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An outburst in Magistrates’ Court this morning resulted in a Devonshire man receiving a two-year prison sentence for unlawfully assaulting and threatening to kill a woman.
Tio Weeks, 37, admitted assaulting Beverly Pitt on her way to work around 6.30...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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A Pembroke man appeared in Magistrates’ Court this morning charged with four counts of sexual assault against a 13-year-old girl.
The man was not required to enter a plea as the charges are indictable.
He was charged with having unlawful carnal knowl...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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A condolence book in honour of the late Nelson Mandela is now available for signing at the Cabinet Office.
The public can pay their respects by signing the book today through to this Friday between the hours of 10.00am and 4.30pm.
This morning, Pre...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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Bermuda will join the rest of the world tomorrow to recognise International Human Rights Day.
The day is celebrated annually on December 10 to “reaffirm the importance of protecting fundamental freedoms for all persons.”
This year it comes just days ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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Bermuda faces “economic suicide” if the cuts proposed by the Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission are to be implemented, according to one of the Island’s main unions.
The Bermuda Public Services Union (BPSU) tonight issued a rebuttal ...
DATE: Dec 09, 2013
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A 55-year-old man is in stable condition in hospital after he crashed his motorcycle into a wall on Poinciana Road in Devonshire on Saturday night.
The man, from Pembroke, was travelling north when he apparently lost control of his...
DATE: Dec 08, 2013
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Refinements to the Government body tasked with overseeing drug treatment in Bermuda, along with forging a new drug master plan, were approved last night by MPs.
After the 16 to 13 defeat of an Opposition challenge to amend the National Drug Control A...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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The Ministry of Public Works has yet to submit required information and studies regarding the Heritage Wharf project, according to the Development Applications Board (DAB).
Five months away from the start of the 2014 Cruise Ship season, the board sai...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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The devastated owner of a confiscated pit bull puppy called yesterday “the saddest day of my life” — after being told via e-mail that her beloved Hershey had been killed by Government.
“I’m just in shock,” a distraught Gina Davis told The Royal Gazet...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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A proposed pedestrian bridge over Bailey’s Bay has been approved despite several objections from residents.
The bridge is intended to create a new amenity by linking sections of the Railway Trail, but some residents expressed concern the proposal wou...
DATE: Dec 07, 2013
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