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The legalisation of medical marijuana could be on the cards, National Security Minister Michael Dunkley said yesterday.
And — in the clearest signal that the Island’s laws on the drug are set to be liberalised — Mr Dunkley added that a major report o...
DATE: Mar 14, 2014
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The Island has been the named the top wreck diving destination in the region by a prestige magazine.
Scuba Diving singled out Bermuda as the best place for wrecks in the Caribbean and Atlantic.
And the wreck of the luxury liner Cristobal Colon, which...
DATE: Mar 14, 2014
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Premier Craig Cannonier led condolences in the House of Assembly for a couple found dead at their St George’s home on Monday.
Mr Cannonier told MPs that Myron Anthony Robinson and wife Regina lived only two doors away from him.
He added: “She was a p...
DATE: Mar 13, 2014
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A former Government Minister has apologised to MPs for “unparliamentary” language during a Budget debate on Monday.
OBA MP Sylvan Richards apologised to Speaker Randy Horton and the House after Mr Horton pulled him up for a comment directed at an Opp...
DATE: Mar 13, 2014
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Tougher parole laws are on the cards, according to National Security Minister Michael Dunkley.
Mr Dunkley tabled new legislation yesterday to allow police to arrest people suspected of breaching parole conditions on the spot.
Previously, officers had...
DATE: Mar 13, 2014
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The Bermuda Industrial Union today kicks off a major two-day conference.
And top Barbados trade unionist and politician Sir Roy Trotman, who earlier this week spoke at the white collar BPSU conference, will be the keynote speaker.
BPSU president Kevi...
DATE: Mar 13, 2014
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Budget
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
An environmental group has stated it does not back any of three approaches to changing the sea lanes into Bermuda to allow bigger ships to dock.
And Stuart Hayward, head of the Bermuda Environmental and Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) said that “no c...
DATE: Mar 12, 2014
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Upgrades to Bermuda’s shipping channels to allow bigger cruise ships into local waters will get a public airing.
Bermuda Environmental Consulting is to carry out an environmental impact assessment (EIA) of three proposals to improve maritime access a...
DATE: Mar 11, 2014
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A deal for a new hotel could be signed by the end of the year.
Premier Craig Cannonier said: “I don’t see why it’s not possible — but it will take everyone moving swiftly. No promises, but 100 percent effort.”
Mr Cannonier added a deal could be struc...
DATE: Mar 11, 2014
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Low poll ratings and a winter of discontent on the industrial front come as no surprise to Craig Cannonier.
A recent Royal Gazette poll showed the Premier’s popularity stood at 43 percent — while the PLP’s Marc Bean notched up a rating of 58 percent ...
DATE: Mar 10, 2014
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