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Dropping out of college for a life at sea is not something most parents would agree with, but for 23-year-old Erin Greig, that was never a problem.
Armed with supportive parents, a strong back, and a willing heart, Erin has spent over two years at se...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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The two newest members of the Bermuda Bar Association, Dominique Rivas and Tricia Warner, were inducted into the Island’s legal fraternity on Friday.
They were approved by Puisne Judge Charles-Etta Simmons.
The packed courtroom included Mrs Warner’s...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Latest statistics that show a drop in major crimes are “encouraging and moving in the right direction”, according to Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley.
Figures released last week show that crime rates fell in 2013, with decreases in offences suc...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A minibus van caught fire and burned out on North Shore Road, near Shelly Bay, this morning, causing traffic disruption in the area.
Onlookers watched as the white van, which had pulled off the main road into a side road, became engulfed by flames. A...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Chief Justice Ian Kawaley has published sentencing guidelines for sexual offences in Magistrates’ Court to address public outcry.
The guidelines, available on the judiciary’s website, detail the range of sentences acceptable for several offences, inc...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Local companies that hire guest workers will soon be required to provide training programmes for Bermudians when phase two of the new work permit policy goes into effect.
Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy said that while a number of job categories a...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Politics
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Healthy teeth will help to ensure “healthy smiles for a healthy future”.
That’s the message being relayed to students during February — Oral Health Month — which will see free screenings for schoolchildren.
The Oral Health Section of the Department o...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Health
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Budding e-commerce entrepreneurs can sign up for a new series of workshops to help them get their businesses up and running.
Government’s Inspire eBusiness initiative kicks off this week with a number of classes on topics such as building a website a...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A 17-year-old has been charged with unlawfully detaining and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Appearing in Magistrates’ Court this morning, the teenager was not required to enter a plea, as the charges are indictable.
The alleged attack took ...
DATE: Feb 03, 2014
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Chefs turned out forthe fourth annual Super Bowl Tailgate Party at the Ex-Artillery men’s Club yesterday organized by the clubs entertainment committee food was cooked on location throughout the day with a wide range of food offered by a host of part...
DATE: Feb 02, 2014
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