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Offenders with mental health disorders are being victimised and let down by an out-of-date criminal justice system, according to defence lawyer Saul Dismont.
Mr Dismont maintains that some individuals before the courts who suffer from mental health p...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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When her brother became addicted to drugs more than 30 years ago, Judith Burgess was at a loss for how to help — Bermuda did not talk about drugs.
As the addiction claimed his life, Ms Burgess vowed to make a difference and founded Pride Bermuda with...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Charities involved in helping Bermuda’s seniors are being encouraged to enter the annual fundraising Christmas tree decorating competition.
Now in its fifth year, the contest raises money and awareness for the island’s charities.
Formerly the Catlin...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Months after it announced that it might have to shut down, Project Action is planning to add a second bus to its fleet, thanks to the support of Hannover Life.
Chantal Cardinez, CEO of Hannover Life Reassurance (Bermuda), presented the charity with a...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Addressing age discrimination — including mandatory retirement — could potentially benefit more than just seniors according to Peter Sousa of the Pension Commission
Speaking in a panel discussion on the subject of age discrimination at Bermuda Colleg...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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American Airlines is set to offer year-round flights between Bermuda and Philadelphia, Senator Michael Fahy announced yesterday.
The Minister of Tourism, Transport and Municipalities added that the move was part of a wider “renaissance period” for t...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a Devonshire crash sent a teenage motorcyclist to hospital.
The incident took place on North Shore Road, near the junction with Barkers Hill, at around 7.10pm on Thursday October 27.
The crash saw a 16-year-o...
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An eight-year-old boy has been injured after a motorcycle struck him and then left the scene yesterday near West Pembroke Primary School.
While his condition was initially believed to be serious, police later downgraded their assessment, and said an ...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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A home-grown anti-bullying initiative aims to sign up 20,000 people online in a pledge to eradicate bullying from the community.
The event is the brainchild of author Chefanices Williams, who is launching her book, A Place Without Bullies, on Novembe...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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Secretary general of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will host an assembly tomorrow morning at the Berkeley Institute.
Akbar Khan is in Bermuda to explain the CPA’s work in promoting democratic governance across the Commonwealth, and to in...
DATE: Nov 02, 2016
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