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A rider was found to be carrying a knife after he injured his leg when his bike hit a wall following a police chase.
The incident happened on January 1 at about 4.55pm after officers ran laser speed checks on Middle Road near Store Lane in Sandys.
A...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
St George’s was back in form for New Year’s Eve, with mayor George Dowling III estimating a crowd of 2,000 in and around King’s Square by early in the night to welcome 2023.
Bye 11pm, the Olde Towne was packed with revellers dancing to the WallStree...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A blaze that broke out in thick undergrowth near the Transport Control Department on the west side of Pembroke Dump was subdued over several hours by firefighters.
There were no injuries in the fire, which swept over several acres of the marsh but di...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A rare cousin of Bermuda’s iconic longtail returned to the island last year – but neither of the eggs known to have been laid successfully hatched.
Miguel Mejias said in the latest edition of the Bermuda Audubon Society newsletter that at least four ...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
David Burt appears to have “learnt his lesson” on consulting over the upcoming Budget after being accused of sidelining Progressive Labour Party MPs ahead of the Throne Speech, according to a senior source.
The Premier drew fire from some backbencher...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Revellers have been praised for leaving Elbow Beach clean after the annual Christmas Day party.
According to Traci Burgess, the executive director of Keep Bermuda Beautiful, which
helps with waste management for the event, more than 1,300lb of t...
DATE: Jan 03, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
St George needs an urgent upgrade in transport links with the rest of the island, including a daily orange route ferry service, the mayor of the town has said.
George Dowling III said public transport across the world operated at a loss, but better ...
DATE: Jan 02, 2023
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Shaun Connolly
Awards were bestowed on five of Bermuda’s best in the King’s New Year’s Honours List announced yesterday.
Sheelagh Cooper, a tireless advocate for Bermuda’s children and vulnerable families, has been appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order o...
DATE: Dec 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A 78-year-old man who suffered serious head injuries after an accident involving a truck has died, police said today.
A police spokesman said: “Sadly, Bermuda has recorded its 11th road fatality for the year with the passing of the 78-year-old male p...
DATE: Dec 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The Bermuda Police Service have “shifted into high gear” for the new year’s weekend, with extra officers on duty across the island.
Superintendent Robert Cardwell said that there had been an increased number of officers on the beat in recent weeks, w...
DATE: Dec 31, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
