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A careless motorcyclist who caused an accident that resulted in a man having his leg amputated has walked free from court.
Tian Xu crashed into Anthony Joinville, who was travelling on his motorbike in the opposite direction, as he tried to overtake ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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The Stanley Ratteray Memorial Christmas Short Story Contest is under way.
The competition deadline is Tuesday, December 1, at 5pm. The contest is open to Bermudians or residents of Bermuda and stories may be fiction or non-fiction.
Cash prizes will ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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The world leader of the Salvation Army launched the Boundless Bermuda Congress yesterday from City Hall as part of the organisation’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
General André Cox called for the movement’s members to “get your hands dirty”, espe...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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The Auditor-General’s investigation into the finances of the Bermuda Hospitals Board was triggered by a “hidden” $4 million it set aside to pay a patient who was paralysed while in its care.
The board believed a liability existed in the case of forme...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Bermudians at the racially troubled campus of the University of Missouri have spoken of their alarm — as well as their hope.
After tensions peaked this week, Ty-Ron Douglas, an assistant professor at the university, and Kerri Furbert, a student in h...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Highlights of today’s Throne Speech include pledges to:
• Strengthen human rights legislation to outlaw discrimination on the grounds of mental disability, as well as discrimination through printed word, telephone discussions or any electronic medium...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Marsh and Guy Carpenter employees are volunteering their time with Meals on Wheels and Outward Bound as part of the companies’ annual Community Giving Day.
Volunteers at Meals on Wheels are helping with meal preparation and delivery, dish washing, fr...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Two business organisations have said they are broadly encouraged by the contents of today’s Throne Speech.
John Wight, vice-president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, in a statement, said: “The Throne Speech was well balanced, with a recognition t...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Business partnership laws are to be revamped to make sure Bermuda stays competitive.
The Throne Speech explained that the changes would maintain the Island’s position as an offshore business leader.
The speech, delivered by Governor George Fergusson ...
DATE: Nov 13, 2015
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Surviving Second World War veterans marched on Front Street yesterday morning, as Bermuda honoured those lost in conflict.
Large crowds also gathered outside the Cabinet Building despite blustery conditions to pay their respects, as did serving Royal...
DATE: Nov 12, 2015
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