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The Canadian addiction expert responsible for establishing Bermuda's strategy against drug and alcohol abuse has died.
David Archibald was appointed Royal Commissioner to the Government of Bermuda for drug and alcohol strategies, spending years on th...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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Several bills aimed at encouraging growth and investment in the economy were passed in the Senate yesterday.
Senator Kim Wilson said the six pieces of legislation would lift barriers for business and create savings, particularly for partnerships.
The...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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Tickets are now on sale for a military spectacular to mark Bermuda's 400th anniversary of permanent settlement.
The Bermuda Tattoo 2009 takes place from October 22-24 and will feature more than 400 musicians, dancers and performers from around the wo...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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El James has not ruled out a return as Education Minister after losing his portfolio at the weekend, he revealed yesterday.
Mr. James, whose removal from Cabinet was prompted by his call on Friday for Premier Ewart Brown to resign, told The Royal Gaz...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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Sam Strangeways
Senator David Burch has slammed Bermudians for entering into sham marriages, calling it irresponsible.
"The Bermudian Constitution gives Bermudians the ability to act like complete idiots," he said in yesterday's Senate session. "And with sham marria...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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Home Affairs Minister David Burch has asked that Bermudians with travel plans renew their passports well before their departure date to save both themselves and his Department of Immigration staff time and stress.
Senator Burch told the Senate yester...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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A charity-sponsored summer course to train youngsters in lifeguarding has been cancelled due to a lack of participants and a venue.
The Red Cross had to pull the plug on its first-ever series of Guardstart courses for 11-14-year-olds, despite having ...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Montell Jordan will be making a scheduled appearance at CellularOne's Reid Street store tomorrow.
He is slated to appear between 12.30 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. at the store to sign autographs, pose for pictures, and to me...
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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Retiring Hamilton Mayor Sutherland Madeiros has criticised Government for only promising to consult with the Corporation now it has decided to abolish it.
Government recently announced it would scrap the centuries-old corporations of Hamilton and St....
DATE: Jul 16, 2009
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Controversial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan is to visit the Island next week.
Minister Farrakhan, who was banned from travel to the Island prior to his 1998 visit, will speak on peace and unity between the races at a free rally on Monday.
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DATE: Jul 15, 2009
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