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A cruise ship passenger found himself in Magistrates’ Court this morning after cannabinoids were found in his cabin.
Michael Platt, 25, from New York, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing the controlled substance and possessing drug equipment, spe...
DATE: Jun 16, 2017
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A Paget woman who forced a police car to take evasive action was banned from the roads after admitting drink driving.
Sophia Lightbourne, 40, this morning pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while over the legal blood-alcohol limit.
The court heard...
DATE: Jun 16, 2017
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A man in Paget suffered head and hand injuries after falling from a ladder this afternoon.
According to Acting Lieutenant Russann Francis of the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service, firefighters responded to a report of an industrial accident on Bostock ...
DATE: Jun 16, 2017
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A Southampton man was this morning charged with importing more than 1½ kilograms of cocaine into the island.
Charmari Burns, 23, appeared in Magistrates’ Court to face charges of possessing cocaine with intent to supply and importing the controlled d...
DATE: Jun 16, 2017
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A Bermudian researcher teaching in Texas may no longer be by the ocean, but she is still focusing on water.
Joni Charles, a professor at Texas State University, has spent years researching how groundwater is regulated and protected.
“I have always be...
DATE: Jun 15, 2017
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Superyacht captains and owners took part in a special welcome function this week, organised by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, inviting them to return to the island.
Addressing the crowd, Kevin Dallas, BTA CEO, urged participants to enjoy as much of t...
DATE: Jun 15, 2017
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A Bermudian fashion designer is making her final preparations before her work is featured at an Atlanta show.
Desiree Riley said she was stunned to discover she had been selected as a featured designer for the Pitch Black Fashion Weekend being held i...
DATE: Jun 15, 2017
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Bermuda is set to celebrate the music of Bob Marley at the Marley Festival on June 24.
The concert, to be held at Snorkel Park, will feature Ky-mani Marley and Konfrontation, a 12-piece band, performing a collection of his own music along with tribu...
DATE: Jun 15, 2017
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A Pennsylvania woman was fined in Magistrates’ Court this morning after she admitted possessing cannabis.
Florence Drapczynski, 68, of North Wales, pleaded guilty to charges of possessing the controlled drug and drug equipment — a pair of pipes.
Cind...
DATE: Jun 15, 2017
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Dennis Lister III, Quinton Butterfield and Crystal Caesar have been unveiled as Progressive Labour Party candidates for the General Election.
All three are set to fight for seats won by One Bermuda Alliance candidates in the 2012 General Election.
Mr...
DATE: Jun 15, 2017
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Owain Johnston-Barnes