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Premier Dr. Ewart Brown will not appeal yesterday's decision by a judge to reject his personal bid to muzzle the press — but last night he pledged to fight a libel action with "both determination and resolve".
Dr. Brown, who unsuccessfully applied to...
DATE: Nov 07, 2007
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:A judge has dismissed an application by Premier Ewart Brown for a temporary gag against the press printing more allegations about him from a leaked Police dossier. Puisne Justice Ian Kawaley said during yesterday's case that the Premier was apparent...
DATE: Nov 07, 2007
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The Court of Appeal was yesterday urged to quash the conviction of the man thought to have provided support in the 2005 brutal murders of the Cooper twins.
Barrister John Perry QC, representing Dennis Robinson, who is alleged to have guarded the door...
DATE: Nov 07, 2007
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Developers have submitted plans for a five-storey office block on Front Street.
The Swiss Timing building would be demolished to make way for the property, but developer James Tucker insists it will maintain the traditional Bermudian verandah style.
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DATE: Nov 07, 2007
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A spat over where the weekly St. George summertime street festival should be held is expected to dominate a public meeting in the East End tonight.
The Market Night event — which is held on Tuesday evenings during the cruise ship season — was moved t...
DATE: Nov 07, 2007
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Voters will have a week from today to make sure they are registered to vote.
The Parliamentary Registry office on Reid Street will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to compensate for the public holiday on Monday.
Electors can also make sure t...
DATE: Nov 07, 2007
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A free late-night bus service aimed at reducing the number of people drinking and driving is to be re-launched.
The Centre for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (CADA), today announced the continuation of its successful ‘Let Us Drive’ initiative.
The...
DATE: Nov 06, 2007
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Two men jailed for life for the murder of the Cooper twins yesterday appealed their convictions at the Court of Appeal.
Barristers for Kenneth Burgess and Dennis Robinson presented what they claimed was fresh evidence which cast doubt on the credibil...
DATE: Nov 06, 2007
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A young Bermudian political commentator has expressed hope that the General Election campaign will focus on issues, not rhetoric.
Denis Pitcher, 26, who runs the blog site 21Square said: "Given the lead-up to the election thus far, it would be unsurp...
DATE: Nov 06, 2007
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The United Bermuda Party has pledged its candidates will abide by a code of conduct after accusing Premier Ewart Brown of gutter politics following his fiery speech to Progressive Labour Party delegates on Saturday night.
In that address Dr. Brown ha...
DATE: Nov 06, 2007
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