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BMRC Racing Season Opener Set For May 26th

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Published On :: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:49:12 +0000

Sunday circuit racing is back with the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club [BMRC] kicking off their summer series on Sunday, May 26th at the RUBiS Southside Raceway, St. David’s. Gates are set to open at 11.30am, with the first class hitting the grid for a 1.00pm start. The BMRC’s race schedule is as follows: May 26th: […]

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Court: 53-Year-Old Man Denies Rape Charge

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Published On :: Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:00:20 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 53-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a rape in 1988. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, allegedly committed the offence sometime between the dates of September 1988 and October 1988. His trial is scheduled to start in February 2019. His bail conditions remain the same […]

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Court: Man Charged With Sex Assault On Minor

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Published On :: Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:32:19 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] In Magistrates Court today [Oct 29], a 57-year-old man was charged with multiple sex offences relating to a minor while in a position of trust, with the offences said to have spanned a number of years, back to 2008. The man, who cannot be named at this stage due to legal reasons, is […]

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Sex Offender Management Bill Tabled In Senate

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Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:38:26 +0000

A Bill which seeks to “enhance the effective oversight and management of sex offenders” and “establish a sex offender register” was tabled in the Senate on Friday [Nov 9]. The Bill — officially titled the ‘Criminal Code [Sex Offender Management] Amendment Act 2018′ — “seeks to amend the Criminal Code Act 1907 to enhance the […]

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AG On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:12:27 +0000

In the past, a sex offender could refuse to participate in any rehabilitative or therapeutic programs and a new Bill will require sex offenders to complete programs before being permitted to apply for parole or being released from prison on their early release date, Attorney General Kathy Simmons said today. The Attorney General said, “The […]

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CAA On Sex Offender Management Amendment

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Published On :: Thu, 29 Nov 2018 18:48:41 +0000

Centre Against Abuse said they support the proposed Bill relating to supervision of sex offenders, but have requested it include a provision for victims to be notified via the same channel that the Minister is, as “often victims learn about the release of their sex offender after they have been released.” A spokesperson said, “Centre […]

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Court: 57-Yr-Old Man Denies Sexual Offences

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:01:51 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 57-year-old man pleaded not guilty to multiple sexual offences alleged to have taken place against a girl under the age of 14. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied touching a young person sexually while being in a position of trust on a date unknown […]

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Child Sex Offender Melvin Martin To Be Released

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:51:27 +0000

Attorney-General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the “impending release of child sex offender Melvin Edmund Stuart Martin, who will be released from Westgate on 10 February, 2019.” The 33-year-old sex offender was convicted of multiple counts including sexual exploitation of a young person while in a position of trust, making child pornography, […]

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Police Confirm: 60-Year-Old Sandys Man Arrested

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 21:06:55 +0000

The police have confirmed the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in “connection with a sexual assault.” A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 60-year-old Sandys man in connection with a sexual assault. “He was subsequently released on Police bail and an investigation into the matter is now […]

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Court: 37-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:35:34 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 37-year-old man denied a charge of serious sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, also pleaded not guilty to trespassing. The offences are alleged to have occurred on September 6, 2018. His trial is scheduled for June 10, 2019. Related Stories Court: Man Charged […]

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Court: 27-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:01:49 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 27-year-old man denied a count of sexual assault that allegedly occurred last month. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman on February 14, 2019 in Southampton, and he is also charged with sexually assaulting the same woman on […]

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Court: Man Denies Charge Of Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:02:13 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] Appearing in Magistrates Court today [March 28], a man pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. The man, who is a police officer, cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons. The assault is alleged to have occurred on December 5, 2018, in Pembroke. The man was granted $5,000 bail, and his […]

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Court: Pernell Brangman Guilty Of Sex Offences

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Published On :: Sat, 13 Apr 2019 00:52:27 +0000

A Supreme Court jury unanimously found Pernell Brangman guilty of sexual offenses against a young girl in the late 1990s. Brangman, who is in his early 50s, was found guilty on all three counts of sexual exploitation and having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 10-year-old girl between 1997 and 1998, ZBM has reported. Screenshot courtesy […]

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Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault On Ship

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Published On :: Thu, 02 May 2019 01:57:50 +0000

A 32-year-old Mississippi man pleaded guilty in a Boston federal court to sexually assaulting a minor during a cruise from Boston to Bermuda, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. An official statement from the Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts — which acknowledged the “valuable assistance” provided by the Bermuda Police Service — said, “A […]

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Court: 60-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Thu, 09 May 2019 22:28:28 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [May 9], a Sandys man was charged with sexual assault. The 60-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied intruding on the privacy of a woman and sexually assaulting the same woman. The defendant was ordered to have no contact with the complainant and was […]

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Court: Man Denies Charge Of Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 23:06:49 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Southampton parish man was remanded into custody after pleading not guilty to a sexual assault that is alleged to have occurred during an armed robbery at Blue Hole Park on June 16. The 42-year-old man — who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons — did plead guilty […]

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Child Sex Offender Jomar Caines To Be Released

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Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 18:06:49 +0000

The Minister of Legal Affairs and Attorney-General Senator Kathy Lynn Simmons today [Aug 7] issued a public notice of the impending release of child sex offender Jomar Akbar Caines, who will be released from Westgate today. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to section 329H of the Criminal Code 1907, the Minister is empowered to disclose information […]

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Sex Offender Heman Viera To Be Released

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 15:59:22 +0000

Attorney General Kathy Lynn Simmons issued a public notice of the impending release of sex offender Heman Ledrew Viera, who will be released from Westgate on November 8th, 2019. Photo provided by the Ministry: A spokesperson said, “The Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator the Hon. Kathy Lynn Simmons, JP, has today issued a public notice […]

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Fattire Massive Mountain Bike Race Results

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:17:42 +0000

The Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Fattire Massive Mountain Bike season got underway at the Arboretum. Dominique Mahyo and Nicole Mitchell are the Open 60 Minute Champions, while Clive Langley and Kayla Raymond are the Open 30 Minute Champions. During the Male Open 60 Minute race, Mahyo clocked 13 lap time of 1:01:26.135, Alexander Miller finished a […]

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Fat Tire Massive MTB Lagoon Park Results

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:40:19 +0000

The Fat Tire Massive Lagoon Park race was held yesterday [Dec 15], with 83 racers competing in slippery conditions. A spokesperson said, “Fat Tire Massive’s third event finally got the seasonal high winds and downpour that separate the hardcore cyclists from the rest. Thunderstorms spared the event, which saw 83 racers test their mud skills. […]

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Mayho & Hopkins Compete In Arizona Grand Prix

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 00:00:29 +0000

Kaden Hopkins and Dominic Mayho recently competed in the Santa Catalina Grand Prix in Arizona. Hopkins finished second during the Crit Men’s 60 Minutes 15-99 in the Cat 1 Division, earning him second place overall. Mahyo finished second in the Pro Division of the Men’s 80 Miles Road Race Division, crossing the line in 26th […]

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Bobby Lambe’s 499.5lb Blue Marlin Catch

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Apr 2018 18:17:55 +0000

After laying claim to a 431.1lb bluefin tuna earlier this month, Captain Bobby Lambe of the fishing vessel ‘Last Chance’ has outdone himself with his latest catch – a 499.5lb blue marlin. The blue marlin was brought to shore arriving at Robinson’s Marina dock this morning. The 499.5lb blue marlin: Related Stories Video: 625 Pound […]

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Blue Marlin Travels 5,089 NM To Win Race

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:06:37 +0000

A blue marlin satellite-tagged in July 2017 during the Bermuda Triple Crown Billfish Championship has won the 2017-18 IGFA Great Marlin Race [IGMR] after swimming an estimated 5,089 nautical miles traveling from Bermuda to northeast of Brazil. The International Game Fish Association [IGFA] said, “The winning billfish swam an estimated 5,089 nautical miles [nm] in total […]

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Photos/Video: Makin Waves Lobster Tournament

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:48:42 +0000

Makin Waves hosted their 21st official lobster tournament today [Sept 2] with approximately 100 divers taking to the waters around the island. The event was co-sponsored by Goslings, Maui Jim sunglasses and Spar Yard Marine solutions. The heaviest lobster recorded at the event was 9 lbs 8 oz. The 13-minute live video replay is below: […]

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Solar Panels Installed At Washington Mall

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Oct 2017 14:00:09 +0000

An investment in solar energy will help tenants at Bermuda’s premier shopping mall and office complex save money, Washington Properties said today. As part of a major upgrade of Washington Mall, owners Washington Properties are installing bi-facial solar panels on the roof of one of their buildings. Paul Slaughter, Director and General Manager of Washington Properties […]

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Video: NASA’s Animation Of 1968 Splash Down

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 24 Nov 2019 13:00:45 +0000

After spending 10 days, 20 hours, nine minutes, and three seconds in space, the Apollo 7 space mission splashed down in the Atlantic 200 nautical miles off Bermuda at 7.11am on October 22, 1968. The voyagers were picked up by helicopter and deposited on the deck of the USS Essex by 8:20am, and the spacecraft […]

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Special Meeting Marks City’s 225th Anniversary

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Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 22:49:52 +0000

Escorted by Town Crier Ed Christopher, Mayor Charles Gosling and his City Council attended their first meeting of 2020 on this, the 225th anniversary of the Corporation of Hamilton. On January 8th, 1795, the freeholders of the then town of Hamilton came together and held the very first democratic elections. Hosted by a newly refurbished […]

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Renaming Of Somers Day To Mary Prince Day

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:33:41 +0000

[Updated with PDF] “It is fitting that the second day of Cup Match be renamed after our National Hero, Mary Prince,” Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports Lovitta Foggo said, as she spoke in Parliament about legislation being tabled — the renaming of Somers Day to Mary Prince Day. Speaking in the House of […]

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Column: Honouring Mary Prince On Cup Match

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Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:34:37 +0000

[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] Like many others of my age, we were never taught the full story of Bermudian, Caribbean or African History. We all grew up fully believing, to different degrees, whatever we were taught in school. Basically, European History. Specifically, British History. Fast forward a few decades, we all now have access […]

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Paget Primary To Create Black History Museum

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 11:30:40 +0000

[Written by Vejay Steede] Paget Primary’s third annual Bermuda Black History Museum will be staged on Thursday, February 27th from 9am – 2pm. The always wonderful exhibit will be open to the public, and several schools [preschool and primary] have been invited, as in previous years. Invitations have also been sent out to honored guests, […]

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African Bermuda Cultural Bus Tour In March

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:48:29 +0000

Titan Express, in partnership with sponsor Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, is offering ‘The African Bermuda Dispersion Cultural Bus Tour,’ again in March, set to be held every Saturday from 10am – 12pm. The sites being visited are Cobbs Hills Methodist Church, The Enslaved Graveyard at the Rubber Tree, & Sarah “Sally” Bassett sculpture. […]

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CURB On Mary Prince Day & Planned Statue

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Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:33:51 +0000

CURB congratulated Minister of Community Affairs, Labour & Sport Lovitta Foggo for “introducing changes to the Public Holidays Amendment Act changing Somers Day to Mary Prince Day, whilst also thanking Thomas Christopher Famous for his advocacy in educating the public about this issue.” A spokesperson said, “As stated by Minister Foggo, Mary Prince is recognized worldwide for the […]

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Second Screening For Maidentrip Documentary

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:00:59 +0000

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] Film Series will be holding a repeat screening of the riveting 2014 documentary Maidentrip on September 18 following a sold-out show earlier this year. Maidentrip celebrates the accomplishments of the intrepid young woman Laura Dekker and brings her complex and inspiring real-life story to the big screen. In 1995 […]

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2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival At BUEI

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:13:40 +0000

The 2019 Manhattan Short Film Festival will be held at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] tomorrow [Sept 27] at 7.30pm, Saturday [Sept 28] at 7.30pm, and Sunday [Sept 29] at 5.15pm. A spokesperson said, “BUEI Films presents: Manhattan Short Film Festival “Friday, Sept. 27th at 7:30pm “Saturday, Sept. 28th at 7:30pm “Sunday, Sept. 29th at […]

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BIFF Calls For Entries By Local Filmmakers

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Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:28:12 +0000

The Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] is calling on Bermudian and Bermuda-based filmmakers to submit their short films to be considered for screening in the short film competition at BIFF 2020, to be held March 20-26, 2020. “‘BerMovie Day’ will feature submissions from Bermudians anywhere or Bermuda-based filmmakers. It has become a popular evening celebration […]

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Video Competition & Film Screening On March 12

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:36:12 +0000

Bermuda Advocates for Safe Technology [BAST] is inviting all students to participate in this year’s Student Video Competition, with the winners to be presented with a prize and have their videos screened before the feature film ‘Generation Zapped’ on Thursday, March 12 at 7.00pm at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI]. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda […]

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Drive-In Movies At City Hall In March

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Published On :: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 11:00:27 +0000

With the success of last year’s Drive-In movie night, the City is doing it again. On Saturday, March 7th, film enthusiasts are invited to load the family into the car, head to City Hall Car Park and settle in for a double-header of box office smashes. Entry into the event is free and food and […]

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‘Turtles Dying As A Result Of Human Activities’

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Published On :: Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:21:54 +0000

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is “urging the public to reduce human impact on sea turtles living in Bermuda’s waters” saying that “turtles are still dying as a result of human activities.” “Sea turtles have been completely protected by legislation since 1972,” a spokesperson said. “The legislation prohibits direct harvesting and intentional harm […]

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Turtle Tracked Traveling: Bermuda To Bahamas

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Published On :: Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:02:29 +0000

A juvenile green sea turtle caught in Somerset Long Bay has made a successful trip to the Bahamas, with the Bermuda Turtle Project tracking the turtle over the course of its month-long journey spanning nearly 1,000 miles. Hardy was caught in Somerset Long Bay by the Bermuda Turtle Project. He measured 67.1 cm straight carapace […]

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Additional Information On Sea Turtle Relocation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 10 May 2017 20:49:06 +0000

Starting this week, America’s Cup Bermuda [ACBDA], in cooperation with the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], are coordinating the collection of sea turtles in anticipation of increased marine traffic in the Great Sound over May and June. “It is well known in the sea turtle conservation community that where there are turtles and boats, […]

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BEST: ‘Ethical Dilemmas’ With Turtle Relocation

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 12 May 2017 13:02:11 +0000

[Updated] “The planned temporary relocating of turtles — certainly with the turtles’ interest at heart — from the America’s Cup main racecourse, poses a number of environmental and ethical dilemmas,” BEST said today. It was previously announced that in “anticipation of intense boating activity in the Great Sound,” the America’s Cup Bermuda is “coordinating a […]

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Women Thwart Man Trying To Rob Business

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 22:08:28 +0000

A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother and second female employee thwarted a lone male that attempted to rob the business on Sunday. A police spokesperson said, “A Howzat liquor store employee and her 81-year-old mother – with the assistance of a second female employee – thwarted a lone male that attempted to […]

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42-Year-Old Man Arrested After Armed Robbery

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:13:27 +0000

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery that took place at Blue Hole Hill Park on Sunday, June 16th, the police have confirmed. Police previously said the a man brandished a knife and robbed a mother and her child, punching the 13-year-old son who bravely intervened to assist his mother. […]

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Man Injured In Reported Armed Robbery

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:20:20 +0000

Two men, each brandishing a bladed article, assaulted and robbed a 40-year-old man last night [Jan 8] in Sandys parish. A police spokesperson said, “Detectives are currently conducting inquiries regarding a reported armed robbery. “Early information suggests that the incident occurred around 8:40pm Wednesday, January 8th on Church Valley Lane in Sandys parish – where […]

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Delivery Man Injured In Robbery Admitted To ICU

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:46:38 +0000

A 40-year-old Four Star delivery man is under observation in the ICU after being assaulted and robbed last night in Sandys, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “At last check a 40-year-old Four Star delivery man was under observation in the Intensive Care Unit after being assaulted and robbed around 8:40pm Wednesday, January […]

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Armed Robbery At Washington Mall In Hamilton

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:49:37 +0000

[Updating: Police confirm that two men rode up to the Washington Mall in Hamilton, went into the Gold Standard store and began smashing the display cases and stealing jewellery, with one of the suspects pointing a suspected firearm at one of the workers.] Police have confirmed that there was a robbery in Washington Mall in […]

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Video: Fiyah Marshall’s New Single “Til De Sun”

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 17 May 2016 12:02:37 +0000

Bermuda singer Fiyah Marshall has released a new video for his song “Til De Sun,” a Bermuda-centric single from his upcoming album “Blazin,” which is set for release on August 14. Fiyah Marshall said, “The album was recorded over the last three years and features collaborations from some of the top multi platinum recording artists […]

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Music Video: Jo-1's ‘No Ordinary Christmas’

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:00:43 +0000

Bermudian Joanne Ball-Burgess, also known as Jo-1, who rose to fame through East African dance show Sakata, has released a new video for her latest song, a holiday-themed track titled “No Ordinary Christmas.” The song was written and arranged by Joanne Ball-Burgess and produced by AgelessMuzik Studios by producer Dominic Khaemba. Keyboards are by Emery […]

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Please Don’t Discard Gloves & Masks On Ground

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:47:54 +0000

As people continue to work to protect themselves amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, a new environmental issue has become apparent in Bermuda, as well as other parts of the world: gloves and masks being discarded inappropriately. A number of gloves and masks were spotted by a local while talking a walk near The Reefs, as […]

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Climate Wise: Offset Your Carbon Footprint

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:56:24 +0000

Climate Wise is working to “engender mass support to change the direction of the planet’s climate crisis” by taking donations and investing them “in projects which make meaningful and certified change to the environment.” A spokesperson said, “Climate Wise announced the launch of an organisation designed to engender mass support to change the direction of […]

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