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A “Cinderella” gunman who was convicted for a gang shooting after leaving his shoe at the crime scene will be eligible for parole two-and-a-half years sooner than orginally intended following a Court of Appeals judgement.
Anwar Muhammad, 24, had been...
DATE: Mar 24, 2014
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The House of Assembly has passed legislation to give judges greater flexibility to sentence murderers.
The Criminal Code Amendment Act 2014, if approved by the Senate and Government House, would end the 25-year cap on minimum sentences for convicted ...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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Crime
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Wedco chairman Ray Charlton has denied there has been a change in direction for the future of Victoria and Albert Rows.
Mr Charlton said he still hoped the historic buildings could be renovated should a viable option be found but that the development...
DATE: Mar 22, 2014
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A British hairdresser jailed for importing cannabis resin has had her sentence extended following a Supreme Court appeal.
Lauren Davies, 24, had been jailed for six months but Chief Justice Ian Kawaley ruled that Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner ha...
DATE: Mar 21, 2014
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Court
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A Hamilton Parish woman caught at the airport with $1.4 million of heroin was yesterday jailed for more than eight years.
Seanee Smith, 27, pleaded guilty earlier this year to possessing heroin with intent to supply in an incident on February 13, 201...
DATE: Mar 21, 2014
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Court
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Renowned celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is set to open a “pop-up” restaurant this summer at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.
‘Samuelsson at HP’ is set to open its doors on June 3 and will remain open until August 3.
Although open for just two month...
DATE: Mar 21, 2014
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A celebrated producer and a pair of international film critics have been unveiled as the jury for the Bermuda International Film Festival’s short film competition.
The jury is being headed by producer Jan Harlan who worked with Stanley Kubrick on ico...
DATE: Mar 21, 2014
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More money and personnel are needed to fight the battle against invasive lionfish, according to chairman of the Bermuda Lionfish Taskforce James Gleason.
Addressing the Hamilton Rotary, Mr Gleason said it was unlikely Bermuda would ever be able to co...
DATE: Mar 20, 2014
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Environment
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A Paget woman who ran over twin brothers in an early morning collision is seeking to overturn her conviction.
Addressing the Court of Appeal, lawyer Elizabeth Christopher said the trial judge mistakenly told the jury they could convict 51-year-old Tr...
DATE: Mar 20, 2014
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The 17th Annual Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to begin this Friday and today’s edition of The Royal Gazette includes the official 24-page guide to the week’s movies and special events.
This year’s festival, themed ‘Global Visions’...
DATE: Mar 19, 2014
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