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Bermuda remains marginally against same-sex marriage, according to a poll commissioned by The Royal Gazette.
Forty-eight per cent of registered voters oppose the idea, with 44 per cent in favour and 8 per cent undecided, the Global Research survey fo...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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Same-sex couples could have only a brief window of time in which to marry in Bermuda if a Bill tabled by Opposition politician Wayne Furbert passes in Parliament and gets royal assent.
The draft legislation, which can be debated and voted on by MPs a...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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Sam Strangeways
For Captain Angelo Patruno, bringing the oldest ship in the Italian Navy into Bermuda on Monday was a particularly special moment.
Just over 30 years earlier he had joined the Amerigo Vespucci in Hamilton as a fresh-faced teenage cadet.
“As we sailed...
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The Bermuda Police Service has defended the arrest of Mahesh Reddy, saying the summary arrest and subsequent search of his home was lawful.
While council for Dr Reddy has sought a declaration that his arrest was unlawful and the return of items seize...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
It’s all about the ladies at the America’s Cup Village today, bringing a touch of glamour to all the testosterone-fuelled racing.
Girls will be special guests at The Ultimate Ladies Day Out — though men and children are welcome to attend — featuring...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Plans to resurrect Ariel Sands are still on the cards, according to co-owner Michael Douglas.
In an article in Forbes magazine, highlighting the Academy Award winner’s connection to Bermuda and the America’s Cup, Mr Douglas said the redevelopment of...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Teachers and parents turned out for a town hall examining education reform last night.
Dozens attended the Progressive Labour Party-led meeting at Elliot Primary School, which was moderated by Constituency 10 candidate Ernest Peets, who was joined b...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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A new initiative to warn pet owners of fireworks displays is being launched by the Bermuda SPCA.
The charity is asking event planners to contact it if they will be setting off fireworks and it will inform all those signed up to dedicated e-mail aler...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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There has been “ongoing success” in developing a new strategic direction for the public school system, according to a Board of Education representative.
Curtis Dickinson, board chairperson, said that the past two months had been productive.
“During...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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A 25-year-old man is in custody after police deployed a Taser yesterday afternoon.
The incident happened on Church Street at around 1pm but the circumstances surrounding the arrest were not clear.
The confrontation between police and the suspect re...
DATE: May 31, 2017
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