Police record drugs seizure
seized a large quantity of what is believed to be cannabis and cocaine from a Pembroke home.
A Pembroke man and an American woman, both 24, are expected to appear in court in connection with the incident.
Police have also warned Happy Valley and Prospect residents to be on the lookout for a man who is reported to have stole $110 after entering a woman's home on Happy Valley Road around 6 p.m.
This is the second incident within three days in the area although Police are unsure if both incidents are related.
St. George's Police officers are also seeking the owner of an unclaimed pedal cycle at the St. George's Police Station which was turned in by a member of the public. The cycle is in excellent condition and can be reclaimed as long as some proof of ownership is shown.
MOTORISTS WARNED ABOUT RED LIGHTS POL Motorists warned about red lights Police are asking motorists to observe the proper procedures for traffic lights so that they can avoid accidents.
Motorists are warned not to speed up to catch lights before they change because this is a proven way to cause a serious accident. If the light is changing, motorists and pedal cyclists are advised to prepare to stop.
US AIR ACADEMY STUDENT HONOURED BDA US Air Academy student honoured A Bermudian enrolled at Florida Air Academy in Melbourne has been inducted into the private military high school's prestigious Air Force JROTC Warrior Element.
Honour student Cadet David Burt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burt of Pembroke, was selected based on his superior academics, military bearing and physical fitness, the school's admissions officer said in a statement yesterday.
The JROTC Warrior Element is an auxiliary of the Academy's Falcon Flight Chapter of the Kitty Hawk Air Society.
Cadet Burt is one of 350 students at the Academy only a handful of whom are inducted into the JROTC Warrior Element.
He will receive his private commercial licence to fly twin engine planes at age 17 when he graduates.
TEACHERS ATTEND FREE WORKSHOPS CON Teachers attend free workshops Government teachers yesterday attended any of a full slate of free Professional Development workshops yesterday with topics ranging from the environment to the arts to languages and mathematics.
Sponsored by the Education Ministry, the day featured guest and local lecturers at a variety of venues.
Visiting lecturers included Ms Denise Collins of the Paramount Publishing Company, Dr. Leo Edwards of the University of North Carolina and former Boston public school principal Mr. Sid Smith.
STEALING SPREE ENDS IN PRISON CTS Stealing spree ends in prison A Pembroke man was sentenced to 12 months in prison after a spate of thefts, including stealing from friends and family.
Aaron Campbell, of Midland Heights, Pembroke, admitted a number of offences including breaking and entering, theft and fraud.
Campbell's thefts included breaking and entering at the home of a former girlfriend and stealing, on two occasions, from his stepfather.
Three separate groups of charges were put to the defendant the first adding up to a total of more than $5,000 in stolen goods, including a motorcycle, and cash.
The second group of charges, put by prosecutor Sgt. Wilbert McLean, involved theft of cheques and fraud involving those cheques.
A third group involved breaking and entering and damaging a handbag beyond repair while looking for money. He also ate a hot dog worth three dollars.
Magistrate the Wor. John Judge sentenced Campbell to a total to 12 months.
Campbell asked for psychiatric treatment.