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Pathologist Dr. Keith Cunningham blamed his own "sloppy note taking" as a reason for the dates on the blood samples being mixed up yesterday in the Aaron Glen Easton murder trial.
The blood specimens that were taken from both accused murderer Stanfor...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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Residents who have been asked to participate in the first-ever Bermuda Literacy Survey are being reminded that they will face penalties if they fail to complete the survey.
The Department of Statistics said this week that 2,000 households have so far...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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Bermuda has nothing to fear from a shake-up of Britain's legal system but should think about adopting its own reforms, says Opposition Legislative Affairs spokesman John Barritt.
Britain's Privy Council is traditionally the last court of appeal for c...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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The United Bermuda Party (UBP) will abolish a politically appointed Attorney General if returned to power, party leader Grant Gibbon confirmed yesterday. But it will take a `wait and see' position on Bermuda's Associate Membership of Caricom.
The UBP...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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With both parties now in support of absentee voting arrangements for Bermuda elections, questions persist as to why the measures could not be put in place for the Island's first single-seat poll.
The Opposition's Shadow Legislative Affairs Minister J...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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Last October, Scott Jable was fighting for his life after he was stabbed in broad daylight on Front Street in an attack which shocked Bermuda.
But last week, the nightmare was wiped away for the American tourist when he was shown the true spirit of t...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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There have been 38 applicants for the post of Director of Public Prosecutions - but very few locals have applied, said Deputy Governor Tim Gurney.
He could not put a figure on the local applicants or say whether locals would be favoured over foreigne...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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A voucher scheme to allow cruise passengers to dine onshore could be a "panacea" for the Island's struggling restaurants, according to the Chamber of Commerce.
Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) is offering its clients vouchers of up to $50 which can be sp...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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You have until 5 p.m. tomorrow to get yourself on the voters' list for the July 24 elections, if you haven't already registered.
Premier Jennifer Smith called the election on June 10, but Governor Sir John Vereker issued the election writ two days la...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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Deputy Governor Tim Gurney has poured cold water on claims that Premier Jennifer Smith called the election after being shown damning reports by Governor Sir John Vereker.
VSB news reported yesterday that she had been shown reports into the building o...
DATE: Jun 18, 2003
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