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The economy, education and crime are “the three pillars of concern” for the Bermudian electorate, One Bermuda Alliance leader Craig Cannonier told a public forum.
“People are telling us they’re confused by what’s going on, and the latest has been the...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Teachers will be trained in how to recognise gang behaviour in students as part of a multi-pronged approach to tackling the issue.
The move was announced by National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief after he met with a cross ministry team set up to...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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The public were last night urged to help Government make the most of limited funds, as Premier Paula Cox warned her Ministers not to expect to get everything they want in next week’s Budget.
“The challenge for me with a Budget coming up is to deal wi...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
A mentally-challenged gunman who shot a former friend after they got caught up in rival gangs has been jailed for 25 years.
Noet Barnett, who has a mental age of nine or 10, left victim Jeremiah Dill with multiple gunshot wounds. Prosecutors believe ...
DATE: Feb 16, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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A former Berkeley Institute student yesterday received a suspended sentence for supplying cannabis on the school grounds.
Kiarron Minks admitted in January to supplying cannabis to another student and possessing cannabis in an increased penalty zone....
DATE: Feb 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Seven children aged younger than 15 caught sexually transmitted diseases in 2011.
Six of them, all in the 10-14 age bracket, got confirmed cases of chlamydia, health officials revealed yesterday as they urged parents to teach their children better se...
DATE: Feb 15, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda has done much to meet international benchmarks for legislatures, but there is still room for improvement, according to Kim Swan of the former United Bermuda Party.
In the House of Assembly on Friday, Mr Swan led the House in a debate on Commo...
DATE: Feb 13, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Paul De La Chevotiere, the first MP to cross the floor of the House of Assembly, has died aged 83.
A Court Street doctor elected as an Opposition Progressive Labour Party MP in 1976, Dr De La Chevotiere made history by joining the ruling United Bermu...
DATE: Feb 09, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Government backbencher Dale Butler and scientist Malcolm Brock were inducted into the Company of Honorary Fellows of Bermuda College.
Around 50 guests, including Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, attended the ceremony at Coco Reef on Saturday.
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DATE: Feb 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance last night threw open its doors to the public to help put together its election platform on crime, education and the economy.
About 50 supporters took part in brainstorming sessions led by leader Craig Cannonier and Shadow Mi...
DATE: Feb 07, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
