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At the age of 17 Emmanuel Smith-Joynes is already a self-taught computer programmer, an entrepreneur, video game enthusiast and an athlete.
When Emmanuel first got to use the internet at the age of 11, rather than spending all of his time instant mes...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Sentences for robbery will be increased under a new initiative announced by Government in the Throne Speech yesterday.
In addition, the number of people eligible to serve on juries is to be increased and criminals released on bail will have to wear a...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Here is the full text of the 2009 Throne Speech, as delivered by Governor Sir Richard Gozney at the covening of the Legislature yesterday.
Madame President and Members of the Senate, Mr. Speaker and Members of the Honourable House of Assembly, in the...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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The reconvening of Parliament yesterday was a jovial affair with MPs crossing both sides of the House of Assembly to greet one another after the summer break.
Stately pomp and pageantry was then the order of the day, with the arrival of the Mace and ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Government plans to continue joint-marketing initiatives with hotels to better promote the Island.
This summer the Department of Tourism teamed up with hotels to promote $99 room sales at participating hotels.
The initiative was announced at yesterd...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Government plans to create legislation to prevent insurance companies from alleged discriminatory practices regarding seniors.
The move was announced in yesterday's Throne Speech which repeated Government's commitment to developing FutureCare, its ow...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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A 44-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault after allegedly having sex with someone and not saying he was HIV positive.
The man cannot be identified for legal reasons.
He was not required to enter a plea in Magistrates' Court on Thursday a...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A revamp of the Bermuda National Library to get rid of mould and asbestos could be finished before the end of the year, according to Minister of Culture and Social Rehabilitation Neletha Butterfield.
Though the work was expected to be completed this ...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Expanding skills of school counsellors, reviewing certification of teachers and introducing specialised programmes for boys are some of the things the Ministry of Education will focus on for this year.
Yesterday's Throne Speech also pledged to develo...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Premier Ewart Brown faces a race against time if he wants to relax gaming laws before his departure in 11 months, after the Throne Speech revealed a discussion paper will be tabled on the subject.
MPs will consider a green paper on 'Gaming for Bermud...
DATE: Nov 07, 2009
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Tim Smith
