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Schoolchildren alleged to have sold e-cigarettes to classmates at two public schools have been identified, the education minister said yesterday.
Diallo Rabain added that “appropriate actions were taken”.
He said: “The students were brought in, the...
DATE: Apr 13, 2019
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Thousands flocked to the Agricultural Exhibition yesterday — with even larger crowds expected today.
Kirk Kitson, a member of the executive committee for the show, said: “We are getting so many people we are running out of tickets.
“Our people at the...
DATE: Apr 13, 2019
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A heavy truck cut power lines yesterday after it crashed into a utility pole.
Traffic was also disrupted as diversions were set up near Christ Church, Middle Road, Devonshire, as technicians worked to repair the damage.
The incident happed about 11.3...
DATE: Apr 13, 2019
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News Staff
A sports club affected by violence should attract more older people to help combat repeated disturbances, a community activist said yesterday.
Gina Spence, of charity Gina Spence Productions, added that Southampton Rangers should also sign up other c...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An attempt to boost the number of cabs on the roads at night is under way.
The Bermuda Taxi Owners Association said it had met representatives from the Corporation of Hamilton and the police in an attempt to improve the late-night service.
However, ...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A lawyer in the Cayman Islands said a Privy Council ruling in favour of same-sex marriage in Bermuda would help the fight for marriage equality in the Caribbean territory.
Leonardo Raznovich, a barrister, added that he would not be surprised if the P...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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Same-Sex Marriage
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A researcher has warned that tiny plastic fragments in Bermuda’s waters could have a huge impact on public health.
Shane Antonition said: “The sources of microplastics in our waters are multifaceted. These can range from litter that originated from B...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A woman sobbed in court yesterday as she told a jury she was a victim of repeated sex assaults that started when she was aged just 10.
The woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, said she performed sex acts for fast food and “trinkets” on ...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s bee population is on the increase, a bee expert said yesterday.
Jonathan Hitchcock, a cofounder of Wild Island Apiaries, said work to protect the island’s bees, including the importation of disease-resistant queens, appeared to have paid of...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A violence-hit football club claimed yesterday that police were on its grounds when a man was stabbed after a fight broke out at the weekend, but did not step in to help stop the trouble.
A spokesman for Southampton Rangers Sports Club said six armed...
DATE: Apr 12, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter