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The Progressive Labour Party pledged last night to unite the island’s citizens and put its children first as it unveiled its platform for the upcoming General Election.
Party leader David Burt told supporters that the PLP would accomplish more in its...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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Politics
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A man who smuggled more than $250,000 of cannabis into the island was jailed after the court rejected his claim that he was attempting to help a sick relative.
Andre Richardson, 36, admitted imported the drugs during his trial, but said he brought th...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The introduction of liquefied natural gas to Bermuda could risk an accidental leak which might result in a catastrophic event — far more catastrophic than diesel, gasoline or heavy fuel leaks, according to Greenrock.
As such the environmental group i...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A 20-year-old man who admitted stealing items from a Warwick beach has been tasked with 200 hours of community service.
Micah Perrozzi had pleaded guilty to a single count of theft related to an incident on the morning of May 18.
The court had heard ...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Lamb Foggo Urgent Care Centre will be closed tonight, according to Bermuda Hospitals Board.
A spokeswoman said nursing resources were being redeployed to the Emergency Department at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
“The ED is low on nursing st...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Motorists can expect some delays next week as the Ministry of Public Works continues road works.
On Monday, there will be a possible one lane closure along North Shore Road, Pembroke between Glebe Road and Band Room Lane during off-peak times, to acc...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Traffic through Warwick on Middle Road near the junction with Tamarind Vale was diverted last night after a crash around 8.40pm.
A police spokesman said the three-vehicle accident involved a 27-year-old motorcyclist who may have sustained serious inj...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The latest graduates from the Skills Development Programme were recognised at a ceremony earlier this week.
The 13 men and women were joined by dignitaries including John Rankin, the Governor, Michael Dunkley, the Premier, and Sylvan Richards, minis...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
An American tourist has been slapped with an $800 fine after he admitted refusing to give police a breath sample.
Darren Hill, 42, from Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to the charge in Magistrates’ Court.
The court heard that at around 5.15pm on July 5,...
DATE: Jul 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A murderer who launched a savage and frenzied knife attack on a Royal Bermuda Regiment sergeant in his home has been jailed for life.
Kenneth Leverock, who stands 6ft 5ins tall and weighs 280lbs, set upon Dejion Stange-Simmons with a blade shortly af...
DATE: Jul 06, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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