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Alleged elder abuse victim "Auntie Em" was a "very keen and alert woman" who was vocal with complaints and would have spoken up if she was given roach-infested food to eat, her son-in-law told a court yesterday.
Patrick Hayward Sr., of Cox's Hill, Pe...
DATE: Dec 12, 2008
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The son-in-law of alleged elder abuse victim "Auntie Em" told a court yesterday that family discussions about how best to care for the frail widow led her nephew to state that there would be "trouble".
Patrick Hayward Sr. of Cox's Hill, Pembroke, sai...
DATE: Dec 11, 2008
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British Airways has put an embargo on carrying all cargo to London from Bermuda as part of a security review.
The ban — in place until further notice — means any air cargo heading for the UK, Europe or beyond must now be sent via the US or Canada.
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DATE: Dec 11, 2008
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An exhibition tracing Bermuda's 400-year history will go on display at the Jamestown Settlement Museum in Virginia from March until October next year.
'Jamestown and Bermuda: Virginia Company Colonies' will examine the shared history and links betwee...
DATE: Dec 09, 2008
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Islanders using environmentally-sound light bulbs can rest assured that they can now be disposed of safely.
Works and Engineering Minister Derrick Burgess told a press conference yesterday that a "compact fluorescent light bulb eater" had been bought...
DATE: Dec 09, 2008
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Former Attorney General Phil Perinchief has accused Government of "arrogantly" rushing through legislation to allow bankrupt lawyers to practise in Bermuda.
He said the change in the law proposed by Attorney General Kim Wilson was being rammed down t...
DATE: Dec 09, 2008
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The majority of lawyers are in favour of plans to allow bankrupt barristers to practise in Bermuda, according to Bermuda Bar Association president Rod Attride-Stirling.
He said 90 members of the association responded to an e-mail survey on the topic ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2008
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Three wreaths were cast into the sea during a touching tribute to deceased mariners.
The ceremony – an annual event since the sinking of the Lloyd Bermuda in 1988 – took place last Thursday morning at Five Fathom Hole, St. George's.
The first wreath ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2008
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A permanent commissioner of education to take over from US expert Henry Johnson is being sought by Government.
The $150,000-a-year postholder will need to have at least 15 years experience in education, with ten at a senior executive management level...
DATE: Dec 08, 2008
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Former Attorney General Phil Perinchief has launched a lawsuit after he was rejected for the post of Solicitor General in favour of a non-Bermudian.
The 64-year-old lawyer is suing the Public Service Commission (PSC), Governor Sir Richard Gozney and ...
DATE: Dec 08, 2008
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