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The former Bermuda pilot boat St David is now in Mexico after being sold by the Government for $60,000.
The St David was in service in Bermuda for 24 years before Government replaced it in February with a new vessel, also christened St David.
Governm...
DATE: Oct 12, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 23-year-old man who abandoned more than 2,000g of cannabis at LF Wade International Airport had his sentenced reduced by a third yesterday.
Vincent Hewey was jailed for 18 months in February after he pleaded guilty to importing 2,156g of cannabis o...
DATE: Oct 10, 2012
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The One Bermuda Alliance yesterday criticised the Grand Atlantic housing development after it was revealed that one unit has sold to date.
Government said this summer that five people had been approved financing to purchase units at the Warwick site,...
DATE: Oct 10, 2012
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 47-year-old man remained in critical condition last night after a traffic collision at the Barker’s Hill roundabout.
A Police Spokesman said yesterday that officers and first responders arrived at the scene at around 12.45pm.
“Details are unclear a...
DATE: Oct 10, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A JetBlue flight travelling from Boston to the Dominican Republic was diverted to the Island yesterday after it was discovered the aircraft was losing fuel.
LF Wade International Airport general manager Aaron Adderley said: “The 150-seat Airbus 320 a...
DATE: Oct 09, 2012
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A physical education teacher lost her life savings after she was pressured into a scheme to “flip” foreclosed homes, Supreme Court heard yesterday.
Prosecutor Nicole Smith said Dianne Laird was assured she would get her money back in a matter of mont...
DATE: Oct 09, 2012
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A new online programme is hoped to link unemployed Bermudians with short-term work.
Bruce Gibbons said the Gibbons Community Day Labour Programme has yet to pick up steam but he believes it will inspire the community to get involved.
“I’m hoping that...
DATE: Oct 08, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermudian community activist, filmmaker and songwriter LA Virgil will be taking to the streets of Philadelphia next month to raise awareness of brain tumours.
On November 4, Ms Virgil will take part in the seventh annual National Brain Tumour Society...
DATE: Oct 05, 2012
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Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A serving police officer and his wife appeared in court yesterday accused of striking her young son with a belt.
The officer denies ever using a belt to strike the child. The boy’s mother however admitted using a belt to discipline the boy, but denie...
DATE: Oct 05, 2012
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A solar energy system installed at Gosling’s headquarters has already made a bigger than expected impact, according to the company’s CEO.
Nancy Gosling said photovoltaic panels installed at the company’s Hamilton headquarters were able to produce eno...
DATE: Oct 04, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
