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One Bermuda Alliance MP Cole Simons has questioned the need for an in-house, residential Job Corps initiative in a small country like Bermuda.
Economy Minister Patrice Minors this week announced Harmony Club in Paget as the site of the Government ini...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Budget
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A new, 17-member Board of Education has been announced by Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith.
On the agenda for the board’s first meeting yesterday was a discussion of the latest test scores, new chairman Curtis Dickinson said.
Flanked by Mr Dick...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The 23-year-old inmate stabbed by another inmate at Westgate Correctional Facility has decided not to press criminal charges against his alleged assailant.
As a result, Corrections Commissioner Edward Lamb has confirmed the matter will be dealt with ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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The Court of Appeal said there is no evidence that murder victim Raymond (Yankee) Rawlins was a police informant.
The ruling came after the court met with lawyers behind closed doors for the second day running yesterday to discuss the issue.
Lawyer L...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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Two Filipino nationals yesterday admitted their part in an insurance fraud scheme.
Rhyan Calingasan, 32, pleaded guilty to two counts of receiving money from BF&M by fraud, while Ferdinand Malabanan, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count.
Both men had...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An irate bus passenger threatened the driver with a hammer after he refused to accept an expired bus pass, a court heard yesterday.
Denton Parris, 42, produced the weapon and told driver Dwain Smith “don’t let me have to use this” during the incident...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Court
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The Ministry of Public Works will host their third annual e-Waste Recycling Day this Saturday at the Tynes Bay Waste to Energy Facility.
Between 9am and 5pm, the public is encouraged to bring old and worn out electronics, such as cell phones, printer...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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Premier Paula Cox, who often faces strong criticism on the comments sections of local websites has got some backing from an unlikely source Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier.
The One Bermuda Alliance leader has called on commenters to stop making dis...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Premier Paula Cox will likely name the date of the next general election by the end of today, ending a long wait for thousands of voters and exhausted political advisers.
With the Progressive Labour Party dominating the headlines with post-Throne Spe...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Police have increased the number of armed patrols following a series of firearm incidents.
The latest occurred at around 8.45pm on Tuesday, when officers received reports of gunshots in the Scenic Heights area in Southampton. Forensic officers later ...
DATE: Nov 08, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
