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The island’s legal avenues for marriage equality have probably been exhausted – but younger Bermudians will continue to push the issue, a human rights activist warned.
Linda Bogle-Mienzer, one of the island’s more prominent voices in support of same...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A war of words over travel authorisation revenues and the island’s economy continued over the weekend, with the Opposition questioning the Government’s justification for changing how money earmarked for Covid-19 would be used.
But a government spokes...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A primary school raised $1,000 to help a three-generation family after they lost nearly 30 years of family history in an explosion.
Stanley Thompson, 82, said he was “really grateful” for the donation from West Pembroke Primary School, which he added...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Almost 90 children and teenagers swam, rode and ran as the Clarien Bank Iron Kids returned with a bang on Saturday.
The annual event attracted 58 competitors in the 7 to 10-year-old race and 29 for the 11 to 15-year-old race at Clearwater Beach, ch...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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Legislation striking out blame in divorce proceedings offers an “awesome opportunity” to introduce mediation between separating couples to reduce trauma for their children, the island’s legal fraternity has been told.
Puisne Judge Nicole Stoneham, wh...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Three charities received $70,000 each after walkers, runners and cyclists took part in the Convex End-to-End.
A school also benefited to the tune of $15,000 thanks to its students’ fundraising efforts.
It brings the distribution total for the 35th an...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Olga Scott, who championed a charity for at-risk young women, was a “kind and compassionate woman” who “exemplified the very essence of public service”, according to David Burt, the Premier.
Mr Burt paid tribute at the weekend to Mrs Scott, the wife ...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A new and friendlier look is coming for the island’s family courts, court registrar Alexandra Domingues told a judicial seminar on Friday.
Ms Domingues said that the family courts at present were all too often “a very uncomfortable space to be”.
“The...
DATE: Jun 21, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
DATE: Jun 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Akil Simmons
City of Hamilton workers are patching stretches of the surface of Church Street this week, using a “moveable closure“ aimed at reducing disruption for motorists.
A spokeswoman said crews are working to fill all potholes along the street to ensure a s...
DATE: Jun 20, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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