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Attacks on women are likely to rise as a result of Bermuda’s struggling economy, according to a charity boss.
Elaine Williams, executive director of the Women’s Resource Centre (WRC), told an Amnesty event on Saturday evening that the recession would...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Sam Strangeways
Government Senator Cromwell Shakir yesterday called for Bermudians to elevate the level of debate on homosexuality saying he's against all forms of discrimination.
The Progressive Labour Party member spoke out after anti-homophobia campaigner Krys As...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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A plane bound for Toronto from Trinidad and Tobago made an emergency stop in Bermuda so a sick passenger could receive treatment.
The Caribbean Airlines plane called at LF Wade International Airport at about 7.40pm on Sunday.
The 66-year-old Canadian...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Tim Smith
A senior was injured when his motorcycle collided with a car on North Shore Road, Hamilton Parish, around 5.15pm on Monday.
The car driver, a 48-year-old woman, was unhurt but the 69-year-old motorcyclist suffered minor injuries.
Both vehicles were d...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Fraternities Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi are going head-to-head tomorrow in the name of charity.
The two organisations, which boast large Bermuda followings, will face each other in a football match at Bernard Park’s North field at 6pm.
Famil...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Jonathan Bell
High-level layoffs have been made at the Island’s two Government-owned golf courses, The Royal Gazette understands.
A total of at least six staff at Port Royal and Ocean View golf courses were informed on Tuesday that their positions had been termina...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Jonathan Bell
AccuWeather Inc. increased its forecast for the development of major hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean this year, while Colorado State University’s storm watchers again predicted a “well-above-average” season.
AccuWeather, based in State College, Penn...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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Junior National Security Minister Jonathan Smith said he’s optimistic police are making a good start getting to grips with crime problems blighting the Island.
Property crime and anti-social behaviour are down while drugs arrests and seizures are up,...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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Tim Smith
More than 75 guest workers have gone home since Government started its moratorium on work permits in certain job categories and that number is expected to rise to almost 150 in the coming weeks.
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Kim Wilson reveale...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) today announced new amendments to the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters to help in the fight against tax evasion.
The announcement was made dur...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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