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Two homeless shelters were officially opened yesterday after years of delays and promises. The homes, located on Marsh Folly Road in Pembroke, were converted out of shipping containers and built in partnership with the Salvation Army, Ministry of Pub...

A man was charged with causing the death of a motorist through reckless driving. Christian Sousa-Matias, 23, of no fixed abode, denied the offence and chose to have the case heard in Magistrates’ Court. Allen Trott, 46, lost his life after a moto...

Two grandfathers have pledged to fast out of solidarity with childhood suffering around the world. Lynn Millett, 70, and Glenn Fubler, 73, will stay away from solid foods for a day between Christmas and January 7 – and have encouraged others to do th...

A man who sought to overturn his conviction for possessing cannabis with intent to supply has lost his appeal in the Supreme Court. Shae Butterfield argued that magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo did not properly consider inconsistencies in evidence put forw...

A charity has increased the value of gift cards this Christmas owing to a rise in food prices. The Salvation Army normally hands out grocery store vouchers for $50 but this year has raised the value to $75 as it sees “a real increase in the cost to s...

A law designed to protect personal information could be further rolled out on a staggered basis by sector, according to the Privacy Commissioner. Alexander White explained that international businesses might be ready for data compliance while other o...

The island is still without a full time ear, nose and throat surgeon, more than four months after doctors said the shortage could cost lives. The Government has revealed that a private practice has now begun a recruitment “effort“, although health of...

Two veteran civil servants have been promoted to the position of director in different ministries. Kimberly Charryse Bean has been named the new director of the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, while Nea Talbot has been appointed the new di...

Young sports club members raised almost $800 in just two weeks for a family charity. Dandy Town Youth Academy raised the money for Family Centre and presented the organisation with a check for $784 yesterday. According to DTYA’s youth co-ordinator,...

A man who refused to be breathalysed after a road accident was banned this week from the roads for 18 months. Trovaughn Smith, 35, from Devonshire, admitted to the charge when he appeared in Magistrates’ Court. The court heard that police attended...