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A doctor who used his cell phone while driving has been convicted of the offence, despite his argument that he was responding to a medical emergency.
However, surgeon Christopher Johnson, a former chairman of the Road Safety Council, vowed to appeal ...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Double tragedy has struck a family after two sisters each lost a child to illness within months of each other.
Monica Doers lost her daughter Leslie-Ann Doers Robinson, a former employee of Bermuda Press Holdings, to pneumonia in October, while her ...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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America’s Cup officials believe the Island is an ideal place to host an America’s Cup World Series event next year.
Acknowledging Bermuda’s famous reputation for hospitality, Harvey Schiller, the event’s Commercial Commissioner, said it was obvious f...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Colin Thompson
It is still too soon to make a decision on the future of the Island’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to Michael Dunkley.
While Government carried out public consultation last autumn concerning a proposal to turn a large section of the EEZ i...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A public forum on Restorative Justice is to be held at City Hall next Wednesday.
The forum, hosted by The Centre For Justice, will explore the role of criminal justice system.
The panelists are Ellie Action, National Manager for Restorative Justice,...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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A 23-year-old man seriously injured in a motorcycle crash is no longer in a critical condition.
Police said this afternoon that he was now stable, although he remained in the Intensive Care Unit at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
The patient, fr...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Art, jewellery and gifts will be among the many items on offer during the annual KatKids night market.
The “festival of lights” event will also feature live entertainment and happy hour prices.
All proceeds will go towards supporting children in Ber...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Planning approvals for slate quarrying have been granted for four sites and work can begin immediately.
The Department of Planning said the green light had been given to Rocky Heights Quarry off Lolly’s Well Road, Smith’s; 15 Farmer’s Lane, Warwick;...
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Smokers and former smokers have been invited for free lung tests in the lobby of the new Acute Care Wing next week.
The screenings, courtesy of the Bermuda Hospitals Board, take place next Wednesday between 11am and 2pm as part of the Chronic Obstruc...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Outstanding Bermudians with leadership potential are being invited to apply for awards under the United Kingdom’s flagship scholarship programme.
Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Chevening Scholarship provides financial support for ...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Sarah Lagan