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Akil Williams confessed to killing 18-year-old Jason Lightbourne on the morning of the shooting, a witness told the Supreme Court yesterday.
The witness further told the court that she saw Mr Williams viciously beaten at his home three weeks after th...
DATE: Nov 13, 2014
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Ajani Burchall has just celebrated his tenth birthday, but it is Bermuda Cancer and Health that is getting the present this year.
For the second time Ajani decided that rather than getting presents he wanted to have a charity football tournament with...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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A damaged roof at Lefroy House has sparked a war of words between the OBA and the PLP.
While Shadow Minister for Labour Relations and Seniors Derrick Burgess alleged that the Government prioritised a bus shelter over the senior home, Public Works Min...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce has delivered a mixed review of Government’s Throne Speech, supporting several initiatives while expressing concern about others.
Government announced that it was moving forward with modifying shippi...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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The Beachfest Emancipation Celebration made a bigger mess than organisers hoped this year, but it still took a step toward becoming a “green” event.
The Chewstick Foundation, Beachfest’s organisers, attempted to make the event environmentally friendl...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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The trial of a man accused of the murder of 18-year-old Jason Lightbourne began this week, with prosecutors saying the killing was revenge for an assault that took place hours earlier.
Prince Barrington Edness, 28, has denied a charge of premeditated...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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The Ministry of Home Affairs continues to work hard to get Bermudians back to work according to the latest Throne Speech.
Government said the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation met with 351 clients between January and May, and supported 46 smal...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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It is still too soon to make a decision on the future of the Island’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to Michael Dunkley.
While Government carried out public consultation last autumn concerning a proposal to turn a large section of the EEZ i...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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Police are warning the public to ensure their homes are secure following a recent series of reported burglaries across the Island.
A Police spokesman said: “Residents are reminded to secure their homes by ensuring all windows and doors are locked bef...
DATE: Nov 06, 2014
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A Southampton man who was impaired when he struck another car while overtaking a bus has been banned from driving.
Quinton Baisden, 27, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to driving while impaired last weekend.
The court heard that on Saturday morn...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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Owain Johnston-Barnes