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The results of a study that found young children are experimenting with drugs and alcohol aren’t surprising, according to the Family Centre.
The charity’s executive director, Martha Dismont, described the abuse as a “rampant problem”.
“It’s like a le...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bullies usually find themselves behind bars while their victims end up suffering from depression, according to Dwayne Peace of Canadian-based organisation Dare to Care.
The former Calgary Police officer is now on the Island to put together a series o...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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With developments in technology advancing with increasing speed, it is perhaps not surprising that today’s ‘latest new thing’ soon becomes tomorrow’s trash.
And that is why the Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Public Works will be holding ...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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Gareth Finighan
Community Minister Wayne Scott claimed yesterday he delivered a four-hour statement to Parliament at the request of the Progressive Labour Party, so it wouldn’t have to debate his Ministry’s spending plans.
Mr Scott said Shadow Minister Michael Weeks...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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Sam Strangeways
A charity has been hit with an unexpected $13,000 bill after asbestos was found in the floor of its headquarters.
The toxic substance was found by contractors starting renovation work at Beacon House in Hamilton for Bermuda Society for the Blind.
The...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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The trial of a Pembroke teenager charged with possession of a firearm got underway in Supreme Court yesterday, with the prosecution acknowledging that its case was based largely on circumstantial evidence.
Dameko Dublin, 19, was arrested in January 2...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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Shadow Community Development Minister Michael Weeks would have taken Government to task for drastic cuts in the Ministry’s funding had he contributed to Monday’s debate on budgetary allocations for the Ministry.
Each of the department’s six heads suf...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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The 25-year-old son of Minister Without Portfolio Leah Scott has been jailed for 18 years for a string of violent offences in the US.
Bermudian Tyler Abbott was placed behind bars after he threatened an 87-year-old and stole her purse and led police ...
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The 102-year-old brigantine Eye of the Wind is in Bermuda for a brief stopover at Penno’s Wharf in St George’s Harbour en route to the Azores.
Maritime enthusiasts will have an opportunity to see the ancient square rigger firsthand on Friday, from 3p...
DATE: Mar 06, 2013
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Walkers raised more than $30,000 for charity at a single event last month.
A total of 1,235 people walked five kilometres on behalf of charities representing myriad causes.
The $33,740 raised and the 118 charities that benefitted represented “all-tim...
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