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Shooting victim Raymond (Yankee) Rawlins was only 47-years-old when he died, but he’d encountered enough crime, violence and heartache to fill several lifetimes.
He had alleged links to the criminal underworld, but was also well-regarded by many in ...
DATE: Jun 11, 2011
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Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Shooting victim Raymond (Yankee) Rawlins was only 47-years-old when he died, but he’d encountered enough crime, violence and heartache to fill several lifetimes.
Known on the streets as Original Gangster, Mr Rawlins “was looked up to by other gang m...
DATE: Jun 10, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The number of people taking advantage of free food programmes has risen dramatically in recent months, according to charities involved in feeding the needy.
Seven organisations who dish out meals around the Island have joined together to form the Ber...
DATE: Jun 10, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Bermuda has reserved the right to deny assistance to America in criminal cases where the latter is seeking the death penalty, a US Senate committee heard this week.
The two countries signed a mutual legal assistance treaty to tackle money launderers,...
DATE: Jun 09, 2011
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Sam Strangeways
A probe launched more than 19 months ago into sexual misconduct allegations at the Bermuda Regiment has yet to be completed by the Human Rights Commission.
The news was revealed by Senator LaVerne Furbert, Junior Minister for Youth, Families, Sports ...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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Sam Strangeways
The e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of more than 1,200 people have been published on Government’s website.
The sensitive data was available to view last week on a customer feedback page concerning the Transport Control Department at www.gov.b...
DATE: Jun 06, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Attacks on women are likely to rise as a result of Bermuda’s struggling economy, according to a charity boss.
Elaine Williams, executive director of the Women’s Resource Centre (WRC), told an Amnesty event on Saturday evening that the recession would...
DATE: Jun 02, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A gay travel company due to arrive here today with a cruise ship full of visitors has pledged not to be put off Bermuda by the homophobic comments of preacher Scott Smith.
The Celebrity vessel Summit is expected at Dockyard first thing this morning w...
DATE: Jun 01, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Women are encouraged to attend a workshop on personal safety and awareness after a sex attack in broad daylight at the weekend.
The Women’s Resource Centre, on Point Finger Road, is holding the session on July 18 to teach females how to protect thems...
DATE: May 31, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Violent gangs are recruiting members as young as eight on Facebook and Twitter and luring slightly older children on BlackBerry phones, a detective revealed last night.
Gang expert Sergeant Alex Rollin told a meeting for families at Elliot Primary Sc...
DATE: May 31, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
