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Support for allowing same-sex marriages in Bermuda has been voiced by the chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Michael Hanson, after a petition was launched calling for the law to be changed.
The petition was started by Bermudian Tony Brannon...
DATE: Apr 18, 2015
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Former Attorney-General Mark Pettingill has set up a law firm with areas of expertise including casino gaming and family law.
Mr Pettingill, a managing partner for the business, was approached almost a year ago about setting up the firm — and his aff...
DATE: Apr 17, 2015
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A lesbian couple who were told they could not marry aboard a P&O Cruises luxury liner because of Bermuda’s marriage laws have been left crestfallen.
Jacqui Chapman and her partner were told that because the P&O ship is registered in Bermuda, the Isla...
DATE: Apr 16, 2015
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A strategy to control the population of invasive species is being developed by the Ministry of Environment.
The plans follow legislation passed last month that extended powers to members of the public to destroy pest birds that threaten the livelihoo...
DATE: Apr 16, 2015
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An “ex-gay” group that hosted an event in Bermuda aimed at “saving” homosexuals has been forced to cancel an upcoming convention in London after a public outcry.
The Coming Out Ministries, hosted by self-proclaimed “ex-gays” who found “redemption, v...
DATE: Apr 15, 2015
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Bermuda is experiencing one of its busiest ever seasons for humpback whales according to videographer Choy Aming, who has been capturing the mammals on camera for more than ten years.
Since the season began last month, Mr Aming has seen whales come c...
DATE: Apr 15, 2015
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A Bermudian educator and researcher who has won two grants totalling $1.1 million said her findings will eventually benefit young people in Bermuda.
Katie Davis, an assistant professor at the University of Washington’s Information School, received a...
DATE: Apr 14, 2015
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A former Logic customer has said “there would be a cold day in hell” before he pays an invalid bill sent to him by the internet service threatening to send his account to the Bermuda Credit Association.
The customer said when he cancelled his contra...
DATE: Apr 11, 2015
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Derrick Phipps, a member of City Hall’s Committee on Homelessness, has announced his intention to run for councillor in the upcoming municipal elections.
The former pensions lawyer — who slipped into drug addiction and ended up living on the streets ...
DATE: Apr 09, 2015
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Family members of road accident victim Arai Joell-Johnston have expressed their thanks to the community for easing what has been a traumatic journey.
Arai’s mother Maria, who was studying in Rhode Island when she received a call last week to tell he...
DATE: Apr 09, 2015
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