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Major solar and wind power projects could soon come to fruition as the Island's major electricity supplier examines alternative power sources to help Bermuda's growing energy needs, a meeting heard last night.
Belco President Andrew Parsons said: “Ho...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Five men were this afternoon charged with bringing $3.4 million of cannabis into Bermuda.
The men stood in Magistrates' Court in a packed courtroom with eight police in attendance.
Carlos Rogers, 41, of Somerset Road, Somerset, Kwesi Hollis, 36, of ...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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A man pleaded guilty to murdering his estranged girlfriend this morning, moments before his trial was due to start.
Jermaine Pearman, 37, slit the throat of 23-year-old prison officer Shakeya DeRoza, cut her jugular vein and stabbed her in the heart ...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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A Pembroke man was injured in a scuffle with a burglar who entered his apartment and attacked him with a blade.
The 39-year-old man suffered injuries to his face in the attack, which happened yesterday at 3.25am.
He declined medical treatment.
Accord...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Owain Johnston-Barnes
Community Minister Glenn Blakeney has stated Government’s new entertainment task force will respond to concerns over security restrictions on live entertainment.
Asked about the amendments to the Liquor License Act of 1974, Mr Blakeney said: “This la...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Golfers have a chance to enjoy more time on the green after giving up some red.
People who donate blood along with a friend within the next three months can play two rounds of golf at Riddell’s Bay Golf and Country Club for the price of one.
The pro...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Premier Paula Cox enjoys a soaring popularity as she beds in as leader of the Country, according to a new poll by Research Innovations.
Ms Cox has a favourability rating of 84 percent meaning more than eight out of ten people liked the Premier in the...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Politics
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Ten workers have been laid off at Paterson Contracting due to the sluggish construction industry.
The local company, which employs 35 people and is based on Harbour Road, has issued lay-off letters to eight Bermudians and two foreign workers.
Financi...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Sam Strangeways
A father-of-four has been jailed for five years for importing $40,000 worth of cannabis into Bermuda.
Lincoln Christopher, 40, from St George's, brought the drugs in through LF Wade International Airport.
He pleaded guilty in November and was bailed ...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Despite the continuing decline in retail sales Dockyard shops could be facing a better summer thanks to additional cruise visitors.
The majority of shops, however, will not benefit from an 11 percent increase in cruise ship visitors, according to the...
DATE: Jan 25, 2011
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Tourism
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