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MPs Pass Bill To Make ID Checks Mandatory
The Liquor Licence Amendment Bill 2014 — which seeks to make ID checks mandatory before selling alcohol or allowing entry into licensed premises — passed in the House of Assembly yesterday [Mar 5]. The bill passed with support from both sides of the aisle, and will now head to the Senate and must also receive the Governor’s assent... Read more of this article
Liquor Licence Amendment Bill 2014 Tabled
The Liquor Licence Amendment Bill 2014 was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Feb 14], which seeks to make ID checks mandatory before selling alcohol or allowing entry into licensed premises. It also seeks to create offences for situations including failing to examine ID before the sale of intoxicating liquor to anyone who appears to be a minor,... Read more of this article
BSOA To Offer Chocolate & Champagne Night
The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] is getting set to host an event dubbed “Not Valentine’s Day Champagne and Chocolate Tasting,” promising to be an indulgent evening of champagne and chocolate tasting on Thursday, February 13 at 6.00pm. The event will feature decadent chocolate creations from local chocolatiers and wines and champagnes... Read more of this article
BSOA To Celebrate Chocolate & Wine Tasting
The Bermuda Society of Arts [BSOA] is getting set to host an event dubbed “Not Valentine’s Day Champagne and Chocolate Tasting,” promising to be an indulgent evening of champagne and chocolate tasting on Thursday, February 13 at 6.00pm. The event will feature decadent chocolate creations from local chocolatiers and six sumptuous sparkling... Read more of this article
Sunday Liquor Sales Became Law On Dec 24
The Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mark Pettingill clarified that the sale of liquor on Sundays became law on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 when it was assented to by Governor George Fergusson. A statement from the Ministry said, “Current holders of Licence A liquor licences do not need further permission from the Bermuda Liquor Licensing... Read more of this article
Sunday Liquor Sales Law Passes In The Senate
With the bill to amend the Liquor Licence Act passing in both the House of Assembly and the Senate, locals will soon be able to purchase liquor on Sundays. In last month’s Throne Speech, Government said they would amend the law to allow liquor sales on Sunday. The Throne Speech said: “The prohibition of alcohol sales by retail outlets on Sundays... Read more of this article
Police Inquiries Into Alleged Sunday Liquor Sale
A St George’s business is alleged to have gotten a little ahead of the planned new law, having apparently sold alcohol this past Sunday [Dec 15]. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is aware that a St. George’s business apparently sold alcohol during the afternoon of Sunday, December 15th. “This is contrary to the... Read more of this article
Sunday Liquor Sales Bill Passes In The House
A bill to change the law to permit liquor sales on Sundays in grocery and liquor stores passed in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 13]. Government first signaled their intent to allow Sunday liquor sales in the Throne Speech saying, “The prohibition of alcohol sales by retail outlets on Sundays has been a feature of Bermudian society for a long... Read more of this article
Suspended Sentence For 60 Yr Old Liquor Thief
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Dec 12], a 60 year old man pleaded guilty to stealing a litre of Dewars whisky, valued at $33.85, from Miles Market in June 2013. Gary Dillas was given a three month prison sentence, but the sentence was suspended for twelve months; and he was ordered to pay $33.85 to Miles Market today. Crown Prosecutor Maria... Read more of this article
Bill Tabled To Allow Liquor Sales On Sunday
A bill seeking to amend the Liquor Licence Act 1974 to permit the “sales of intoxicating liquor” on Sundays in grocery and liquor stores was tabled in the House of Assembly on Friday [Nov 29]. The bill said: Clause 2 amends the Third Schedule to the Liquor Licence Act 1974 to extend the permitted hours in respect of a Licence (A) holder... Read more of this article
Alcohol Plays “Major Role” In Traffic Fatalities
A new study by the Department of Health [DOH] confirmed that alcohol plays a major role in Bermuda’s road traffic fatalities. The study, entitled, “The Influence of Alcohol in Road Traffic Accidents and Fatalities in Bermuda over the Past Three Years” also found that there is a correlation between heart disease and excessive or prolonged... Read more of this article
$28.9 Million Of Alcohol In Circulation Last Year
7.6 million litres of alcohol valued at $28.9 million was in circulation in 2012, Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley said today [Nov 22] in the House of Assembly. Speaking on a recent report about drug and alcohol use, the Minister said: “The data indicates that alcohol has become engrained in the social culture in Bermuda, as evidenced... Read more of this article
