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What was left out of the Throne Speech could be “more deafening than what got in” according to equal rights campaigner Tony Brannon.
He was referring to the lack of discussion on same-sex marriage during yesterday’s speech read by Governor George Fe...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Despite the beaming sunshine and colourful dresses, the 2015 Speech from the Throne played out in front of a somewhat subdued atmosphere.
Spectators packed into the gazebo on the Cabinet lawn to watch the Island’s politicians gather for what is likel...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
France’s World Rugby Classic team expressed shock and concern last night after more than 120 people were killed in terrorist attacks in Paris.
But the squad said the events would not deter them from taking part in tonight’s plate final.
“If anything...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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A moment of silence will be observed before the World Rugby Classic game this evening, according to the French Consulate in Bermuda.
It comes after more than 120 people were killed in co-ordinated terrorist attacks across the French capital.
“We wil...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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The Governor of Bermuda responded this morning to events that have left France in a state of national mourning.
At least eight terrorists were responsible for the deaths of 127 people across Paris in what is believed to be a co-ordinated attack autho...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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A 25-year-old Sandys man was shot in his lower extremities in the early hours of this morning.
According to police, his injuries are not considered to be life-threatening.
A police spokesman said officers responded to gunshots in the area of Nine B...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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A formal ceremony took place at City Hall this afternoon after the Convening of Parliament and Throne Speech. The Royal Bermuda Regiment (RBR), celebrating its 50th anniversary, was granted the Freedom of the City to march through the streets by Mayo...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Nurses providing care to men, women and children who have experienced violence or trauma were this week recognised for their work.
The Sexual Assault Response Team and the Department of Health have been observing Forensic Nurses Week.
“It’s a spe...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Family and friends gathered this week to celebrate the life of a devoted mother and passionate advocate for the disabled community in Bermuda.
Ursula Patricia Dunlop, a former lance corporal in the Bermuda Regiment and proud majorette, died at the ag...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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The stretched resources of Court Services’ 35-strong team has had to learn to be “creative” in its approach to assessing, treating and managing the Island’s criminals, according to director Gina Hurst-Maybury.
The department is responsible for thousa...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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