
Staff from the Department of Marine and Ports and the Department of Parks downed tools last week, but according to H...
DATE: Feb 25, 2014
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Government slashed grants and contributions to a number of organisations in the recently unveiled 2014/15 Budget.
According to the 2014/15 Budget, Government intends to spend $293.7 million in grants and contributions in the coming year — $23 million...
DATE: Feb 24, 2014
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The final casualty of the War of 1812 was remembered in a ceremony in St George’s this weekend almost 200 years after his death.
The annual Midshipman Dale ceremony, held on Saturday, marked the 199th anniversary of the American sailor’s death in St ...
DATE: Feb 24, 2014
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Decriminalisation of drugs would benefit Bermuda, but will not end the violence, according to US cop-turned-campaigner Jack Cole.
Mr Cole, co-founder of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), is on the Island this week to speak with the public a...
DATE: Feb 24, 2014
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Disputes between two Government departments and the Bermuda Industrial Union grew yesterday, with Parks Department workers downing tools and ferry service remaining suspended despite an injunction.
In an e-mail to Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy f...
DATE: Feb 22, 2014
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Cuts and falling benefits could severely impact the Island’s seniors if included in today’s Budget, according to Age Concern.
Chairperson of Age Concern’s advocacy committee Charles Jeffers said: “At a time when many seniors are suffering from the ef...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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Local printing companies have complained that the Chamber of Commerce recommended a salesman for a US printing company receive a work permit — despite being in direct competition with local companies.
While it is not uncommon for the Chamber to recom...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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A police motorcyclist crashed into an area of marsh near Barnes Corner, Southampton this morning after losing control of his machine during a training exercise.
The officer was taken to hospital suffering from chest injuries.
Earlier today two men, ...
DATE: Feb 21, 2014
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