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Govt wants to know about your drug of choice

The Department for National Drug Control will be conducting a new survey to obtain information on adult drug-use in Bermuda. The survey will be used to monitor the nature and magnitude of use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in our soci...
Oct 31, 2013
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Every day heroes honoured for their efforts

By Ceola Wilson Every day people who jumped to the rescue to save lives were honoured for their heroic efforts last night at the annual Bermuda Bravery Association Awards. Nine recipients were awarded with certificates of recognition by Governor Geor...
Oct 30, 2013
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Donald Scott staying silent on AG complaint

Cabinet Secretary Donald Scott is refusing to say if he is investigating an allegation of misconduct against a senior member of the Civil Service. The complaint was filed four weeks ago by businessman Harold Darrell, who alleges that a lawyer employe...
Oct 29, 2013
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Taking a second look: The ‘rebellious’ Princess Louise

When Princess Louise (1848-1939), the sixth child of Queen Victoria and wife of the then-Governor-General of Canada, wintered in Bermuda in 1883 she played a major role in the development of the Island’s tourism industry, her name remaining synonymou...
Oct 28, 2013
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Packwood formally named to run Bermuda’s Washington, DC office

Cheryl Packwood has been formally named the new Overseas Representative for the Government of Bermuda and Director of the Government’s office in Washington, DC. Ms Packwood, who served as CEO of Business Bermuda for six years, will be responsible for...
Oct 23, 2013
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"Dept of Statistics to hold open day"

The Department of Statistics is inviting members of the public to “meet the people behind the numbers” at its first open day tomorrow. The event is being held to celebrate Statistics Day in Bermuda and the Caribbean, with the aim of promoting public ...
Oct 14, 2013
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"Civil Service cuts not ruled out"

Premier Craig Cannonier has not ruled out future cuts in the Civil Service as the Island struggles to recover from recession. Mr Cannonier said: “As we move forward, we certainly can’t make any promises in that area. “The realities are out there, but...
Oct 11, 2013
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"Packwood to be named new boss of Govt’s Washington office"

Government’s Washington office is to get a new chief in an effort to make the facility more productive. The Royal Gazette understands that former Business Bermuda CEO Cheryl Packwood has been appointed to run the “semi-consular” bureau, replacing Dep...
Oct 07, 2013
Letters to the Editor

"Saving Govt money"

September 30, 2013 Dear Sir, Before the introduction of motor cars, and motor cycles in the late 1940’s all mail to and from Post Offices were done by horse drawn vehicles and pedal cycles. My postman would deliver mail by walking or riding a pedal c...
Oct 05, 2013
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"Powerful returns from dry dock"

The tug boat Powerful returned to Bermuda following several months of repairs. A Marine and Ports spokesman said the 25-year-old vessel left the Island on May 26 for Jacksonville, Florida, where it was slipped for a survey of the boat’s hull, rudders...
Sep 26, 2013
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"Infrastructure conference is not a junket, states Moniz"

Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz has hit back at PLP claims about a $500,000 strategy for major building projects. Mr Moniz said: “I’ve seen a small preliminary document which may have cost around $50,000. “The fact is the PLP talked about a lot of...
Sep 25, 2013
Opinion Writer

"Our number one problem"

Houston, we’ve got a problem. It’s a great line from a pretty good movie (Apollo 13) and by its simplicity conveys effectively what lies ahead. Telescopic vision is not required. Eyes Wide Open (not Shut) will do. So it is, I think, with the work of ...
Sep 20, 2013
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