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Domestic abuse soars by nearly 50 percent during the summer, a support group warned as it urged victims to seek help.
But even though the number of cases being reported spikes, experts believe many more people continue to suffer in silence.
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DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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An exhibit displaying some of the crown jewels of the Masterworks Foundation’s Bermudiana collection will open tonight at the Botanical Gardens gallery.
The exhibit, Treasure Island, is designed to showcase the works of internationally acclaimed art...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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The Botanical Gardens is to close next Monday afternoon for maintenance to be carried out. The gardens will shut between 4pm and 6pm.
The same day, the access road to the gardens opposite the Peace Lutheran Church off South Road will close and reopen...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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Bermuda could benefit from loosening off its drugs laws, an Australian expert said yesterday.
Dr Caitlin Hughes — author of a major study on Portugal’s liberal drugs regime — said: “The evidence is very striking that it’s reduced the rates of drug us...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A diverted flight led the temporary closure of the Causeway yesterday afternoon out of “an abundance of caution”.
Airport General Manager Aaron Adderley said Airport Operations received confirmation that the flight, which was en route from New York t...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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Governor George Fergusson has insisted he “did not rule out a commission” of inquiry into historic land grabs.
He spoke out this afternoon as he responded to accusations he “represents an end to democracy in Bermuda” by curbing a bid to set up such a...
DATE: Jul 11, 2014
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(Photos by Nicola Muirhead)
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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Almost 400 properties in the Prospect area lost power today after a switch tripped at the Belco substation — but all should have electricity again by 5pm.
Bermuda Police Service was affected, as was the bus depot, Prospect primary and pre schools, Be...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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A total five prisoners in Westgate jail have passed their General Education Diplomas.
And yesterday Premier and National Security Minister Michael Dunkley presented the five men with their certificates.
Mr Dunkley said: “I am always pleased to have t...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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Gay Bermudians who marry abroad are mulling how to get their home country to recognise the unions — and give them the same rights as their heterosexual compatriots.
As the number of countries legalising same-sex marriages continues to grow, a group o...
DATE: Jul 10, 2014
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