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Despite an overwhelming amount of donations and support that poured in from the local public, many aid workers are still concerned not enough has been done for Haiti.
The Royal Gazette asked several key players in the relief effort to share their ho...
DATE: Jan 12, 2011
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Athletes representing the Island internationally could be required to take part in random drug testing three times a year.
The testing would be for both illicit and performance-enhancing drugs.
A positive result for the illicit drug marijuana would l...
DATE: Jan 12, 2011
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A total of 57 percent of Bermuda’s households have now taken part in the census an improvement on the 51 percent figure that stood in November.
However, the official in charge of the operation admitted yesterday that participation must “climb at a fa...
DATE: Jan 11, 2011
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A newly-relaunched group campaigning for drug-free sport is pushing for new laws to punish athletes who cheat by using performance-enhancing drugs.
The new Bermuda Sport Anti-Doping Authority, or BSADA, officially launched today, replacing the Bermud...
DATE: Jan 10, 2011
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An arts education charity crippled by the economic downturn is still at risk of closing its doors after only raising $5,000 in the past two weeks.
Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation made a public appeal for $300,000 last month after its funding and donati...
DATE: Jan 10, 2011
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Business leader Michelle Khaldun has been appointed Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Business Development and Tourism.
Ms Khaldun, the general manager of Bermuda Small Business Development Corporation and a former Education Permanent Secretary...
DATE: Jan 08, 2011
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Ianthia Wade has replaced Arthur Hodgson as chairwoman of the Sustainable Development Roundtable.
The appointment of the widow of former Progressive Labour Party leader Frederick Wade was one of a number of changes to Government boards and quangos an...
DATE: Jan 08, 2011
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Campaigners want drunk drivers to be forced to take an educational course about the perils of alcohol.
Fiona Elkinson, of Bermuda Professional Counselling Services, says currently only about 20 percent of offenders take advantage of Government’s volu...
DATE: Jan 05, 2011
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Law firm staff members have donated more than $11,000 to charities and community initiatives.
Conyers Dill & Pearman staff dug into their own pockets to spread a bit of holiday cheer in time for Christmas.
Conyers donated to the Aerie Foundation in ...
DATE: Jan 03, 2011
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The Women's Resource Centre (WRC) is encouraging women to be mindful of their safety during the holiday season.
The days around Christmas are usually a quiet time for the WRC hotline, however it generally picks up again towards the New Year, said di...
DATE: Dec 24, 2010
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