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A secret Santa has been on a mission since Christmas Eve to bring gifts to each of the Island’s mothers who have lost a son to guns — and he is now halfway through his list.
The Parks Department worker told The Royal Gazette he’d been moved by the si...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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Jonathan Bell
A pressure group has called on Bermudians to “rise to the occasion” in defence of democracy by signing a petition in support of a referendum on gaming.
At a press conference outside the House of Assembly this morning, the four members of the group — ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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Gareth Finighan
A group tasked with investigating cannabis reform in Bermuda expects to have its findings before Government later this year, according Cannabis Reform Collaborative member Stratton Hatfield.
The CRC also plans to deliver hypothetical figures for the ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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A man jailed for making overtures towards a young girl will be freed by the Supreme Court, following a successful appeal.
Davaun Cox, 29, is expected to be released from custody today.
He was jailed for three years on May 16, 2013, with two years’ pr...
DATE: Jan 10, 2014
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The Wesley Methodist Church has raised almost $2,700 in donations to support those impacted by a typhoon in the Philippines last year.
Representatives from the church said the congregation was able to raise $2,678 for typhoon relief through an appeal...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Popular rugby player, coach and former political candidate Devrae Noel-Simmons has died at the age of 45.
Easily recognisable by both his large build and distinctive mohawk, the well known businessman and athlete was yesterday described as an avid co...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Clocktower Mall in Dockyard will be closed three days a week for the next few months, the West End Development Corporation has announced.
Between now and March, the mall will open between 9am and 5pm Thursday through Sunday, but remain closed Mon...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An “unprecedented increase” in the number of people using Financial Assistance has led to Government launching an anonymous hotline for the public to report cases of fraud.
According to Wayne Scott, the Minister of Community, Culture and Sport, Gover...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A new fish restaurant and sports bar will soon be open for business in a landmark location in the heart of St George.
Gerald Pascoe, of youth charity Soccer For Friends, has taken out a three-year lease on the former George & Dragon pub on King’s Squ...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Ministry of Home Affairs is to hold a public meeting on the controversial concept of commercial immigration.
Government announced during the Throne Speech last year that it would be exploring the idea as a means of stimulating investment into the...
DATE: Jan 09, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
