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A Bermuda Day message from the Queen was issued this afternoon by Rena Lalgie, the Governor, as the island readies for its national day of celebration.
“As you celebrate the important occasion of your Bermuda Day, I would like to congratulate your Pr...
DATE: May 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 26-year-old man was sentenced yesterday to spend 15 years behind bars for the “execution-style” shooting of a man he described in court as a little brother.
Daquan “Smokey” Williams pleaded guilty in the Supreme Court last year to charges that he u...
DATE: May 26, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Police Service has temporarily closed its Criminal Records/Vetting Office for public inquiries.
A spokeswoman said the office is expected to resume normal operations tomorrow.
She added: “Telephone messages may be left at 247-1750 and sta...
DATE: May 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season is set to begin next week, and experts on both sides of the Atlantic have warned that it could be a busy one.
Both the US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the UK’s Meteorological Office have...
DATE: May 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Supreme Court judge has recused herself from hearing cases involving former Premier Ewart Brown.
Puisne Judge Shade Subair Williams had been set to preside over two matters involving Dr Brown, including a criminal case regarding 13 charges of offic...
DATE: May 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A man jailed for 30 years for a daylight shooting in Hamilton is expected to return to court next month to fight against his conviction.
Jahmico Trott, who was found guilty of attempted murder in connection with a 2017 shooting on Court Street, Pembr...
DATE: May 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are investigating burglaries at two Hamilton businesses that took place early yesterday.
According to a police spokesman, it is believed that two men broke into P-Tech at the junction of Reid Street at Queen Street at about 1.40am.
The spokesm...
DATE: May 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Sandys man pleaded guilty yesterday to a five-month burglary spree in which he stole cash, alcohol and jewellery from the Anglican Cathedral, homes and businesses.
Jahroy Simons, 36, admitted 19 offences that took place between July and December la...
DATE: May 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Government has put out a request for proposals to replace damaged struts on Canal Road in Pembroke.
The one-way portion of the road that runs from Palmetto Road past the WER Joell Tennis Stadium to the roundabout at Laffan Street was blocked off ...
DATE: May 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Public schools will close days earlier than previously scheduled as the Government works to move forward with education reform.
Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, told the House of Assembly this morning that the school year will end on Friday,...
DATE: May 23, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes