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Parents need to be given the proper tools to tackle the issue of drug use by the Island’s youth, according to the Family Centre.
Responding to the results of the National School Survey, released yesterday, Martha Dismont of the Family Centre said she...
DATE: Apr 21, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two marathons in two days on two continents.
It’s an incredible feat that has left Mark Harris with countless blisters, and his running mate, Greg Tyers, equally as sore.
The 34-year-olds tackled the Paris International Marathon on Sunday. Two flight...
DATE: Apr 20, 2012
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Students are carrying guns into schools, according to a Government survey of the Island’s youth.
The National School Survey found 1.4 percent of students had taken a handgun to school in the past year; 2.9 percent said they’d carried a gun in that sa...
DATE: Apr 20, 2012
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A teenager who cursed at police on Front Street yesterday morning was fined in Magistrates’ Court hours later.
Jahsyi Smith-Wilkinson, 19, from Pembroke, pleaded guilty to using offensive words.
Crown counsel Nicole Smith said that around 2.05am, off...
DATE: Apr 19, 2012
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are warning the public to keep personal items safe and secure, particularly when leaving them unattended in a public place.
A police spokeswoman said: “Recently there have been reported incidents where items such as handbags and personal prope...
DATE: Apr 19, 2012
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Crime
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A judge has agreed to let police detain shooting suspect Cervio Cox in custody for 14 days in connection with an alleged double attempted murder.
Supreme Court heard that Mr Cox, 28, of Clarendon Road, Hamilton Parish, was arrested on Friday on suspi...
DATE: Apr 18, 2012
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Interested in becoming the next Miss Bermuda?
Women between the ages of 17 and 24 have until Saturday to sign up for the annual competition.
The winner, who will be crowned by reigning Miss Bermuda Jana Outerbridge, will represent the Island at the M...
DATE: Apr 18, 2012
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A St David’s man who admitted drunkenly hitting a stranger said he acted in self-defence, but later confessed he did not remember the incident.
Dion Burgess, 46, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court yesterday to assault following an incident on Front...
DATE: Apr 18, 2012
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A growing number of young males are waiting for role models to step forward, according to Big Brothers, Big Sisters.
Speaking to the Hamilton Rotary Club yesterday Patrina O’Connor, better known as Power Girl on Power 95, said the charity has seen a ...
DATE: Apr 18, 2012
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Homes and businesses can now install larger solar panels without needing planning permission under new rules.
Recently approved amendments to the Development and Planning (General Development) Order 1999 allow up to 400 sq ft of solar panels to be in...
DATE: Apr 17, 2012
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Environment
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
