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A “sick, twisted man” who sexually abused a girl for a decade has been jailed for three years.
The victim said Terrence Pantry, 64, began molesting her when she was just eight years old.
The girl who cannot be identified by the media said she believe...
DATE: Sep 18, 2012
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The Island is “very fortunate” that no one was injured when the cruise ship Norwegian Star broke from Heritage Wharf in a sudden squall, Transport Minister Walter Roban said this afternoon.
“In the midst of a potential calamity, Bermudians came toget...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief this afternoon described an arson attack on a PLP MP's car as an "appalling attempt at intimidation that will be investigated and strongly prosecuted".
PLP MP for Pembroke South East Ashfield Devent was wok...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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Crime
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Fugitive whistle-blower Julian Assange might have found refuge in Bermuda — had he been prepared to gamble on a quirk of the Island’s 17th Century law.
Currently hiding from arrest in Ecuador’s London embassy, the WikiLeaks founder could have sought ...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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Jonathan Bell
Habitual thief Jason Liburd has been sentenced to a year in prison for another burglary-related offence.
Liburd, 41, of Rambling Lane, Pembroke, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to dishonestly obtaining stolen goods. He pleaded not guilty to anot...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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Court
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The owners of cafe chain Buzz Restaurants say their business is getting unfairly bashed as a company that doesn't want to hire locals.
Buzz owner Holger Eiselt said he was angered by the “slandering” of the business every time Buzz is mentioned in th...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Hundreds of volunteers took to the shores to haul away seven tons of trash for the Keep Bermuda Beautiful Annual Marine Cleanup.
The Saturday event, targeting 33 sites around the Island, is held in tandem cleanups around the world put on by environme...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Pamela Barit Nolan has resigned as Executive Director of the Centre on Philanthropy.
She has served in the role since November 2005.
The announcement was made by Chairman of The Centre, Brian Madeiros.
He said: “On behalf of the board, I would like t...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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A cruise ship passenger admitted stealing spa supplies while en route to the Island.
William James Mullen, a 46-year-old New Jersey resident, pleaded guilty in Magistrates’ Court to stealing nearly $3,000 of spa goods and a Royal Caribbean Sea Pass C...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An Indian waiter who was rescued from drowning was reunited with the beach volleyball team that saved his life.
Rama Gupta, who has made a complete recovery from his ordeal at Horseshoe Beach on August 27, said: “I am very happy and very thankful.”
H...
DATE: Sep 17, 2012
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