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As reported in yesterday's edition, Troy Burgess, 21, of Pembroke, pleaded guilty to robbing and assaulting Tareek Somner and was sentenced to two years in prison.
The story incorrectly stated that the two-year sentence will run consecutive to a five...
DATE: Feb 12, 2010
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The American brig, the Enterprize, was blown by a storm into Bermuda on February 11, 1835, and that proved to be a key for the liberty of 72 men, women and children. The release of Nelson Mandela on February 11, 1990, marked a milestone, demonstratin...
DATE: Feb 11, 2010
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• A promotional on yesterday's front page pointing to a story inside about the winner of the 2010 Charman Prize incorrectly used the spelling 'Charmin'. We apologise for the error.
DATE: Feb 11, 2010
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We are not there yet
February 5, 2010
Dear Sir,
Please, are we getting closer to hearing, "Time to say good bye?" While Bermudians reportedly sleep in tents and cars only a few hundred yards away from PLP headquarters, the leader of Bermuda is on ano...
DATE: Feb 11, 2010
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When my children were younger and their elated screams filled the house, my husband, Colin, would often remark "they're making noise, so we know they're alive".
As I recently reflected on this statement, I recalled a conversation about learning styl...
DATE: Feb 11, 2010
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Inequality before the law
February 3, 2010
Dear Sir,
The renewed debate about Bermuda's Human Rights Act presents an opportunity to reflect on the words of Bayard Rustin. Rustin, Martin Luther King Jr.'s mentor, wrote:
"(T) he job of the gay communi...
DATE: Feb 10, 2010
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A caption in Thursday's paper incorrectly described Eakin McLaughlin as the director of fund-raising for St. George's Rotary Club. Mr. McLaughlin is in fact co-director with Cathy Bassett. The Royal Gazette apologises for the error.
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A second capt...
DATE: Feb 09, 2010
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Casinos would add nightlife
January 28, 2010
Dear Sir,
Think about it for a minute. There is no gambling in Bermuda. People who come to Bermuda now are not gamblers. If you only survey people "in" Bermuda you are getting a slanted view.
I happen to l...
DATE: Feb 09, 2010
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Casinos mean jobs
January 29, 2010
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The statistics are interesting as usual but there was an important consideration not stated. Understand that those polled came to Bermuda without the enticement of casinos. That is to say, these are touris...
DATE: Feb 09, 2010
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There is no doubt that improving education should be at the top of Bermuda's agenda for the near future. Our children — the next generation of leaders — must have a strong educational foundation to build upon. There have been many recommendations on ...
DATE: Feb 08, 2010
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