153704 results returned for search: "" category "News"
Calls are growing for a major debate on decriminalising cannabis, with support said to be strong in some corners of the Progressive Labour Party.
Government Senator Walton Brown yesterday advocated a caucus discussion on Bermuda's drugs laws, claimin...
DATE: Apr 15, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Bermuda College will host an open house on Saturday to help employees learn how to "fireproof" their jobs.
The event is geared at those in the business administration and hospitality sectors and will provide information on how to get additional certi...
DATE: Apr 15, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
An educational anti-poverty event called 'The Rich Person Poor Person Dinner' is to be held tomorrow.
Sponsored by The Peace and Social Justice Committee, of the Roman Catholic Church in Bermuda, the dinner aims to raise awareness about world poverty...
DATE: Apr 15, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Civil servants are to receive training in investigative skills from Ombudsman Arlene Brock later this year. Ms Brock helped conduct a four-day course last month in the British Virgin Islands called "Sharpening Your Teeth" for public servants, includi...
DATE: Apr 15, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Firearms specialists from overseas will soon be patrolling the streets of Bermuda with local Police.
Minister of Home Affairs David Burch and Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva yesterday unveiled six measures to help combat the rising gun crime t...
DATE: Apr 15, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Police will have powers to shut down bars for up to 24 hours if they suspect trouble may break out, under legislation due to be debated when the House of Assembly reopens.
The Liquor Licence Amendment Act means high ranking officers will no longer ha...
DATE: Apr 15, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
Residents are being asked to run or walk 6K from the Front Street Flagpole on Sunday to experience what it is like for people in developing countries who have to cover that distance every day simply to access drinking water.
Bermuda will be joining w...
DATE: Apr 15, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Scott Neil
Doctors have been able to remove a bullet left in schoolgirl Michéla Outerbridge's arm after she was gunned down on Easter Sunday.
The 17-year-old, who was shot three times outside the Western Stars Sports Club in Pembroke, was initially told by medi...
DATE: Apr 14, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
They started complaining seven years ago and have carried on airing their grievances ever since, but residents of Devonshire East have found that not all squeaky wheels necessarily get the grease.
Five Works Ministers have had their ears bent by fami...
DATE: Apr 14, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
An interfaith ceremony will be held on the Victor Scott Primary School field this Sunday to bless the site where a brutal murder took place on Good Friday.
Neighbourhood clergy will hold an outdoor service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday before Rise...
DATE: Apr 14, 2010
|
CATEGORY:
Other
|
