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A man involved in a botched armed robbery that resulted in a suspect being shot has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars.
Umdae Woolridge, 25, pleaded guilty earlier this year to a single charge of burglary in connection to an incident o...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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A man caught with false passports now faces additional charges of money laundering and illegally obtaining a Bermuda passport.
Prosecutors said that while the defendant had a Bermuda passport in the name of Alfred Alva Thompson, they are unsure of hi...
DATE: Jul 29, 2015
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Unsettled weather is set to give way to sun just in time for the Cup Match holiday, according to the Bermuda Weather Service.
While the Island has seen bouts of heavy rain in recent days — including more than 3.6 inches on Saturday alone — meteorolog...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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St George’s will be open for business this Cup Match, with stores expressing hope that the sporting event will bring the town extra shoppers.
While a handful of stores will be closing their doors for the holiday, many others are set to open their doo...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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A pair of men arrested on the same morning for drinking and driving offences were today banned from the roads.
Both 36-year-old Franklyn Pearman, from Pembroke, and 28-year-old Levar Darrell, from Southampton, appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morn...
DATE: Jul 28, 2015
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A study regarding the possible dredging of Town Cut in St George’s has been carried out, sparking hope that “procrastination” on the project is finally coming to an end.
New mayor Quinell Francis is one of many in recent years who have voiced support...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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Plans to erect a new marina in the heart of St George’s in advance of the America’s Cup are still moving forward, according to developers.
While developers hoped the new marina on Ordnance Island would be up and running this summer, Mark Soares of Be...
DATE: Jul 27, 2015
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Leaders of several Overseas Territories including Bermuda released a joint statement following a Pre-Joint Ministerial Council meeting.
Representatives from territories (OTs) including Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Fal...
DATE: Jul 25, 2015
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More must be done to address the growing issue of obesity and diabetes, according to local endocrinologist Annabel Fountain.
A recent study found that almost three-quarters of participants were overweight or obese, while 42 per cent of adults reporte...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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About 400 people are set to perform at the Bermuda Tattoo 2015, being held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bermuda Regiment.
According to Major Dwight Robinson, the Regiment’s director of music, the October event will feature guest groups fr...
DATE: Jul 24, 2015
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