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A Southampton man has been cleared of elder abuse charges — with Magistrates’ Court hearing that his case concerned “a deeply divided family” with “scores to settle among themselves”.
Reviewing the varying accounts given by family members, Magistrate...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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A “spiritually-based” treatment programme offered by addiction charity Focus Counselling is hoped to be in place by the year’s end.
But the group is in urgent need of donations to continue its work, said co-founder Sandy Butterfield, who last night u...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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The Bermuda Zoological Society is hosting an international course on the biology and conservation of sea turtles.
A group of seven students and professionals from around the world are in Bermuda for the ‘in-water course’ hosted by the Bermuda Turtle ...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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Environment
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Police are warning business owners to consider beefing up their security after several burglaries.
Business owners are being asked by police to keep the minimum amount of cash at their premises and make irregular bank deposits often.
It is recommen...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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Crime
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Stricter rules for charities mean that the group Gina Spence Productions in Christ (GSPIC) won’t be able to run its “Each One Reach One Back To School” Campaign this year.
However, Ms Spence last night told The Royal Gazette the group’s charity regis...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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The number of families needing help with school supplies and uniforms is “significantly higher than before the recession hit”, according to the Coalition for the Protection of Children.
Readying itself for the coming school year, the Coalition yester...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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A family has been left reeling following the sudden death of Joao Jose Carvalho, who died suddenly this weekend at the age of 43.
Mr Carvalho, a master mason from San Miguel in the Azores, came to Bermuda around eight years ago where he met and marri...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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Police are now searching for six persons believed involved in last night's shooting.
No-one was reported as injured in the incident, although officers have confirmed that shots were fired in the area of Dundonald and Princess Streets around 11pm.
Sai...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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Educational scholarships, education awards and bursaries totaling $200,000 were awarded to 23 Bermudian students by Belco today.
Bermuda College students and students enrolled at overseas universities received scholarships. The funds will go towards ...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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The Bermuda Post Office has cut staff by 15 percent, along with improving its delivery rate in recent months, according to the Postmaster General.
Wayne Smith told the Hamilton Rotary Club that 85 percent of the organisation’s customers are now satis...
DATE: Aug 15, 2013
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