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Immigration authorities need to “name and shame” lawbreaking employers, Bermuda Industrial Union president Chris Furbert last night told a workers’ meeting.
Mr Furbert and BIU head organiser George Scott met with about 30 construction workers to air ...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The murderers of footballer Randy Robinson have been jailed for life — with 40 years before any chance of parole.
The unprecedented sentence was hailed by police as a “strong message” that would be heeded by would-be gunmen.
Killers Jay Dill, 23, and...
DATE: Apr 05, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A woman had “a large amount of money” stolen as she walked through the City of Hamilton.
The offence took place “sometime on Sunday”, a Police spokesman said.
“The victim states she was approached by a male who made demands of money, he then made goo...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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Anti-drink driving group CADA will today host the first of two public discussions on the potential impact of police checkpoints.
The organisation has been campaigning to implement such checkpoints for several years, noting their success in reducing d...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Convicted murderer Norris Simpson has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal 2011 slaying of his landlady, Ida James.
The body of Ms James, 66, was discovered in a pool of blood on the floor of her Berry Hill, Paget home on the morning of...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A new application for iPhones will deliver maps, graphics and updates on the ongoing bid to secure protected status for the Sargasso Sea.
The app has been launched by the Sargasso Sea Alliance.
That partnership is a Bermuda-based scientific initiativ...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
FutureCare premiums will change next month, with Government injecting $3 million of capital into the programme to keep it affordable for seniors.
Starting May 1, all FutureCare clients will pay a monthly premium of $440 — bringing an end to the two-t...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Police are investigating a series of burglaries in Warwick they believe to be linked.
Jewellery, liquor and electronic items were taken from homes in Purvis Estate on Monday.
A Police spokesman said: “The complaint states they left their home secure ...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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Runner Lamont Marshall has been jailed by Supreme Court for aggressive driving that left two people injured.
The 28-year-old athlete was told by Puisne Judge Stephen Hellman: “You were an accident waiting to happen — and that accident did happen.”
Ma...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A teenager convicted of murder had his sentencing delayed after refusing to consent to a psychological evaluation.
But Puisne Judge Stephen Hellman advised 16-year-old Rashaun Codrington to cooperate with social workers, before he could be sentenced ...
DATE: Apr 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
