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A young woman jailed for ambushing and robbing two people at knifepoint has lost her appeal against her conviction.
Zharrin Simmons, 22, was found guilty in July 2012 of two counts of robbery and sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on each count, ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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A Paget man was put behind bars last night after he was convicted of causing a crash that seriously injured a lifelong friend through drunk driving.
John Wardman, 29, was found guilty by a majority verdict of causing grievous bodily harm to Alexander...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Campaigners urging people to drink responsibly over Cup Match hope to fulfil a lofty ambition this year — to spread their message from the sky.
Four seven-foot blimps are due to take to the skies warning revellers against getting too drunk or allow...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Seafood restaurants have been hit by the decline in the lobster harvest this season.
But they said they would sell lionfish, numbers of which have risen locally, if there was a stronger supply which was ready to eat.
A report from the Department of E...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Bermudians may have a well-known reputation for being warm and welcoming, but visitors to our shores are still overwhelmed by the hospitality of their hosts, according to a survey.
For the friendliness of the Island exceeded the expectations of almos...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Culinary superstar Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s Bermuda pop-up restaurant has welcomed celebrity chef and TV’s Top Chef finalist Jen Carroll to lead it through its final weeks before closing on August 3.
The hugely popular Samuelsson at HP, at the Fairm...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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MPs are set for a busy session in the House of Assembly today in what will be the final sitting of Parliament before the summer break.
But The Royal Gazette has been unable to confirm whether Opposition MPs will return to the chamber after they boyco...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
An eight-month adoptions delay that led to frustration and heartache for would-be new parents should now be at an end, according to Child and Family Services director Alfred Maybury.
However, more stringent adoption regulations now in force come with...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Efforts to roll out renewable energy will help to address “an urgent need in the community”, the House of Assembly heard this morning.
The development of eco-friendly projects such as solar photovoltaic farms is under consultation, said Minister of ...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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By Gareth Finighan
Bermuda could punch well above its weight at future sporting events following the creation of a programme that will help athletes perform successfully “at the highest competitive levels”.
Unveiling the National Sports Policy in the...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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