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The Bermuda Police Service have said claims about “alleged indecent activity” at a football tournament are “wrong”.
While a police spokesman urged witnesses to offences to come forward, he said the rumours on social media about an incident at the Kap...
DATE: Mar 27, 2017
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The violence that has rocked the island in recent years has cost more than just the lives of young men, says Gina Spence.
Over the past seven years, she has worked with the families of more than 50 children who have lost fathers through violent crime...
DATE: Mar 25, 2017
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A Warwick man who admitted handling a firearm was yesterday sentenced to spend five years behind bars.
Quincy Simmons, 23, pleaded guilty to the offence in the Supreme Court last November after police discovered gun parts in his bedroom.
Prosecutor V...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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The OBA will not be introducing a commercial immigration plan to the island, according to Senator Michael Fahy.
In 2013, the Government said it was considering a scheme which would allow individuals to gain some residential and citizenship rights in ...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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A trio of events are scheduled to take place next week with a part of the proceeds going to combat human rights abuses.
On March 29, the Masterworks Gallery in Botanical Gardens will be hosting Artistic Reflections of Historic Bermuda, a silent and l...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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The Bermuda International Film Festival has been inundated with Bermudian short films this year as organisers prepare for the 20th annual event.
As part of this year’s event, the BIFF will be hosting BerMovie day on May 7, featuring films made by Ber...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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Organisers of this year’s tall ships regatta are still on the lookout for volunteers.
Nineteen tall ships carrying around 1,100 crew are signed up to take part in the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, which features stops in six countries and mark...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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Somersfield Academy students transformed themselves into notable personalities through their annual Wax Museum Experience.
The assignment stems from the students reading of a biography about someone that they admire, or have an interest in learning m...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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The Ministry of Public Works has announced a series of road work projects to take place this weekend.
According to a spokeswoman, the inside lane of Crow Lane heading towards town will be closed off tomorrow morning from the roundabout to just west o...
DATE: Mar 24, 2017
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The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has launched a private prosecution against a dog owner whose puppy was reportedly found chained to the ceiling, and later died.
Appearing in Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Kenneth Dyer denie...
DATE: Mar 23, 2017
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