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Government has no plans to legalise marijuana, claiming that “it is wrong to yield to a more permissive attitude socially without due regard to the social, economic and health consequences”.
But under planned reforms of cannabis laws, police could be...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre’s ‘Relay for Life’ 24-hour charity drive kicked off last night, marking the first time Bermuda has joined in the world’s largest cancer fundraising event.
Premier Michael Dunkley and his wife Pamela Dunkley, a can...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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A debate on reforming cannabis laws dominated proceedings in the House of Assembly.
Premier Michael Dunkley launched an eight-hour discussion by stating: “The debate is one that joins Bermuda with many other countries who have wrestled with the issue...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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This year’s Bermuda Day celebrations have been hailed as “picture perfect” in which “our sense of being proud to be Bermudian was palpable”.
Providing a summary of Monday’s races and parade, Community Affairs Minister Wayne Scott said in the House of...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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Renovation work on the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse has been completed at a cost of almost $365,000.
The historic landmark was shut down at the start of the year to enable to work to go ahead after years of neglect.
Public Works Minister Patricia Gordon-Pam...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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A petition with around 2,500 signatures in support of a public vote on gaming in Bermuda has been handed to Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition leader Marc Bean.
But Mr Dunkley said Government would not do a U-turn on a decision to drop a referend...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Bermuda Government’s credit rating by a notch, but predicts a return to economic growth for the Island next year.
The Island’s long-term bond rating from Fitch is now A+, the fifth-highest investment grade, down from ...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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Jonathan Kent
Government is calling on the private sector to build more residential care homes for seniors to satisfy a growing demand for facilities.
And it has also defended its record of policing private homes to ensure that elderly residents are not neglected ...
DATE: May 31, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
Cyril (Hooks) Cooper, one of Bermuda’s long-serving hoteliers and a devoted philanthropist, has died at the age of 81.
Mr Cooper, who founded Hamilton’s Rosemont Hotel, also served on the Tourism Board and keenly took part in boating of all types.
“H...
DATE: May 30, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
Five prison officers have been promoted.
Leading the pack was new Assistant Commissioner Kenneth Cann, while four others were promoted to Chief Officer.
Premier and National Security Minister Michael Dunkley said: “I certainly subscribe to the saying...
DATE: May 30, 2014
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Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
