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Two US citizens found guilty of the importation of $102,400 worth of cannabis resin have had their sentences increased by the Supreme Court.
Marley Watkins, 39, a resident at the time, had his original Magistrates’ Court sentence of nine months, with...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Police will enforce the new curfew and issue fixed penalty tickets to offenders, it was warned last night.
Lawrence Scott, the acting national security minister, said that the curfew — from 12.30am to 5am — would start tonight and run until January 2...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
A man arrested in connection with the weekend murder of footballer Osagi Bascome has been released on bail, police said today.
The detective leading the investigation into the knife killing said that inquiries were being hampered by a failure by witn...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A children’s charity was gifted hundreds of toys after a charity wine tasting.
The donation to the Coalition for the Protection of Children came after Bermuda Wine Concierge raised $3,025 at the weekend.
The event’s guests were served authentic Itali...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Campaigns
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Trash collection schedules will be changed next week because of the Christmas holidays.
Trash normally collected on Monday will be picked up on Wednesday, and Tuesday’s waste will be collected on Thursday.
Wednesday’s waste will be collected on Decem...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A man yesterday denied possession of a folding knife and a string of road offences.
Enzi Mota-Ratteray, 20, pleaded not guilty in Magistrates’ Court to possession of the blade in Warwick in the early hours of yesterday.
He denied dangerous driving, r...
DATE: Dec 23, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Both burners at the Tynes Bay incinerator are back in operation, it was announced tonight.
Wayne Furbert, the acting public works minister, said that the second burner was returned to service last weekend.
Mr Furbert added: “The team of engineers hav...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Leadership in innovation has been celebrated by the economic development department.
The department presented awards to three technology entrepreneurs.
It was followed by awards to school-aged winners of pitches from companies who wanted problems sol...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A barbershop with a history of honouring community heroes has this year given its accolade to a doctor.
Ricky Spence, of Rickey’s Barber Shop, presented the “Most Outstanding Member of our Bermuda Community 2021 Award” plaque to Kyjuan Brown, the fou...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A former ballroom that has fallen into disrepair could be in line for major renovations.
The Ministry of Public Works has asked for expressions of interest to renovate and run the Grade 2 listed building in Admiralty House Park.
The Pembroke landmark...
DATE: Dec 22, 2021
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan