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A simulated assault on a narcotics factory was the latest training exercise for the Bermuda Regiment in Jamaica this week.
During the operation, the soldiers of A Company assaulted and destroyed the factory, while dealing with improvised explosives d...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
It might have been a trip tinged with sadness, but a paddle in her favourite island’s clear waters was more than enough to bring a smile to Patti Svika-Buckner’s face.
A frequent cruise visitor to the Island, some may think Mrs Svika-Buckner has alre...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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Police are looking for a convicted burglar who has breached his probation.
Kawesi Simba Wilson, 36, is described as brown-skinned, of medium build, about 5ft 8in and having a short afro.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 295-0011,...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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A record number of people are taking part in today’s Catlin End-to-End. More than 2,500 walkers, cyclists and swimmers are signed up to take part in the 25th anniversary event.
Hundreds of walkers and cyclists will cover the entire distance from St G...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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Two 23-year-old men have appeared together in Magistrates’ Court, charged jointly with premeditated murder.
Devon Hewey, of Palmetto Road, Pembroke, stood in the dock with Jay Dill, of Horseshoe Road, Southampton.
They are accused of murdering Randy ...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police have issued a warning after seizing what are suspected to be high quality counterfeit US $100 bills.
A police spokeswoman said: “The suspected fake US currency was intercepted at a local financial institution and is believed to have originated...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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Bermuda-born singer Bailey Outerbridge will tonight open for Grammy Award winning performer Natalie Cole at a charity event in Stamford, Connecticut.
The event, organised by Dana’s Angels Research Trust (DART) is intended to raise funds to study Neim...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Alleged fraudster Kyril Burrows insisted Government got the goods and services it paid for, as he opened the case for his defence yesterday.
Mr Burrows, who with his wife Delcina Bean-Burrows is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of taxpayers’...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
For six-year-old Jayson Simons, the annual Agricultural Exhibition is one of the year's high points.
His entries this year included vegetables, pumpkin bread, papier mache oranges and a miniature “garden” in a recycled container.
Jayson submitted 24 ...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The “Step It Up” Middle School Summit kicked off yesterday with almost 500 of Bermuda's young people involved.
Addressing the crowd at the National Stadium, Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith said Bermuda belongs to the Island's youth, but before...
DATE: May 05, 2012
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
