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A 32-year-old man has admitted driving while more than double the legal alcohol limit.
Joshua Mayho, of Warwick, pleaded guilty to providing a breath sample above the legal limit.
Mayho was stopped by police on Middle Road at about 4.15am on May 27....
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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A new register of land ownership will crack down on people who try to cheat vulnerable owners out of their property, MPs heard yesterday.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said the new land title registry would end a “sorr...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A law to crack down on illegal construction was backed by MPs yesterday.
Walton Brown, the Minister of Home Affairs, said the Development and Planning Amendment Bill 2018 was designed to penalise construction firms who carry out work without planning...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An anti-racism charity said international businesses should push for racial equity.
Citizens Uprooting Racism in Bermuda said companies should examine their policies, procedures, pay scales and benefits to create a level playing field.
Curb added it ...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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A controversial government minister told MPs last night he had refused to repair a wall at a Cup Match venue unless the club agreed to not invite the Governor to present the trophy.
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch told the House of Assembly that he ha...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A UK minister has vowed to tackle concerns over public registers of company ownership in Bermuda and other Overseas Territories.
Lord Ahmad, the UK’s Minister for the Overseas Territories, said he recognised the “strength of feeling” over the propose...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Pitbull terriers were taken off the banned list of breeds by MPs yesterday.
The controversial dogs are now on the restricted category, along with American bulldogs and American Staffordshire terriers.
Walton Brown, the Minister of Home Affairs, said:...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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Government has spent $125,000 to back the organisers of the Bermuda Heroes Weekend carnival.
Jamahl Simmons, the Minister of Tourism and Workforce Development told the House of Assembly that the financial backing would bring significant yields from “...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Camps designed to build children’s confidence and social skills are to be held this summer.
The Solstice Summer Camps for children aged four and older will include yoga, rock climbing and pizza making, as well as building with Lego bricks.
Eloise Pit...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Education
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
A 68-year-old man has admitted growing marijuana.
James Dallas, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to the cultivation of cannabis.
The court heard that Dallas was arrested after police were called to investigate trespassing at the old prison headqua...
DATE: Jun 16, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Court
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