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A St George’s man has been charged with multiple counts of having unlawful sexual contact with a girl under the age of 16.
The 30-year-old defendant, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has denied six counts of having unlawful carnal knowledg...
DATE: Feb 16, 2017
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government and local grocers have partnered together to host a series of healthy and inexpensive recipe demonstrations.
As part of the “$aver the Flavour: Eat Well for Less” campaign, demonstrations are being held at MarketPlace and Lindo’s stores in...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Canadian woman has admitted conspiring to import synthetic opioid fentanyl to the island.
During an appearance in the Supreme Court yesterday Jacqueline Robinson, 25, from Courtice, Ontario, pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiring with other...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian spirit will overcome negativity to make Bermuda’s hosting of the 35th America’s Cup a success, according to Sir Russell Coutts.
Asked about threats to the America’s Cup by the Bermuda Industrial Union and the possibility of industrial actio...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Event
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences has hired environmentalist Chris Flook as its new Small Boat and Docks Supervisor.
Mr Flook worked as the collector of marine specimens at the Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo for 16 years and was well known fo...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Elliot Primary School students came out to spread well wishes to the public for Valentine’s Day yesterday.
As part of the school’s community service efforts, Primary 3 students visited the Hamilton Police Station to thank officers for their hard work...
DATE: Feb 15, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A massive bulk carrier made a visit to Dockyard yesterday morning for a fuelling stop.
The M/V Dragon arrived in the West End at around 7am yesterday, and is scheduled to depart at 8am today. The bulk carrier, registered in the Bahamas, is owned by M...
DATE: Feb 14, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Government has warned the public about a surge in influenza cases on the island. According to the Ministry of Health and Seniors, reports of fever, respiratory symptoms and influenza are all above normal levels for this time of the year.
A spokeswoma...
DATE: Feb 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Court reports were ordered on a man who yesterday admitted 16 dishonesty offences which took place since November.
Colin Landy Smith, 51, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to a raft of charges related to a series of stolen cheques.
The court heard...
DATE: Feb 14, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda has asked to be part of an international agreement fighting discrimination against women — but has kept the door open for exemptions on women priests and female conscription.
The Bermuda Government has signed up to the Convention on the Elimi...
DATE: Feb 13, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes