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Legislation tightening up Bermuda’s laws over adoption and psychological practice passed through the Senate this morning.
The Psychological Practitioners Amendment Act firms up requirements on qualification, training and experience, while removing a ...
DATE: Jun 08, 2011
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A man has pleaded guilty to assaulting his 12-year-old niece by hitting her with a belt.
Michael Deponte, 22, was trying to discipline the child after she said he was dumb, Crown counsel Robert Welling told Magistrates' Court.
But Senior Magistrate A...
DATE: Jun 07, 2011
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One of the Island’s major taxi companies has installed a GPS system it hopes will increase efficiency.
Island Taxi, which has more than 200 drivers, will be operating the Logistrics Taxi programme to keep in line with legislation requiring all taxis ...
DATE: Jun 07, 2011
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Premier Paula Cox’s press secretary Beverle Lottimore has been seconded to head the Bermuda Government office in Washington, DC, for three years.
Ms Lottimore will retain responsibilities for Government’s media relations, with Cabinet Office stating ...
DATE: Jun 07, 2011
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Former Community Affairs Minister Dale Butler is hoping the success of a local festival can be the springboard to set up a scheme finding work for the unemployed.
At least 1,500 people visited Angle Street to enjoy a variety of music and buy goods fr...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan last night urged Government to conclude its long-running dispute with Bermuda Industrial Union by accepting the union’s “huge” concession on overtime.
Mr Swan offered kudos to the BIU for pledging to work overtime...
DATE: Jun 05, 2011
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Bermuda Industrial Union members have pledged to work overtime for straight time pay for six months as long as they don’t have to pay payroll tax on their additional hours.
Workers have also agreed to a pay increase of 1.55 percent, which works out a...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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Bermuda Industrial Union members have pledged to work overtime for straight time pay as long as they don’t have to pay payroll tax on their additional hours.
BIU president Chris Furbert said workers are keen to meet Government half way as they attemp...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Government Senator Cromwell Shakir yesterday called for Bermudians to elevate the level of debate on homosexuality saying he's against all forms of discrimination.
The Progressive Labour Party member spoke out after anti-homophobia campaigner Krys As...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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A plane bound for Toronto from Trinidad and Tobago made an emergency stop in Bermuda so a sick passenger could receive treatment.
The Caribbean Airlines plane called at LF Wade International Airport at about 7.40pm on Sunday.
The 66-year-old Canadian...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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