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We have been asked by the Bermuda Judiciary, through a letter received from attorneys Trott & Duncan, to publish on their behalf the following response to the January 8 story in this newspaper, headlined “Court of Appeal president named in criminal c...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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A surge in Financial Assistance clients, prompting Government to launch a fraud hotline to catch cheaters, was seized by the Opposition as a sign that the One Bermuda Alliance lacks a plan for jobs.
Michael Weeks, Shadow Community Minister, said yest...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A secret Santa has been on a mission since Christmas Eve to bring gifts to each of the Island’s mothers who have lost a son to guns — and he is now halfway through his list.
The Parks Department worker told The Royal Gazette he’d been moved by the si...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A pressure group has called on Bermudians to “rise to the occasion” in defence of democracy by signing a petition in support of a referendum on gaming.
At a press conference outside the House of Assembly this morning, the four members of the group — ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The newest addition to the Bermuda Bar, lawyer Orchid Morrison, joined the Island’s legal fraternity in a short ceremony before Chief Justice Ian Kawaley yesterday.
Mr Justice Kawaley commended Ms Morrison, who is currently part of the legal team at ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A group tasked with investigating cannabis reform in Bermuda expects to have its findings before Government later this year, according Cannabis Reform Collaborative member Stratton Hatfield.
The CRC also plans to deliver hypothetical figures for the ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A man jailed for making overtures towards a young girl will be freed by the Supreme Court, following a successful appeal.
Davaun Cox, 29, is expected to be released from custody today.
He was jailed for three years on May 16, 2013, with two years’ pr...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Wesley Methodist Church has raised almost $2,700 in donations to support those impacted by a typhoon in the Philippines last year.
Representatives from the church said the congregation was able to raise $2,678 for typhoon relief through an appeal...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Popular rugby player, coach and former political candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons has died at the age of 45.
Easily recognisable by both his large build and distinctive mohawk, the well known businessman and athlete was yesterday described as an avid co...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Clocktower Mall in Dockyard will be closed three days a week for the next few months, the West End Development Corporation has announced.
Between now and March, the mall will open between 9am and 5pm Thursday through Sunday, but remain closed Mon...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
