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Two men who were on a suspected stolen motorcycle were arrested and released on bail after a police chase through three parishes on Friday.
At about 3pm, police pursued the bike through Paget, Devonshire and Smith’s after the rider failed to stop an...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Parents and guardians of public school pupils were reminded to apply by the end of this month if they wish to receive $150 in support.
The Ministry of Education said that the deadline for assistance from the Government’s relief fund was October 31.
A...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The continuation of the trial of Sophia Cannonier and Michael Watson was delayed yesterday owing to the unavailability of technology to hear remote submissions at the Magistrates’ Court.
The married couple stands accused of breaking Covid-19 quarant...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The health minister “strongly” suggested residents get vaccinated against both the flu — after she got her own annual jab — and Covid-19.
Kim Wilson said: “I get the flu vaccine every year as soon as it is available.
“I know this vaccine is safe and...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
The Bermuda Police Service will be carrying out firearms training for armed police officers this week.
The scenario-based training will be carried out in and around the Prospect, Devonshire BPS headquarters area, as well as Middle Road and Montpelier...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A man pleaded not guilty to unlawful carnal knowledge of a teenage girl.
The 30-year-old defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, chose to have his case tried in Magistrates’ Court and yesterday denied the offence, which allegedly occurred...
DATE: Oct 25, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
Heavy rain and strong winds were forecast for tonight as an area of low pressure had a chance of becoming a tropical depression.
The National Hurricane Centre in Miami reported on the system which was to Bermuda’s south-southeast.
Its 9pm update said...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Firefighters were paid a visit by the Minister of National Security, who commended their “professionalism and dedication”.
Michael Weeks went to the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s airport operations division and Clearwater station.
He spent time w...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A former finance minister who lost a Progressive Labour Party leadership vote said yesterday he did not back any attempts to change the outcome.
In a post on Facebook, Curtis Dickinson also highlighted that he had no involvement in a march apparently...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Retroactive plans for an outdoor “private members club” in Flatts have been recommended for refusal despite “significant variations” to the original proposal.
According to the planning application, Lazy Corner was intended to be an extension of t...
DATE: Oct 24, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes