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Politicians are expected to take a stand against sexist online comments and a culture of disrespect towards women after an Opposition MP asked parliamentary colleagues to set an example.
Patricia Gordon-Pamplin said Bermuda’s elected representatives ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A controversial group linked to the Church of Scientology is to run a seminar in a leading hotel today, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
The conference was organised by Dee Pearson, a Bermudian, with her husband, Don.
A schedule for the seminar sent out...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A new plan for Bermuda could lead to more sidewalks in an attempt to boost health and fitness.
The draft Bermuda Plan 2018 review and strategy report said that walking was a healthy way to get about; there were very few pedestrians outside of Hamilto...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Most of the rezoning proposals sent as part of the development of a draft Bermuda Plan want the removal of conservation protections, it has been revealed.
The Department of Planning said more than 200 rezoning proposals were received as part of the c...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man’s kind-hearted birthday wish has raised more than $9,000 for a foster parents’ charity.
Akil Darrell decided to raise money for the Foster Parents’ Association instead of geting presents for his 37th birthday on October 29.
Now, the FPA is $9,3...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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Other
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Sick-outs by school staff were a last resort to draw attention to the state of the education system, according to a teacher and a deputy principal, who spoke to The Royal Gazette yesterday on condition of anonymity.
The veteran teacher, said schools ...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
An island-wide gun amnesty would save lives, a community activist said yesterday.
Gina Spence, who runs Gina Spence Productions, said getting even one gun off the streets could have a positive impact.
Ms Spence added that the pattern of gun use had c...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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The men and women of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service would like to remind the public that the winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together; but that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensur...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
An 88-year-old woman seriously hurt in a crash last month is now recovering on a general ward at hospital.
The victim, from Southampton, spent about three weeks in the Intensive Care Unit of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital after the incident on Mid...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A man who refused to provide enough breaths for a breath test after he was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving had his licence suspended for a year.
Milford Waldron, 52, of Sandys, pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol but a...
DATE: Dec 12, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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