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Two speeding motorists were disqualified from driving in Magistrates’ Court yesterday after racking up too many demerit points.
The first defendant, Keaton Tannock, 23, of Somerset Road, Sandys, admitted two counts of speeding — one at 68kph and one ...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Lessons have been learned from the “Jetgate” affair, and the public will be made fully aware when Ministers travel in future, said Premier Craig Cannonier.
But with the Premier insisting that no code of conduct had been breached, it is unclear wheth...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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Politics
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Police arrested 13 people and seized a quantity of drugs and cash at a Warwick residence.
Officers attended the South Road dwelling on Wednesday around 10pm, following complaints of excessive noise coming from the property.
A Police spokesman said: “...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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Crime
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Bermuda High School celebrated the graduation of 40 International Baccalaureate Programme Students in a ceremony on campus.
Hundreds of family members and well wishers took part in the Senior IB Graduation ceremony, congratulating the students.
JayLy...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Several young Bermudian writers have been honoured for their contributions to the inaugural Blue Halo Writing Contest.
Students from across the Island submitted poems and essays explaining what the ocean means to them, and how the creating of the Ber...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda athletes who took part in the Boston marathon received their medals at a Government House ceremony yesterday.
Governor George Fergusson, a former Boston resident, said of the 16 runners who took part, seven did not get their medals on the day...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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A Sandys man yesterday denied possessing firearms, ammunition and drugs.
Christoph Duerr, 25, from Seawall Drive, pleaded not guilty to several offences during an appearance in Supreme Court.
Mr Duerr is charged with possessing two firearms and two d...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
MPs approved a bill meant to toughen control and penalties for importing contraband items into the Island’s prisons.
The list of contraband items includes cell phones, controlled drugs, firearms including imitation firearms and offensive weapons.
The...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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Government is taking another look at a proposed change to the Human Rights Act intended to expand the definition of harassment after an advocacy group said it would allow the police to harass people.
The Centre for Justice has launched a petition dri...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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Other
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A long serving member of the Bermuda Regiment was recognised by Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley for 40 years of service.
During his career WO2 Bernard Pitman has served under five Band Masters and five Directors of Music, as well as 12 Command...
DATE: Jun 04, 2013
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