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Five years worth of outstanding reports from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) will be tabled in the House of Assembly in the autumn, the Attorney General has pledged.
The most recent annual report available to taxpayers from the public...
DATE: Sep 02, 2010
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Public Accounts Committee chairman Bob Richards has resisted calls from the head of the Civil Service to withdraw a report criticising the Department of Tourism.
Shadow Finance Minister Mr. Richards told Kenneth Dill in a letter that the committee st...
DATE: Sep 01, 2010
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The Berkeley Institute opened its doors to a new batch of students yesterday — all of whom will embark upon the Cambridge Curriculum next week.
The Ministry of Education is introducing the internationally-recognised curriculum in public schools in a ...
DATE: Sep 01, 2010
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Community coalitions aimed at reducing drug use and tackling gang issues are to be created in Bermuda — based on a successful US model.
Two experts from Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) will arrive on the Island next week to talk to ...
DATE: Sep 01, 2010
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Convicted paedophiles could be electronically tagged to prevent them going near schools and other areas where children congregate.
Attorney General Kim Wilson told a press conference yesterday that Government was looking into the possibility of fitti...
DATE: Aug 31, 2010
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"Deadbeat parents" will be stopped from licensing their motor vehicles until they pay outstanding child support under new legislation to be tabled this autumn.
And Attorney General Kim Wilson wants to introduce child support enforcement officers with...
DATE: Aug 31, 2010
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Electronic ankle bracelets for offenders will be introduced before the end of next month, the Attorney General told a press conference this morning.
Kim Wilson said the devices would cut the cost of keeping defendants awaiting trial on remand in pris...
DATE: Aug 30, 2010
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A hotline set up after the Good Friday murder of Kimwandae Walker has been abandoned because only eight people called to ask for help, The Royal Gazette understands.
The Ministry of Culture and Social Rehabilitation launched the service on April 3 af...
DATE: Aug 27, 2010
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The head of the Civil Service will retire next month on his 65th birthday — but he has failed to inform Premier Ewart Brown of his decision, the latter alleged yesterday.
Kenneth Dill told The Royal Gazette he would step down on September 21 — almost...
DATE: Aug 27, 2010
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The head of the Civil Service has refused to discuss whether he plans to retire on his 65th birthday next month, according to Premier Ewart Brown.
But plans are already underway to replace Kenneth Dill with a temporary post-holder, who will serve unt...
DATE: Aug 26, 2010
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