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A man accused of a heroin plot yesterday took the stand in his own defence.
Luke Hill, 47, denies conspiring to import about 80 grams of heroin — estimated to be worth more than $230,000.
He is also accused of using the bank accounts of two other men...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Executive members of the Bermuda Parent Teacher Student Association have voted to abstain from taking part in an information session by the Ministry of Education.
They cited a lack of consultation with Government about possible school restructuring.
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DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system have been proposed, including shortening trials and new powers for the Department of Public Prosecutions to reopen old cases if “compelling new evidence” is brought before the court.
This latter aspect ...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Sir Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy put their America’s Cup rivalry aside last night and joined forces to support a good cause.
The Olympic gold medallists attended the relaunch of the Bermuda Schools Waterwise Programme and presented the organisation wit...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Event
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The plight of Bermuda’s bees and the ongoing efforts aimed at restoring the population have featured in a leading US publication.
Renowned US beekeeper Ross Conrad visited the Island this year and met experts, beekeepers and conservationists to discu...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A motion of censure against Speaker of the House Randy Horton has been passed over for a third week.
Mr Horton was accused by the Progressive Labour Party of misconduct by suppressing debate — dating back to a stormy session of Parliament in March th...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A financial helping hand is being offered to students by the Jamaican Association of Bermuda.
Applications are being accepted for the Hazel Christopher Educational Award for 2015-2016.
The $2,000 grant is issued annually to a student at post-seconda...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Education
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The Opposition applauded Government last night for removing a controversial provision related to mammograms in a new health bill.
Health Minister Jeanne Atherden made good on a promise to protesters at the Cabinet Building on Thursday during the sec...
DATE: Jun 06, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Health
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Bermudian businessman and political activist Khalid Wasi has released a new book detailing the history of the local Muslim community and arguing for a more naturalist perspective of the faith.
A Muted Imam: Narrative of a Naturalist Imam’s Message, p...
DATE: Jun 05, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A tireless volunteer who dedicated herself to community groups in Bermuda has died at the age of 95.
Barbara Gorham, better known as Lady Gorham, passed away on May 25 at a retirement home in Connecticut, in the United States.
Mrs Gorham was born on...
DATE: Jun 05, 2015
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CATEGORY:
Other
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