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The granddaughter of a trailblazing barrister followed in her footsteps when she was Called to the Bar yesterday.
Ariana Caines pledged to live up to the legacy of her late grandmother Dame Lois Browne-Evans, the first Black woman barrister in Bermud...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A motorcyclist who collided with a parked truck was yesterday sent to DUI Court after he admitted drink driving.
Magistrates’ Court heard that police attended the scene of a collision near Valley Road in Paget, where they found Wilter Ayunon, 40, lyi...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A reinsurance company yesterday donated $20,000 to a community raffle that rewards those who have had the Covid-19 vaccine.
Aspen teamed up with the Bermuda Health Council to offer four $5,000 vouchers through the Back to Business Community Giveaway ...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Campaigns
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation has bolstered 225 businesses through Covid-19 relief initiatives, the House of Assembly heard yesterday.
David Burt, the Premier, said $3.789 million in support to businesses had been provided through BEDC...
DATE: Jun 05, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Covid-19 restrictions have caused increased tensions at the island’s prisons, it was revealed today.
Renee Ming, the Minister of National Security, said that the morale and behaviour of inmates had deteriorated because of a block on visits.
Ms Ming a...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s supplies of coronavirus vaccine are nearing their end, with just 220 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine left, it was revealed last night.
But Kim Wilson, the health minister, said 5,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine remained in stock – enough f...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Government last night appeared to be on a collision course with the Bermuda Industrial Union over workplace decertification votes.
Jason Hayward, the Minister of Labour, said he had “no intention” of amending new legislation that gave non-unionis...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Police could use the island’s network of roadside cameras to catch speeders, Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley said this week.
Mr Corbishley, speaking after the death on Sunday of 16-year-old Amber Bridges, added the loss of the 16-year-old h...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Campaigns
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A year ago, sparked by a controversial political appointment and global outrage over the killing of George Floyd, a new voice in Bermuda emerged.
Social Justice Bermuda since then has become known for its progressive statements, marches and petitions...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A legal challenge to planned controversial public safety restrictions is scheduled to be heard in the Supreme Court today.
Pressure group Constitutional Freedom Bermuda filed a summons yesterday to ask for an injunction against the Government propos...
DATE: Jun 04, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan