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Bermuda could benefit from loosening off its drugs laws, an Australian expert said yesterday.
Dr Caitlin Hughes — author of a major study on Portugal’s liberal drugs regime — said: “The evidence is very striking that it’s reduced the rates of drug us...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A diverted flight led the temporary closure of the Causeway yesterday afternoon out of “an abundance of caution”.
Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley said Airport Operations received confirmation that the flight, which was en route from New York t...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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Governor George Fergusson has insisted he “did not rule out a commission” of inquiry into historic land grabs.
He spoke out this afternoon as he responded to accusations he “represents an end to democracy in Bermuda” by curbing a bid to set up such a...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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(Photos by Nicola Muirhead)
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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Having too much tint on your car windows or an excessively noisy bike could now result in your vehicle being seized.
Legislation passed by the Senate yesterday expands the list of offences for which a vehicle can be impounded.
It also establishes a...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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Almost 400 properties in the Prospect area lost power today after a switch tripped at the Belco substation — but all should have electricity again by 5pm.
Bermuda Police Service was affected, as was the bus depot, Prospect primary and pre schools, Be...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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Sam Strangeways
The “retention and creation of jobs” will be among the benefits of a change to Bermuda’s Trust laws, the Senate heard yesterday.
One Bermuda Alliance Senator Jeff Baron, Junior Minister of National Security and Legal Affairs, said the amendment woul...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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A total five prisoners in Westgate jail have passed their General Education Diplomas.
And yesterday Premier and National Security Minister Michael Dunkley presented the five men with their certificates.
Mr Dunkley said: “I am always pleased to have t...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Gay Bermudians who marry abroad are mulling how to get their home country to recognise the unions — and give them the same rights as their heterosexual compatriots.
As the number of countries legalising same-sex marriages continues to grow, a group o...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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Sam Strangeways
Health chiefs are refusing to reveal why a much-needed cancer specialist has left the Island — months before his contract with the Bermuda Hospitals Board expires.
And officials are also refusing to give details of any contingency plans put in place ...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
