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A robber smashed his way into a gas station in Hamilton Parish on Saturday morning and escaped with packets of cigarettes.
The incident happened at the Crawl Hill Tigermart gas station at around 5am.
Although no gas station employees were on site at ...
DATE: May 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The controversial bill giving a string of concessions to the developers of the island’s largest hotel was passed by legislators yesterday.
But in a lengthy debate, former Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson clashed with party colleagues when he declare...
DATE: May 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Financial Assistance Department has identified almost $500,000 in overpayments due to fraud and abuse, according to a Government report.
The Department of Financial Assistance Annual Report 2020-21 – tabled in the House of Assembly yesterday – sa...
DATE: May 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Labour
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Technical problems that frustrated Government services across the island yesterday and today were resolved last night.
A Government spokeswoman said tonight its e-mail systems were now operating and most of its services are running normally following...
DATE: May 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Activists in the British Virgin Islands have predicted widespread opposition to an attempt for direct British rule over the troubled Caribbean territory.
Former Bermuda Governor John Rankin, who became Governor of BVI in January 2021, faces sceptici...
DATE: May 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The City of Hamilton continued to celebrate the arrival of Spring yesterday with Flower Friday.
Passersby had the chance to spin the Flower Power Wheel for the chance to win a free bouquet in time for Mother’s Day.
The week concludes today with Spr...
DATE: May 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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Vance Campbell: Minister of Tourism: “This Government is determined to provide dignified work and economic security for its people. I urge the unanimous support of Honourable Members. This is the “new mindset of change” we must embrace. We have a...
DATE: May 07, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A schedule for Heritage Month with a full slate of in-person events for the first time since 2019 has been released.
Festivities start off this evening with the Friday Night Live comedy show at The Loft in the Emporium Building on Front Street, Hamil...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Entertainment
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Holders of youth driver’s licences have been reminded they could face a six-month ban from the roads and a $300 fine if they ignore crucial traffic laws.
Police highlighted that cyclists aged under 18 are not allowed to carry or “tow” a passenger or ...
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Transport
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
A man’s body was found off the shoreline at St George’s, police confirmed yesterday afternoon
DATE: May 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes