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A final report detailing local opinions on cannabis reform is to be handed in to Government by April 17, according to the Cannabis Reform Collaborative (CRC).
The group has canvassed views through seven focus groups, targeting different age groups.
B...
DATE: Mar 20, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s late former Chief Justice Sir Richard Ground, who died last month at the age of 64, was yesterday lauded at a packed special sitting of the Supreme Court.
Opening the session before 150 barristers, judges, staff and friends — as well as Sir...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
St George’s will lose its swing bridge for the coming fiscal year in a bid to accrue savings.
Practical as well as economic considerations affected the decision, according to Public Works Minister Patricia Gordon-Pamplin. The bridge, at Ferry Reach, ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s take from the tourism industry is set to smash through the $1 billion dollar mark over the next ten years, a major new survey has predicted.
The survey said the total contribution to the Island’s coffers last year was more than $858 millio...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Education Commissioner Edmond Heatley has declared his commitment to the Island’s students and educational reform — but apologised for the publicity over his application for a post back in the US.
And he did not explicitly state that he wouldn’t acce...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Delta Air Lines yesterday celebrated 45 years of uninterrupted service to Bermuda.
The anniversary highlights “the key role these tourism destinations play in the continued growth and development of the company’s network between the United States and...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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The 17th Annual Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to begin this Friday and today’s edition of The Royal Gazette includes the official 24-page guide to the week’s movies and special events.
This year’s festival, themed ‘Global Visions’...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
MPs have backed a get-tough policy on paroled prisoners who breach the terms of their release.
Now prisoners suspected of breaking parole conditions can be arrested on the spot by police.
Previously, parole offenders had to be recalled by the Parole ...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Liquor merchants Burrows Lightbourn has backed a night out free taxi service to the tune of $10,000.
The firm forked out the cash to help fund the anti-drink and drugs charity CADA’s ‘don’t drink and drive Friday night taxi service’ for the sixth yea...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A PLP Government would ditch the new independent Tourism Authority and take its work back in-house or make it find its own funds, said Opposition leader Marc Bean.
“The current arrangement with the Tourism Authority will change and change immediately...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
