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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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A Bermudian man has been jailed for 16 years in Britain after being convicted of raping and repeatedly assaulting a woman over a three-day period.
Andrew Williams, 29, was found guilty in Snaresbrook Crown Court of rape and causing grievous bodily ha...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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A Devonshire man who cursed at a neighbour after she called the police to complain about his shouting was sentenced yesterday to time already served in custody.
Chesterfield Robinson, 54, pleaded guilty to a charge of using threatening words towards ...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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Two men convicted of the premeditated murder of David Clarke will serve at least 25 years behind bars before becoming eligible for parole.
Darrion Simons, 21, and Jahkeo LeShore, 32, both received life sentences yesterday for the 2011 killing, along ...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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Sections of the Botanical Gardens and the Arboretum have been reopened as the Department of Parks continues its post-hurricane cleanup work.
According to a spokeswoman, the Department has now completed major clearance works to roadsides and schools, ...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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Two men have been cleared of attempted murder charges following a month-long Supreme Court trial.
Devon Hewey, 26, and Cervio Cox, 31, were yesterday found not guilty of attempting to murder Levon Thomas early on the morning of March 24, 2012, and us...
DATE: Nov 04, 2014
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