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Prison inmate Kino Outerbridge definitely took heroin on the morning of his death, a forensic analyst told an inquest — and was killed by the drug within 20 minutes.
Forensics expert Desiree Spriggs, a specialist in drug toxicology, said the chemical...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
Keen to boost its numbers, the Bermuda Scout Association hosted a visiting UK commissioner to explore “more flexible leadership roles” for time-pressed adult volunteers.
However, if changes are made to the Scouts, making the organisation co-ed is unl...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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A one-year study has confirmed Bermuda is capable of drawing a significant portion of its energy from the ocean.
According to local firm Triton Renewable Energy Ltd, the findings from a marine monitoring buoy open the way for “informed development” o...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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A Harvard professor of surgery says it would be of “great advantage” to Bermuda to have an on-Island air ambulance — for emergency medical evacuations and to get organ transplant patients to the US quickly.
Dr Stefan Tullius, chief of transplant surg...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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Dale Lee is convinced his son Brandon is only alive today because of Bermuda Air Medivac (BAM).
Brandon, now 28, crashed his motorcycle while driving home during a bad storm in September 2010.
He had no visible injuries that night but the next day he...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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Bermuda could permanently lose its on-island air ambulance next month unless an investor willing to buy the business for $2 million comes forward.
The service stopped operating temporarily at the end of last year as owners Eloise Bell and Sheldon Smi...
DATE: May 14, 2012
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Whitney Institute Middle School students, on behalf of the Mirrors Continuation Programme, painted, cleaned and did general maintenance of their school as a way of giving back to their school environment
Photos Glenn Tucker
DATE: May 13, 2012
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The Bermuda Education Network will host a maths-based conference for parents and teachers next week.
Math Extravaganza will feature presenters from public and private schools as well as the Bermuda Education Council.
Information booths will also be s...
DATE: May 12, 2012
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Inclement weather has forced the postponement of the Family Fun Day planned for today by the Future Bermuda Alliance, the youth arm of One Bermuda Alliance.
The event was to be held at Mullet Bay Park but with more rain and thunderstorms in the fore...
DATE: May 12, 2012
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A local hydrogeologist is proposing the use of well water for sanitary purposes as a sustainable solution to meeting the Island’s demand for water.
Mark Rowe made the first of four presentations at the forum entitled “Our Water Supply: How Sustainabl...
DATE: May 12, 2012
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