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St George’s mayoral contender Alfonso Harris is upbeat about his decision to drop out and leave the race unopposed for fellow candidate Garth Rothwell.
“It’s not a race any more, so Garth can get down to business,” the 50-year-old proprietor of Churc...
DATE: Jan 07, 2013
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Known for his outgoing personality and his love for life, tributes poured in with condolences yesterday for the family of 51-year-old Andrew Peniston, who died as a result of a fatal road crash.
The Smith's parish resident sustained serious injuries ...
DATE: Jan 07, 2013
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A lone man wielding a bladed article robbed cash from the Belvin’s Variety at Flatts on Saturday night, police reported.
A woman employee at the Hamilton Parish store was threatened, but not injured, in the 7.15pm attack.
After demanding money, the m...
DATE: Jan 07, 2013
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Crime
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Newly appointed Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley has pledged to reinforce police resources and take a comprehensive approach to combat gang and gun violence.
Cognisant of the need to create viable employment in a recession however, the Minister...
DATE: Jan 07, 2013
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A “prolific” burglar with a $150-a-day cannabis habit had his sentencing deferred by the Supreme Court, for a social inquiry report, before his fate is decided next month.
The court heard that Neville Woods, 44, of St George’s, has been caught in a “...
DATE: Jan 07, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police are hunting a man who threatened a female shop assistant with a knife.
A Police spokesman said: "Around 7.15pm on Saturday, January 5, police officers responded to a reported robbery at Belvin's Variety in Hamilton Parish.
"It appears that a ...
DATE: Jan 06, 2013
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Crime
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A foreign national accused of importing more than 700 grams of cocaine to Bermuda was yesterday granted bail.
Dave Trotman, 39, from Barbados, was charged last month with importing a controlled substance and possessing a controlled substance with int...
DATE: Jan 05, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
When up-and-coming footballer Quintonio (Quin) Lema graduates from school this May, it will be a testament not just to his love for the game but the support of the community.
Parents Freeman and Shirley Lema could only do so much to put Quin through ...
DATE: Jan 05, 2013
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Citing “personal reasons”, St George’s businessman Alfonso Harris has dropped out of the mayoral race for the Old Town, leaving Deputy Mayor Garth Rothwell unopposed in the election for the head of the Corporation of St George’s.
“Garth is a good guy...
DATE: Jan 05, 2013
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Government is moving ahead with its general election promise of a two year suspension of term limits under new Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy.
But Mr Fahy also plans to impose meaningful penalties on employers who flout immigration rules.
Term li...
DATE: Jan 05, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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