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If the health risks posed by alcohol and cannabis were to be judged without bias, one would have to seriously consider the legality of alcohol considering the toll it takes on lives around the world, according to CADA board member Dr Joseph Froncioni...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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A teenage girl told authorities in the aftermath of her friend’s alleged rape that she had been coerced into drinking liquor on the night in question, and that several men had attempted to force oral sex on her.
The further allegations emerged at the...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda must target a range of niche tourist groups if it is to increase visitor numbers, according to industry chiefs.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority made the recommendation in response to a Royal Gazette survey, which asked the question: “Is Bermuda...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda has to defend itself against other jurisdictions muscling in on its business territory, says Premier Craig Cannonier.
Mr Cannonier, speaking from a major insurance industry conference in the US, added: “In any business sector, it’s about cust...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A police firearms officer responding to an emergency call was injured after his motorcycle crashed on the Crow Lane roundabout.
Traffic was diverted from the scene following the single vehicle collision at about 2.20pm. The officer had been respondin...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Supreme Court heard yesterday that particles associated with gunshot residue (GSR) were discovered on the clothing of accused gunman Julian Washington.
However, defence lawyer Larry Mussenden suggested that the particles identified by experts cou...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The second annual Cup Match Summer Splash just got better with the announcement that Soca King Machel Montano will be among the main attractions at this year’s event.
Organisers 441 Productions and Veterans in Action, who are again being partnered by...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Colin Thompson
Belco is asking dog owners to control their pets to prevent potential injuries to staff a pair of incidents.
A spokeswoman for the electricity supply company said: “Workers who must access properties across the Island in order to do their jobs may be...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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Former Ombudsman Arlene Brock says she stands by “every word” of her report on the desecrated tombstones at Tucker’s Town, despite criticism that she wrongly blamed an overseas academic.
Ms Brock wrote in ‘A Grave Error’ that Canadian archaeologist J...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Today marks International Jazz Day — and residents got in the mood ahead of time with workshops on jazz improvisation offered on Monday at the Bermuda School of Music.
Two classes presented by Wendell (Shine) Hayward showed students how to express th...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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