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A Bermudian man facing charges over an alleged $3.9 million heroin importation plot is due to stand trial in November in New York.
Rudolph Clarke, 41, of Sandys, was detained at John F Kennedy Airport in January along with fellow Bermudian Kyle John,...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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Court
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A stalled storm front brought the Island heavy rainfall and strong gusts yesterday, with the possibility of thunder storms lingering through today.
The Island took 1.18in of rain before 3pm. The hard rain led to flooding in some low-lying areas such ...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A 43-year-old man admitted stealing a bottle of liquor from The MarketPlace to pay off debts.
Richard Dill, of Long Bay Lane, Somerset, pleaded guilty when he appeared at Magistrates’ Court to taking J&B Scotch whisky without paying on July 21.
The...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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Court
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Eight mechanics at Bermuda Motors held a sick-out yesterday. A statement issued from the dealership said: “Bermuda Motors Limited confirms with regret that the mechanical technicians have all called in sick. We apologise for any inconvenience to our ...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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Skin cancer is a colourblind and fatal disease, according to Rhonda Smith-Simmons, education officer at the Bermuda Cancer Health Centre.
She told a meeting of Hamilton Rotarians this week that “skin cancer is the most preventable cancer, so it is re...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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Health
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A Middle Town landscaper was given a suspended sentence in Magistrates’ Court after leading police on a high-speed chase.
N’Tiko Smith, 29, pleaded guilty to several traffic offences, including riding an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle, failing to s...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A motorcyclist who was rushed to hospital after a rock face collapsed on him wants Government to pay for his bike repairs.
Marvin Iris, 32, is still in pain from the back injuries he suffered during the accident in St George’s on July 20 and his Hond...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
A 51-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened a Government Minister on the grounds of the Cabinet Office.
The Minister, who has not been named, is understood to have been in the car park when the man approached him. Police were ca...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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Crime
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A children’s rights campaigner has vowed to press on with her mission despite having her application for a child sex abuse charity turned down.
Debi Ray-Rivers says Bermuda needs better laws and resources to deal with the sexual abuse of children.
Sh...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Cup Match swimmers across the Island have been left with itchy, sometimes painful rashes, caused by an influx of jellyfish larvae in local waters.
Popularly known as “sea lice”, the rash struck many who enjoyed Sunday’s Non-Mariner’s Race at Mangrove...
DATE: Aug 03, 2011
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Other
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
