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A report by the Police Complaints Authority into the use of pepper spray on protesters last year is set to be released this week.
Asked about the promised report at a press conference, Wayne Caines, Minister of National Security, said: “We should hav...
DATE: Aug 08, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The island’s new Minister for National Security has called for the entire community to be held accountable amid an increase in violence.
Wayne Caines said the new Government would deal with the problem using a “multifaceted” approach and also reveale...
DATE: Aug 08, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Soca performer Destra Garcia had to call off upcoming shows after breaking her ankle at last week’s Cup Match Summer Splash concert — but the mishap was described as “a very unfortunate accident” by organisers.
Contrary to reports in the media in Tri...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The success of one of the world’s most famous logos was born on a beach in Bermuda 40 years ago, according to an article in the New York Post.
The “I heart NY” logo was given a trial run on the island by New York deputy commerce commissioner William ...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
Social activist Eva Hodgson has urged the Government to improve the plight of black Bermudians by “deliberately, consciously and publicly” tackling the island’s economic racial disparity.
Dr Hodgson, who frequently accused the previous Progressive La...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Makeshift marine non-crafts were again launched into Mangrove Bay yesterday for the annual Non-Mariners Race.
Several of the vessels created for this year’s non-race set their satirical sights on the recent America’s Cup and the defeat of the One Be...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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Livingston McKenzie tirelessly fishes at his favourite spot just outside the mouth of Devonshire Bay and his patience paid off just before Cup Match with a prize catch: a rockfish weighing more than 100lbs.
Most visitors to the South Shore inlet pref...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Two grateful students have been granted scholarships of $25,000 towards careers in computer networking and economics, courtesy of the Nicholl Scholarships.
The windfall in memory of the educational philanthropist Albert Nicholl will assist Antonio Ba...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A male motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Devonshire last night.
The victim’s bike collided with a car travelling the opposite direction on Middle Road, Devonshire, near the junction with Chaingate Hill, shortly before 9pm, according to police.
He...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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Other
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
A Smith’s man was banned from driving all vehicles after admitting driving while over the legal blood-alcohol limit.
Padraic O’Shaughnessy, 17, apologised to the court and his family for his actions, calling the incident a “wake-up call”.
The court h...
DATE: Aug 07, 2017
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes