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A 45-year-old man who admitted he inappropriately touched a teenage girl was yesterday sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment.
Dwayne David Beach pleaded guilty in October to kissing the 14-year-old’s cheek, pressing his body against hers for a sexual ...
DATE: Dec 15, 2010
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Deputy Governor David Arkley said that while some are concerned about growing violence, he did not feel that Bermuda was a dangerous place.
Addressing the Hamilton Rotary Club today, Mr Arkley said: “Some might say Bermuda has become a dangerous plac...
DATE: Dec 14, 2010
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Lottery homes in St David’s will not be occupied by Christmas, but will be ready in the first quarter of 2011, according to Government Senate leader David Burch.
Addressing the Senate yesterday, Senator Burch said: “We fully recognise and share the d...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda yesterday joined the rest of the world in celebrating Human Rights Day.
This year, the Human rights Commission joined with the Bermuda National Gallery (BNG) in hosting a ‘Human Writes’ workshop.
Around 40 students took part in a creative wri...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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Other
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
An amendment aimed at allowing longer leases on former baselands was passed this week in the Senate, bringing a redevelopment project at the 9 Beaches Resort closer to reality.
Presenting the amendment, Government Senator Cromwell Shakir said: “Hopef...
DATE: Dec 11, 2010
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Businesses in the western parishes came together yesterday to present a unified front against anti-social behaviour.
MarketPlace, White’s, Raynor’s Service Station and Ceasar’s Pharmacy were among businesses that met with police as part of a newly re...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Lottery homes in St David’s will not be occupied by Christmas, but will be ready in the first quarter of 2011 according to Government Senate leader David Burch.
Senator Burch said: “We fully recognise and share the disappointment felt by the lottery ...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The United Bermuda Party has called for Government to cut spending to keep the Island from falling deeper into debt.
Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, Opposition Senate leader Jeanne Atherden said that while Premier Paula Cox had promised savings,...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Businesses in the western parishes came together yesterday to present a unified front against anti-social behaviour.
MarketPlace, White’s, Raynor’s Service Station and Ceasar’s Pharmacy were among businesses that met with police as part of a newly re...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Susan Jackson, daughter of United Bermuda Party MP Louise Jackson, was yesterday named the UBP candidate for Southampton East Central.
Ms Jackson will be running against Minister of Health Zane DeSilva for the seat.
Southampton East Central is expect...
DATE: Dec 10, 2010
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes