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While the number of AIDS cases being diagnosed in Bermuda is falling, the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is climbing steeply.
There were 16 new AIDS cases reported last year, according to recently released Health Department statisti...
DATE: Mar 13, 2001
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Women's activists yesterday called for Police officers deployed to catch speeding motorists to be switched to foot patrol to deal with the latest spate of handbag snatches.
The demand came after two more women had their bags snatched on Friday -- one...
DATE: Mar 13, 2001
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been smashed following a lengthy investigation, it was reported last night.
Two Bermudians on the Island and a third in Atlanta, Georgia, who were allegedly involved in the operation involving millions of dollars of drugs, have been arrested, ZBM rep...
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on Saturday in Curving Avenue, Pembroke.
Two men blocked his path as he rode his bike down a steep hill then one demanded money while the other covered his mouth.
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Senators last night approved Government Budget plans to increase stamp duty on property and to hike up duties on a number of goods, including gas, cigarettes and alcohol.
The United Bermuda Party accused Government of hammering young couples who want...
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A recently completed survey on literacy suggests that Bermuda's students are better behaved and as motivated to learn as those in other parts of the world.
Education Minister and Senator Milton Scott told the Senate yesterday that a British consultan...
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yesterday.
The Post Office was closed to the public for a good portion of the morning, re-opening at 10.30 a.m. Assistant Postmaster General Wenda Smith said that mail was not damaged and operations were only held up `for a few hours'.
The flood wate...
DATE: Mar 13, 2001
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Census is complete.
"We've no figures available yet,'' said Census superintendent Janet Smith-Bradshaw. "But, we are finished and, based on the information to date, we're very pleased with the outcome.'' The mop-up phase was the six month extension ...
DATE: Mar 12, 2001
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The Progressive Labour Party is split in Parliament because Premier Jennifer Smith and a clique in her Cabinet are not communicating with their backbench MPs, shadow Home Affairs Minister Michael Dunkley claimed last night.
He spoke out after three P...
DATE: Mar 12, 2001
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Following last week's announcement by Government that a six-year limit on work permits will be instituted, The Royal Gazette took to the streets of Hamilton to gauge public reaction.
Selena Tucker said simply: "I agree with it.'' Matt Tubb thought t...
DATE: Mar 12, 2001
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