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A random sampling of Bermuda’s motoring public welcomed word that police will implement tougher tactics to clamp down on bad driving habits.
This after police released photographs of ‘rogue’ motorists committing driving offences on Bermuda’s roads.
T...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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Crime
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A 44-year-old man who told police he wanted to go to jail to “fatten up”, was yesterday granted his wish.
Richard Dill was arrested outside Somerset MarketPlace after a cashier saw him stuff two packages of meat down the back of his pants, and walk o...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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Court
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Betting shops did a brisk trade as patriotic locals put their money — and lost it — on Bradford City this weekend.
“We would have had quite a few huge payouts if Nahki Wells had scored and Bradford had won,” admitted Sea Horses boss Lee Beauchamp.
“B...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Organisers expect hundreds of people to turn up at a march on Parliament this Friday to protest the elimination of term limits and demand more consultation on the work permit policy review.
The group behind the effort, “concerned Bermudians”, is also...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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Criticism of outgoing Fire Chief Vince Hollinsid came as a “surprise and a disappointment” to Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley.
Mr Dunkley said he didn’t intend to get involved in a “back and forth” between Fire Service Association President Al...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The 20 fresh officers promised by Government for police will be recruits who have passed the first step in their qualifications.
Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley made the clarification after confirming that a pool of suitable candidates were “r...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The 40th anniversary of the St George’s Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps saw a Colours ceremony and prizegiving over the weekend.
The unit, known as TS Admiral Somers, was feted by Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley, with MP Nandi Davis and Government Sen...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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Other
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Volunteers and former board members of the Committee of 25 are concerned about the charity’s leadership due to a lack of audited financial statements.
The charity recently submitted three years of unaudited statements to the Registry General, but one...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Other
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Keep Bermuda Beautiful has partnered with area businesses to get rid of garbage in the canal along Mill Creek.
Volunteers removed litter and packing materials from the water, mangroves and roadside on Saturday following community requests to improve ...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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A crackdown on bad driving will not divert resources from everyday work, police have announced.
Instead all officers will be obliged to ticket motorists they see breaking the law over the coming months.
Inspector Phil Lewis of the Roads Policing Uni...
DATE: Feb 26, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell