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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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Eggs recalled in the US due to a salmonella scare have not been distributed in Bermuda, the chief medical officer has advised.
Dr. John Cann said eggs imported to the Island come from North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania and have not been linked...
DATE: Aug 26, 2010
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The policeman who used a Taser to subdue Troy Smith was trained to operate the device, the Police Complaints Authority said yesterday.
The authority is investigating a complaint from Mr. Smith that he was beaten by Police last month, leaving him with...
DATE: Aug 26, 2010
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Shadow Health and Seniors Minister Louise Jackson has blasted Government for claiming that a 76-year-old man who has slept rough for more than a decade is not homeless.
The plight of "Marshall" — not his real name — was revealed earlier this month by...
DATE: Aug 26, 2010
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It will be his final resting place so David Saul was determined to pick the perfect place for his coffin — down at the bottom of the deep blue sea.
The 70-year-old former Premier took a diving trip with friends at the weekend to scout out the right l...
DATE: Aug 25, 2010
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It will be his final resting place so David Saul was determined to pick the perfect place for his coffin — down at the bottom of the deep blue sea.
The 70-year-old former Premier took a diving trip with friends at the weekend to scout out the right l...
DATE: Aug 25, 2010
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Government has no "overarching" strategy to help homeless people, it has admitted — but it hopes data collected in the recent census will help it "plan the way forward".
The authorities also don't keep a record of the number of seniors on the streets...
DATE: Aug 24, 2010
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