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Bermudians are so “lethargic and apathetic” that they want an instant solution to the Island’s worsening gun crime without having to put in any work.
These are the hard-hitting words of PLP MP Dale Butler who says drumming up support for this weeken...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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A gay travel company due to arrive here today with a cruise ship full of visitors has pledged not to be put off Bermuda by the homophobic comments of preacher Scott Smith.
The Celebrity vessel Summit is expected at Dockyard first thing this morning w...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A Bermuda Monetary Authority representative told a jury of concerns expressed over the Emerald Financial Group.
The group’s owners, David and Antoinette Bolden, are on trial accused of stealing around $290,000 from a separate company, Emerald Capital...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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A ten-year-old St David’s boy was able to rescue an injured longtail over the weekend, with the help of police.
Jade Douglas, a P6 student at Harrington Sound Primary, found the bird on Sunday evening, not far from his family home at Cove Valley Lane...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A 29-year-old man yesterday appeared in Magistrates’ Court in connection with offences against two separate women.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was not required to enter a plea on a charge of sexual assault causing bodily harm, sin...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s public transport system has once again made international headlines, but this time it’s good news.
The USA Today website is reporting that passengers are no longer complaining about the Island’s buses and ferries.
It has posted a story on ...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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Tourism
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Unsuspecting tourists do not deserve to be dragged into Bermuda’s internal issues when they are trying to enjoy their vacations.
This is the view of Linda Smith who has hit out at Bermudians for dwelling on their own concerns instead of flying the fl...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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Kellan Lewis’ 12-year sentence for his role in the killing of Kellon Hill was “manifestly excessive,” according to defence lawyer John Perry QC.
Mr Perry told the Court of Appeal yesterday that, if the court decides to uphold his client’s conviction,...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s marketing strategies are bringing tourists to our shores, according to Tourism Minister Patrice Minors.
In a Ministerial statement to the House of Assembly, Mrs Minors said Government’s work with the community, hotel operators, unions, scho...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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Tourism
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A fifth of Bermuda’s paraprofessionals and educational therapists have had their jobs axed, it was announced yesterday.
Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith said 30 out of a total 150 staff will be affected.
Paraprofessionals and educational the...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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Education
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