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New policy and processes have been announced with regards to the safe and effective management of sharp, biohazardous and pharmaceutical waste in Bermuda.
The Department of Health said the new measures will come into effect on June 1. The new policy...
DATE: Apr 22, 2015
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Aubrey Pennyman has been appointed as registrar general assuming responsibility for the overall management and operation of Government’s Registry General Department.
The department includes the planning and development policy and legislative programm...
DATE: Apr 22, 2015
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A small group of people gathered on Parliament Hill yesterday to show their support for cannabis reform in Bermuda.
The 4/20 rally was organised by Ananda Hill, who says the next step is to lobby Parliament about decriminalising the drug.
Senator Je...
DATE: Apr 21, 2015
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The organisers of Bermuda Day celebrations in Camden, Central London, have extended the celebrations to a second British city this year to accommodate for demand.
The SpredLuv Collective, led by Bermudian Cyril Rubaine, will go ahead with its sevent...
DATE: Apr 21, 2015
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The Duke of Edinburgh Award is launching a new “fun-raising” event that will include a team relay race demonstrating some of the skills and survival techniques that are learned through the youth programme.
The Expedition Relay Race is part of a strat...
DATE: Apr 20, 2015
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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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