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A pair of Newport-Bermuda race participants ran into difficulties this week while returning to the United States.
A crew member aboard Convictus Maximus may have suffered a spinal injury, and the crew of the 41ft sloop Avenir were forced to abandon s...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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The decision to grant a special development order (SDO) for Tucker’s Point should have been the subject of a Judicial Review, according to environmentalist Stuart Hayward.
“The court could have been asked to decide what studies the Department of Plan...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Shadow Finance Minister Bob Richards came under fire by the PLP this week following his criticism of Government efforts to appease the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
While the Progressive Labour Party said Mr Richards proposed...
DATE: Jun 27, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Pembroke man accused of handling ammunition had his charges dismissed in Magistrates’ Court.
Julian Washington, 22, was remanded last month on charges he handled a 0.45 calibre cartridge on or about January 8 in Pembroke.
Mr Washington was not requ...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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A saleswoman who gave a customer an unauthorised discount was given a conditional discharge for the offence.
Lakeisha Simmons, 37, was fired from her job at the Dollar Depot in Hamilton Parish as a result, Magistrates’ Court heard.
Crown counsel Nico...
DATE: Jun 25, 2012
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Health Foundation honoured Sir John Swan on Friday for a lifetime of service to the Island.
In a well-attended ceremony at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess, the former premier was presented the Tenth-Annual Salute to Service Award.
Acceptin...
DATE: Jun 23, 2012
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Transportation Minister Walter Roban dismissed allegations of systemic problems in the Department of Public Transportation as “erroneous and malicious”.
He said a shipping error was to blame for a lack of tyres that saw 18 buses taken off the roads.
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DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Two barbers yesterday admitted committing sexual offences against a 15-year-old girl.
Joshua Boorman, 21, of Middle Road, Southampton pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault.
Sean Evans, 23, of Scott's Hill Road, Sandys, pleaded guilty to havin...
DATE: Jun 22, 2012
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A former retail store on Wesley Street could soon become a new cafe, according to a planning application.
The application by ASW House Ltd, would include several changes to the property, including renovations to an existing kitchen and the constructi...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Neighbourhoods must stand together to tackle the issue of crime, according to National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief.
Speaking at a recent meeting organised by the Progressive Labour Party, Mr Perinchief told an audience of almost 100 west end r...
DATE: Jun 21, 2012
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Politics
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
