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Court: Kyle Wheatley Sentenced To 2.5 Years

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:26:03 +0000

A former police officer was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison after being convicted of planning to pervert the course of justice. 34-year-old Kyle Wheatley pleaded guilty to planning with others to pervert the course of justice by destroying traffic tickets issued to motorists that were alleged to have committed traffic offences. The court heard […]

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Court: Man Sentenced To 3.5 Years In U.S. Prison

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Published On :: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 16:31:12 +0000

An American man convicted in a U.S. court of sexually assaulting a minor on a seven-day cruise from Boston to Bermuda was sentenced to 3.5 years in a prison, according to the U.S Department of Justice. A statement from the U.S Department of Justice said, “A Mississippi man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in […]

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Court: Man Sentenced For Knife-Point Robbery

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 12:17:12 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 60-year-old man was sentenced to more than three years in prison for the knife-point robbery of Belvin’s. Kevin Robinson had earlier pleaded guilty to robbing Belvin’s Variety Store in Flatt’s and to possession of a knife. The Crown stated that Mr Robinson had admitted holding a knife to the head of […]

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Court: Two Tourists Fined For Not Paying Bill

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2019 21:33:18 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Two American women were fined after pleading guilty to not paying a restaurant bill. Samantha Salafia, 25, and Kelly Yawgel, 25, ate at the Huckleberry restaurant at the Rosedon Hotel, then left without paying the $198. Police later arrested them at the Hamilton Princess after a manager followed them across the street. […]

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U.S. Officer Alleged To Be On Bermuda Cruise

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Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:01:42 +0000

An alleged cruise to Bermuda while on duty has an American police lieutenant facing criminal charges, with David Andrade “accused of stealing $11,538 in holiday pay for time off he wasn’t entitled to, including a stint he claimed pay for when he was allegedly on a cruise to Bermuda.” This is according to a report […]

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Court: Man Sentenced For Threatening Premier

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:51:34 +0000

A man who admitted threatening the Premier was sentenced to a year imprisonment plus two years of probation. Puisne Judge Charles-Etta Simmons handed down the sentence to Jared Gordon in the Supreme Court today, with time he has already spent in custody taken into consideration, with the court hearing he has already spent approximately 18 […]

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Playlist Partners With Atlanta-Based Studio 27

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:44:26 +0000

PlayList Management [PLM], a local talent management and development company, has joined forces with Studio 27, an Atlanta-based talent/development company. This partnership was created during PLM’s annual Developing Artists Program 2014, which was recently completed in Atlanta. A spokesperson said, “Studio27 Model and Talent, founded by director and owner Cheryl Harris, is a full artist […]

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“The Pirates Of Penzance!” To Be Staged

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:33:28 +0000

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Bermuda is getting set to present “The Pirates Of Penzance!” from October 9 through October 18, 2014 at the Earl Cameron Theatre at City Hall. A spokesperson said, “The last time a Gilbert and Sullivan show was produced by the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Bermuda was in 1996; […]

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Wine Down Wednesdays “Scandal Edition”

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Published On :: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:00:33 +0000

PinkSand Entertainment will be hosting “Wine Down Wednesdays – Scandal Edition” on Wednesday September 24th from 6:30pm at Muse Restaurant SkyBar featuring a Scandal quiz with prizes, video recaps, predictions for this season, conversation and more. The promo flyer said, “This month will see the return of ABC network’s hit primetime drama Scandal starring Kerry […]

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All Pirates of Penzance Shows Cancelled

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 18:04:50 +0000

All of the remaining run of The Pirates of Penzance have been cancelled due to the pending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo. A statement from the Gilbert & Sullivan Society said, “Dear Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Bermuda patrons, members, cast, crew and audiences,It is with a very heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation […]

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Shakespeare Schools Festival Cancelled

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 18:57:27 +0000

The 7th Annual Bermuda Shakespeare Schools Festival, scheduled to be held at the Earl Cameron Theatre this week is cancelled, as the students had missed too many practice times due to both Tropical Storm Fay and Hurricane Gonzalo. A spokesperson said, “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this will cause. “We spoke with the teachers at […]

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“Pied Piper” Pantomime Delayed Until 2015

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Nov 2014 14:14:47 +0000

Due to roof damage at City Hall in the recent storms, the Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society [BMDS] has postponed the pantomime production of the Pied Piper to January 2015, where it will will take place at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. A BMDS spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Musical and Dramatic Society has recently been […]

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Vacation Rental Renewal Deadline Extended

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:30:38 +0000

The Ministry of Tourism and Transport announced that the deadline for the renewal of vacation rental properties has been extended. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism and Transport has extended the deadline for the renewal of vacation rental properties. All current vacation rental property owners that do not fall under rent control, will […]

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Video: Bermudian Featured On House Hunters

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 11:00:25 +0000

[Updated] Just like in the words of the song, California dreaming was becoming a reality when Bermudian Danyel Thompson and her family arrived on the US West Coast from North Carolina. But for Ms Thompson the fulfilment of that dream had to include a bricks-and-mortar component: a family home. The TV reality show House Hunters […]

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WEDCO: Two Options For Albert Row Property

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:32:55 +0000

“For more than 15 years WEDCO has been searching both internally and externally for a solution which would see the restoration of Albert Row,” WEDCO said, explaining that they are still hopeful someone will come forward with a “workable solution,” however if not the only two options are to leave them in a derelict condition or […]

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New Units To Be Added At Harbour View Village

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:10:11 +0000

28 new three bedroom units will be constructed at the Harbour View Village in the east end, Minister of Public Works Lt/Col David Burch announced today. Minister Burch said, “Good morning and welcome to the Harbour View Village Condominiums. I am pleased to be joined today by the representative for Constituency 4, St. George’s South, […]

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Land Taxpayers Reminded To Submit Forms

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:28:14 +0000

The Land Valuation Department is reminding all land taxpayers to complete and submit the survey forms received in the mail during the first two weeks of November 2019, with forms available for download for those who have no received them. A government spokesperson said, “The Land Valuation Department is reminding all land taxpayers to complete […]

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Proposed New Apartment Building In Hamilton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 13:08:55 +0000

A planning application has been submitted for a proposed 68-unit apartment building on Church Street in Hamilton, with the application stating that it would be an 8 storey building, consisting of six above grade and two below grade floors. The address provided is 33 Church Street, which appears to be the area by the Cathedral […]

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Rental Property Owners Urged To Attend Meeting

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 13:11:15 +0000

The Bermuda Rental Association of Vacation Home Owners [BRAVO] is urging all vacation rental property owners and managers to attend a meeting tomorrow [Jan 16] at 6.00pm at Ignite Bermuda on Wesley Street in Hamilton. A spokesperson said, “All vacation rental property owners and managers are invited to attend a meeting to learn about the […]

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Column: Market Vacation Rental On Social Media

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:23 +0000

[Column written by Ade Brown] Vacation rental owners should use social media to market their properties directly to a wide variety of potential guests. Social media can be used as a free advertising tool in reaching people all around the world. People can come across your page simply by scrolling through their feed, and every […]

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Govt Starts Legal Proceedings Over Caroline Bay

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 23:56:40 +0000

The Bermuda Government has “commenced legal proceedings intended to place the assets at Caroline Bay under the control of Provisional Liquidators.” Last year Finance Minister Curtis Dickinson confirmed that the developers defaulted on their loan, and since the previous administration provided a guarantee of up to $165 million for the project it “resulted in the government having […]

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Land Title Registration: Your Questions Answered

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00:56 +0000

[Written by Francesca Fox] A public register of land ownership in Bermuda was created for the first time by The Land Title Registration Act, 2011, which came into full effect in August 2018. Land Title Registration is intended to provide certainty of ownership backed by a Government guarantee, simplify proof and transmission of ownership, and, […]

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Video: BFRS & RBR On Hurricane Preparedness

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 02:40:50 +0000

Bernews hosted a News & Views panel discussion today [Oct 11], with Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service Divisional Officer Mark Taylor and Royal Bermuda Regiment Major Dwight Robinson discussing various aspects related to preparing for the approach of a hurricane and how their services respond during and after a storm. Strong winds swept across the […]

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Kremlin Files Shed New Light On Sub Disaster

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2019 12:00:54 +0000

The air of bleak Cold War irony which attended the incident now seems like something out of a John Le Carre novel. But the events which unfolded in the Atlantic ocean just north of Bermuda over those three days more than 30 years ago were only too real. On October 4, 1986 Ronald Reagan was […]

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21 Regiment Soldiers Promoted At Special Parade

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 14 Dec 2019 13:03:45 +0000

Some of Bermuda’s soldiers praised the career opportunities at the Royal Bermuda Regiment as they celebrated their recent promotions. They said the RBR offered the chance to develop themselves, network, and boost their chances in the job market, as well as providing a rewarding military experience and the opportunity to travel and gain extra qualifications. […]

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Bermuda’s First Coast Guard Unit Launched

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:14:55 +0000

[Updated] Minister of National Security Wayne Caines and Governor John Rankin jointly launched Bermuda’s first ever Coast Guard Unit today. A Government spokesperson said, “Earlier today [Feb 6], the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Wayne Caines, and His Excellency the Governor, John Rankin jointly launched Bermuda’s first ever Coast Guard Unit. “The Acting Commanding […]

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Major Beasley Appointed Commanding Officer

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 16:14:47 +0000

Governor John Rankin announced today [Feb 7] that Major Ben Beasley has been selected as the next Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. The announcement said, “The Governor, HE Mr John Rankin CMG, announced today that Major Ben Beasley has been selected as the next Commanding Officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, succeeding Lt […]

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RBR Medics Working With St John Ambulance

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:59:50 +0000

Medics from the Royal Bermuda Regiment are on standby to treat any injuries suffered by new soldiers at Recruit Camp. But they are also using some of their time to teach at St. John Ambulance to gain more qualifications as instructors through the medical charity. Lance Corporal Siva Senthanmaraikannan, 35, who qualified as an Emergency […]

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Royal Bermuda Regiment Association Launched

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:15:04 +0000

A new association designed to reunite old friends from the Royal Bermuda Regiment and promote service in the military has been launched. Major Preston Gill, the president of the Royal Bermuda Regiment Association [RBRA], said the organisation was designed to promote, foster and maintain the traditions and well-being of the Regiment and its predecessors through […]

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Regiment Troops Kitted Up For Covid-19

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:12:08 +0000

Soldiers in the front line of the battle against Covid-19 are equipped to do the job, senior officers said. Major Preston Gill, the RBR coronavirus response commander and planner, added that troops had been ordered to follow strict guidelines and were issued with protective equipment up to the level of risk faced. He said: “Everyone […]

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Chefs & Medics Back Up Front Line Soldiers

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:38:24 +0000

Soldiers on the streets to enforce the state of emergency regulations are backed up by a support team based at Warwick Camp. Royal Bermuda Regiment chefs and medics are working overtime to keep about 200 soldiers fed and fit – part of the engine room of the Regiment that powers its large scale provision of […]

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VE 75th Anniversary Observed At Warwick Camp

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:01:10 +0000

Earlier today [May 8], Governor John Rankin and the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines visited Warwick Camp to mark the 75th Anniversary of VE [Victory in Europe] Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe. The Governor said, “Current circumstances mean that we cannot mark the event with a parade or a […]

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Fisher Red Carpet Weekend: Tour de Columbus

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:06:42 +0000

One of the biggest questions many of my non-Ohioan classmates had when they were considering Fisher for their MBA was “What is there to do in Columbus?”  The answer to that question reveals that Columbus is a vibrant and thriving city with something for everyone.  But don’t take my word for it, why not come … Continue reading "Fisher Red Carpet Weekend: Tour de Columbus"


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Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:32:30 +0000

Over spring break, I had the opportunity to travel to Panama with my GBE (Global Business Expeditions) class that was led by two of our supply chain faculty members.  I was the only full-time MBA student that made the trip but was joined by students in the Working Professional MBA, Master of Business Logistic Engineering … Continue reading "Global Business Expedition (GBE) – Panama"


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Why is it called “Fisher” College of Business?

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:09:41 +0000

When you first started looking at our program, you may have asked yourself why we are called the Fisher College of Business. Then you probably shrugged and forgot all about it. Well, I’m here to answer that burning question for you. Like many business schools, we are named after a benefactor who contributed a significant … Continue reading "Why is it called “Fisher” College of Business?"


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20.2 Tonnes Of Recyclables Collected From AC

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 14:08:24 +0000

The Ministry of Public Works announced that 20.24 tonnes of recyclables were collected from the America’s Cup event village during the 22 day event last month. This amount increased Bermuda’s monthly recycling, which averages 63 tonnes, by just under 50% per day during the event period. A Ministry Spokesperson said, “Thanks is due to so […]

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Bermuda Called A Superyacht “Playground”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:37:16 +0000

Bermuda has been featured as a “playground” for the superyachting community by JamaqueParadis Magazine, a publication known for its placement in hotels and VIP lounges in the Caribbean, with the article noting that the luxury boat owners were “particularly appreciative of the privacy that Bermuda offers” and the “lifestyle of understated luxury.” The article opens […]

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ACBDA: Event Cost $64.1M, Generated $336.4M

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:16:19 +0000

The cost of hosting the America’s Cup was $64.1 million, and it generated economic activity of $336.4 million, the America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA] said this afternoon [Nov 9], adding that the event came in “under budget” and the revenues “exceeded forecasts.” The 45-minute live video replay is below The ACBDA said, “The price tag for […]

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Video: America’s Cup AC75 Concept Revealed

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:33:06 +0000

A new era in America’s Cup racing has been unveiled, as the concept for the AC75, the class of boat to be sailed in the 36th America’s Cup is released illustrating a new vision for high performance fully foiling monohull racing yachts. “The Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa design teams have spent the […]

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MP Dunkley: America’s Cup Helped The Island

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 02 Dec 2017 22:21:57 +0000

“We dug Bermuda out of the hole called economic abyss and spiraling debt through solid policy and vision. Bermuda today is in a better position,” former Premier Michael Dunkley said, adding that the “America’s Cup was a huge undertaking, which helped us dig out.” Speaking in the House of Assembly during a Take Note Motion […]

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Top 20 Most Viewed Youtube Videos For 2017

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:00:54 +0000

Bernews posted more than 800 videos on YouTube during 2017, and the top twenty most viewed on our Youtube channel are actually all from the America’s Cup, which dominated our Youtube statistics, with the sailing event attaining over two million views on our Youtube channel alone. We have also compiled the top 20 ‘non America’s […]

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NZ Nominated For Laureus World Team Of Year

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:00:53 +0000

The New Zealand America’s Cup team — which won the coveted trophy when Bermuda hosted the event in 2017 — has been nominated for the Laureus Team of the Year award, with the sailors nominated alongside teams including NBA Champions Golden State Warriors, Super Bowl champions New England Patriots, and Champions League winners Real Madrid. The […]

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Eight People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 19:08:46 +0000

Eight motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the holiday weekend, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “Eight motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the National Heroes’ Day holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from the evening of Thursday, June 13th until the evening of Sunday, […]

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Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:27:53 +0000

Three people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [July 5] until Sunday evening [July 7]. A police spokesperson said, “Three motorists were arrested for impaired driving offences over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in six parishes from the evening of Friday, July 5th until the evening of Sunday, July 7th. “There […]

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Driver Arrested Following Paget Two Car Collision

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 07:22:42 +0000

[Updated] A man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving early this morning [July 14] following a two car collision on South Road in Paget which resulted in another man being injured and transported to King Edward Memorial Hospital. Police spokesperson Robin Simmons said, “Around 2:40am Sunday, July 14th a two car collision occurred on […]

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Injured Rider Treated Then Arrested After Crash

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 20:12:49 +0000

A 38-year-old man injured in a motorcycle crash on Sunday [July 21] in Paget was treated and discharged from the hospital, then arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. A police spokesperson said, “Around 9:15pm Sunday, July 21st a reported single vehicle motorcycle crash occurred on South Road in Paget near the junction with Cataract Hill. […]

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Ten Arrested On Suspicion Of Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 21:52:46 +0000

Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving during the past holiday weekend. A police spokesperson said, “Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the Cup Match holiday weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in eight parishes from the evening of Thursday, August 1st until the evening of Sunday, August 4th. […]

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Two People Arrested Following Separate Crashes

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 20:39:47 +0000

A 45-year-old Pembroke man was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by careless driving, while a 63-year-old Southampton man was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving following two separate collisions yesterday [Sept 3]. Reported Three Vehicle Collision on North Shore Road in Devonshire A police spokesperson said, “Around 5:50pm Tuesday, September 3rd a reported three […]

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Driver Arrested After Collision On Causeway

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 12:50:32 +0000

The driver of a car involved in an early morning collision with a truck on the Causeway on Friday [Dec 6] was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst impaired. A police spokesperson said, “The incident occurred at around 6:30am, when a car driven west on the causeway by a female occupant, collided with a truck […]

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Ten People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:18:49 +0000

Ten people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [Dec 6] until Sunday evening [Dec 8]. A police spokesperson said, “Ten motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving over the weekend, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in seven parishes from the evening of Friday, December 6th until the evening of Sunday, December 8th. […]

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