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Hurricane Katia remains a potential threat to the Island, but Bermuda is expected to miss a direct hit as the storm curves around the Island.
According to the 4.30pm forecast from the Bermuda Weather Service, Hurricane Katia remains a potential thr...
DATE: Sep 07, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bam! Award-winning celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse was on the Island last week, reportedly enjoying a meal at Port O Call restaurant.
Staff at the restaurant confirmed that Mr Lagasse enjoyed dinner and drinks on Thursday as part of a large group.
“We...
DATE: Sep 06, 2011
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Tourism
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
A homeless man was remanded in custody after he admitted breaking into two businesses and stealing more than $7,000 worth of goods.
Sonny Bell, 49, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, both of which took place in August.
Crown Counsel Cindy Cla...
DATE: Sep 06, 2011
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Motorcyclists will tomorrow remember the lives lost in Hurricane Fabian during the eighth annual Fabian Memorial ride.
The ride comes just a day before the anniversary of the deadly storm, which killed four people including three police officers.
Pc ...
DATE: Sep 03, 2011
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Accused killer Derek Roy Spalding yesterday denied murdering footballer Shaki Crockwell.
Mr Spalding, 36, from St George’s, pleaded not guilty in Supreme Court to premeditated murder and also to a second charge of using a firearm to commit an indicta...
DATE: Sep 02, 2011
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Two sisters yesterday denied stealing almost half a million dollars from their grandmother during a crowded arraignments session.
The Warwick women, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were both charged with multiple counts of theft and one count ...
DATE: Sep 02, 2011
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Court
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Garbage in the West End will be collected on Tuesday instead of Monday next week due to Monday’s Labour Day holiday.
In the East End, garbage will be collected on Wednesday and Friday.
A Government spokesman yesterday reminded residents that recyclab...
DATE: Sep 02, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Hurricane Katia is expected to turn closer to the Island over the next few days, but it is still uncertain if the growing storm will reach Bermuda.
Early forecasts suggest that the storm will make a turn to the northwest, bringing its path closer to ...
DATE: Sep 01, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda High School students this year earned the highest GCSE results among the Island’s private schools.
Principal Linda Parker said 94 percent of tested students earned grades between A* and C in five or more subjects.
The figures for both Warwick...
DATE: Aug 31, 2011
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Education
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Development Applications Board is expected to discuss plans for the controversial Park Hyatt resort today.
The proposed hotel is listed for debate on the board’s meeting agenda.
The concept of building a new hotel on the former Club Med site is w...
DATE: Aug 31, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes