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A top football coach is calling for a criminal investigation into fellow coach Andrew Bascome’s claims he was sexually molested as a youngster starting out in the sport.
After revelations by Mr Bascome at a press conference for the ABC Football Foun...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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Author Mike Marsh has donated 68 signed copies of his books to children in need.
He was so impressed after reading about a fundraising drive to benefit foster children that he felt compelled to do something.
“Christmas is a special time for children...
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Legislation to introduce rental minicars was approved unanimously by the Senate yesterday.
The Motor Car Amendment (No 2), presented by Michael Fahy, Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities, paved the way for introducing vehicles, which hav...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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One hundred turkeys were given away on Saturday, courtesy of the Bermuda HealthCare Services and Brown-Darrell Clinic.
The annual Christmas Turkey Giveaway took place between 11.30am and 12.30pm at the BHCS offices at 19 The Lane, Paget.
“Bermuda He...
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A female police officer has been suspended following allegations that she took part in the protest outside the House of Assembly earlier this month.
It has been alleged that the woman covered her police uniform and joined the protesters, many of who...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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Finance minister Bob Richards has expressed dismay at Oxfam’s claim that Bermuda is the world’s worst corporate tax haven.
And the Progressive Labour Party joined him to condemn the report as “extremely disappointing”.
Mr Richards pointed to “serial ...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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Child sex abuse remains a Bermuda Police Service priority, according to a top officer.
In a statement this morning, Detective Superintendent Sean Field-Lament said the protection of vulnerable persons — in particular child safeguarding — was high on ...
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Brothers Andrew and David Bascome yesterday told a press conference they had been sexually abused in their early football careers.
Andrew Bascome, the Bermuda coach, broke down in tears as he told the media “I’ve been molested”, later explaining to T...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Bermuda residents will get the chance to hop on board when the Tall Ship races begin next April.
No prior sailing experience is needed and the golden opportunity to sail across the Atlantic is open to young and old — no age criteria has been set.
D...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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Shadow sports minister Michael Weeks has praised the Bascome brothers for giving a voice to “the many victims who are afraid to speak out”.
Mr Weeks said issues of sexual abuse have been swept away for generations, resulting in trauma for many in the...
DATE: Dec 13, 2016
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News Staff