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Antonio Duke, 48, of Cobbs Hill, Paget, told Magistrates’ Court his licence was essential for his job at a local fencing company — and his boss came to court to plea on his behalf.
The court heard this morning that Duke was stopped on September 23, 2...
DATE: Apr 25, 2013
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Around 800 people have signed an online petition supporting the legalisation of cannabis.
The site ‘Legalize Marijuana in Bermuda’ was set up four weeks ago on the social site Facebook, where as of yesterday it had garnered just under 1,000 “likes”.
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DATE: Apr 25, 2013
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A “slip” in the law mistakenly omitted a mandatory roads ban for motorists who plead guilty to driving while impaired, Attorney General Mark Pettingill yesterday acknowledged.
But the courts still retain full liberty to apply the 18-month suspension ...
DATE: Apr 25, 2013
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A years-old dispute with Planning saw a City of Hamilton alderman brought before Magistrates’ Court.
Carlton Simmons pleaded not guilty to failing to remove an unlawful metal gate across a right of way, and was given a July date for trial. Magistrate...
DATE: Apr 25, 2013
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A legal loophole saw a motorist escape disqualification — despite admitting in court to driving while impaired.
Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo said a “blunder” during amendments to the Island’s drink driving laws had left out the mandatory 12 months’ dis...
DATE: Apr 24, 2013
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Jonathan Bell
A “community beautification” initiative will bring out volunteers to spruce up needy homes in North East Hamilton.
The three-day campaign, augmented for one day by a team of 50 US Coast officer cadets, is aimed at launching a long-term commitment to ...
DATE: Apr 24, 2013
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A mother of three fought back tears as she told a jury how a group of young men forced their way into her home.
Four people were yesterday jointly charged in the Supreme Court for the armed invasion of the Middle Road, Devonshire residence.
Terrence ...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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Doctors aren’t the only ones witnessing a rise in patients who can’t pay: social assistance agencies also report an increase in medical arrears.
“We have certainly seen an increase in clients coming in with debts of all kinds — but unpaid medical bil...
DATE: Apr 23, 2013
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One year after she had to postpone the trip, a St David’s student is off to the US — thanks to generous sponsors in Bermuda.
“It’s a ten-day conference, meeting new people, exploring politics and debate,” said Staesha Pitcher of the upcoming Global Y...
DATE: Apr 22, 2013
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A desperate Pembroke mother said gang-fuelled bullying has left her with no choice but to leave the Island with her sons.
The woman, who asked that her name not be used, said teenage boys from her neighbourhood were regularly “jumped” if they went in...
DATE: Apr 22, 2013
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