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A task force to remedy Bermuda’s “deplorable” road safety record will be put together this month, Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell said after yesterday’s road safety summit.
“Within the next two weeks, I will be calling and visiting people to be pa...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Sobriety tests at the scenes of accidents will be introduced in the upcoming session of Parliament, while speed camera legislation is likely to be tabled in the subsequent session, Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell told yesterday’s road safety summi...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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The first case of measles in Bermuda for some 25 years may have been detected, according to the Department of Health.
The case is now being investigated by the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit.
Those close to the affected individual are being infor...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Health
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The Bermuda Government announced the first three members of the Casino Gaming Commission, who will be tasked with regulating the industry.
The five-member commission will be led by Alan Dunch, who was named chairman. Garry Madeiros was named deputy c...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A pilot health benefit has provided medical care for patients in their homes, while saving the Island’s health system an estimated $100,000.
The Home Medical Services (HMS) pilot benefit was launched by the Bermuda Health Council in collaboration wit...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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The Mirrors programme will host Impact Workshops for parents and youth workers who want a renewed appreciation of self and what it means to be a parent, and new ideas on working effectively with young people.
“Like everything else that we do in life...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Zane DeSilva has commended the Bermuda Tourism Authority for being transparent after it disclosed the salaries and compensation packages of its chief staff.
However, the Shadow Minister for Tourism called for further transparency about the packages: ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A midday blaze gutted part of a Sandys nursery yesterday, but a woman and four small children managed to get out unscathed.
According to a Police spokesman, smoke and fire were seen “billowing from the residence” when they arrived at about 12.30pm.
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DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
Teen Haven will hold its annual tag days tomorrow, Saturday and next Wednesday from 8am to 5pm in various locations across the Island. Funds from the tag day are used to cover Teen Haven programmes and operational cost.
Teen Services/Teen Haven is ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Members of Parliament will return to the House of Assembly tomorrow for the beginning of a new session of Parliament.
The first sitting is expected to begin at 10am.
Tomorrow’s debate will be followed next Friday by the Government’s Budget Speech.
DATE: Feb 12, 2015
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Politics
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