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Photos: Cargo Ship Delivers Airport Materials

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Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2017 13:43:02 +0000

One of the marine vessels in St. George’s Harbour is the cargo ship Nomadic Bergen which is anchored in the harbour delivering cargo destined for the airport redevelopment site. Unloading of materials continues, utilizing cranes and a floating barge which transports the cargo to Marginal Wharf where a fleet of flatbed trucks deliver the items […]

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Photos/Video: Plane Makes Emergency Landing

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Published On :: Sun, 04 Feb 2018 06:28:59 +0000

[Updated with video] Emergency services responded to the L.F. Wade International Airport early this morning [Feb 4] for an American Airlines flight that was making an emergency landing due to “possible fire in the cargo hold”. The flight, which was traveling from New York to Brazil, had diverted to Bermuda. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service […]

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Photos: Small Cessna Aircraft Crashes At Airport

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Published On :: Tue, 01 May 2018 01:09:53 +0000

Emergency personnel rushed to the airport after a small aircraft crashed while landing this evening [April 30], resulting in the pilot sustaining what officials said were “non life threatening injuries” and the airfield being temporarily closed down before re-opening at around 9.00pm. Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Lieutenant Russann Francis said, “At 5:33pm today, […]

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Steven Bremar Wins Double Snooker Title

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Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:30:01 +0000

Steven Bremar was crowned a Double Champion as the Bermuda Snooker Open Singles and Doubles Finals took place at Queen’s Club. Firstly in the Doubles Final, the defending champions Bremar & Zane Desilva defeated Ed Gumbs & Chris Dakin. Desilva & Bremar won the first game 70 – 16, they then won the second game […]

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Bremar Wins Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy

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Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:33:40 +0000

Warwick Workman’s Club’s Steven Bremar defeated Sandys Boat Club’s Peter Bromby 4-2 to win the Tony Desilva Memorial Trophy at the Watford Sports Club. Bremar jumped out to a 2 – 0 lead after winning the first match 56 – 23, and then he won the second match 66 – 24. Bromby would pull a […]

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Marine Paintings Exhibition By Stephen Card

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 21:32:00 +0000

An exhibition of marine paintings by Stephen Card will hang at Gallery One Seventeen until the end of November at 117 Front Street East. A spokesperson said, “Stephen Card is often asked how long it took him to paint a maritime scenario, a boat, a ship, etc. His answer is very often the same: ‘it […]

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Nov 29: Masterworks To Host ‘Colour Abstracts’

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Published On :: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:02:19 +0000

Masterworks will host Teresa Kirby Smith’s exhibition, titled ‘Colour Abstracts,’ on Friday, November 29 from 5.30pm until 7.00pm in the Rick Faries Gallery. Ms. Kirby Smith said, “My photographic work can be divided in two discrete categories: black and white film shot exclusively at night and later developed and printed in my studio; and abstract […]

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Masterworks To Host 441 Featuring Four Artists

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Published On :: Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:37:19 +0000

Masterworks will be hosting an art event dubbed ’441′ beginning today [Jan 9], with the opening reception to take place from 5.30pm to 7.00pm and the exhibit running until Monday, February 10. The event will feature four artists, including Je-Shae Pace, De’Javon Paynter, Jahbarri Wilson, and Toni Tonae. Related Stories Black Pony Features Teresa Kirby […]

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Photos & Video: Primary Schools Art Exhibition

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Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 00:00:20 +0000

The Department Of Education in collaboration with Bermuda Society Of Arts is hosting its 55th annual Primary School Art Exhibition at the Bermuda Society Of Arts Gallery at City Hall, serving to showcase some of the island’s talented young artists. The art exhibit, which is free to the public, will continue until March 3rd. Related Stories […]

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Bermuda Biennial Opens At BNG On March 7

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Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:55:51 +0000

The 2020 Bermuda Biennial opens to the public on Saturday, March 7, with the exhibition giving “Bermudian artists the opportunity to engage in an internationally juried process overseen by established curators.” A spokesperson said, “The exhibition, sponsored by Bacardi Limited, is a key platform for the contemporary art scene in Bermuda. Started in 1994 by […]

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Jarion Richardson’s Maiden Senate Speech

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 23:09:50 +0000

Senator Jarion Richardson — who was recently appointed to the Senate by the OBA following the resignation of Nick Kempe — made his maiden speech in the Senate today. Senator Richardson said, “Bermuda sits in the eye of change. We can be assured that the Bermuda of our today will not look like the Bermuda […]

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Support Your Cup Match Team On Facebook

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Published On :: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 22:00:28 +0000

With Cup Match mere weeks away, people across the island are getting set to side with Somerset or St. George’s and show off their colours during the event. No matter which team you claim as your own, BermudaCovers.com has the graphics you need to turn your Facebook profile into a bastion of red or blue […]

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Bermuda Themed Christmas Facebook Covers

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Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 00:00:06 +0000

As the island prepares to start getting into the Christmas spirit, you can e-join in by using these Bermuda-themed Christmas Facebook and Twitter covers, as well as mobile phone wallpapers that turn your social media profile and mobile device into a showcase of both Christmas cheer and island pride! Part of the Bernews network, BermudaCovers.com […]

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International Women’s March Online Chat

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Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 10:58:42 +0000

A live chat event with Dany Pen, founder of Women’s A.C.T, as well as Robyn Swan, founder of Move Bermuda Forward, will be held on Sunday [Jan 19] at 1.00pm to mark the anniversary of the International Women’s March. In an online post, Women’s A.C.T Group said, “Happening This Sunday. Join Dany Pen and Robyn […]

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100WF Host Seminar On Mastering LinkedIn

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:26:54 +0000

Members of the Bermuda 100 Women in Finance [100WF] network gained the opportunity to sharpen their skills on LinkedIn, learning how to develop their own personal brand and to gain tips to make meaningful connections with peers in the industry. The session, hosted and sponsored by Butterfield, kicked off the first of a new series […]

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BEU “Vehemently Denounce” Brannon Remarks

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:36:24 +0000

The Bermuda Entertainment Union [BEU] said they “vehemently denounce” the remarks made by local entertainer Tony Brannon, while Mr Brannon has apologized for his remarks and said that he understands he “must work on anti-racism and regain the communities trust.” This comes after Mr Brannon referred to members of the Government as “cockroaches” on social […]

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Earth Day Marked Virtually During Pandemic

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:42:16 +0000

Virtual activities helped to mark Earth Day today [April 22] as we navigate the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, with residents being urged to support environmentally-positive organizations and causes, along with finding other ways to address the threat of climate change. A spokesperson said, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, this as the global community […]

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Video: St Paul AME Church Christmas Concert

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Published On :: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 23:00:57 +0000

The Choir of St. Paul A.M.E. Church is holding their annual Christmas Concert this evening [Dec 15], and you can tune in and watch live below. According to the event poster, the event will feature Mr. Jarrett O’Neal, Tislam Swift, Hanan Davis, Khadijah Davis, Tyler Hill, Marvin Allen, Joshua Troutman, Daniel McRath and Bermuda School […]

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Audio: Singer Celebrates Romance With Song

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 12:47:39 +0000

Local singer and songwriter Valerie Sherwood has recorded a new version of her song One Heart and One Mind, which she wrote in 1984 to perform at the wedding of her friends Alan and Ruth Marquardt, who are celebrating 35 years of marriage this year. The guitar ballad version of the song features music and […]

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Ruben Studdard To Perform In Bermuda In May

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Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:00:30 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] An American Idol winner will be performing in a pre-Mother’s Day concert in May. Ruben Studdard, also known as the ‘Velvet Teddy Bear’, will do a tribute to Luther Vandross on May 9 at the Fairmont Southampton. Studdard released an album entitled Ruben sings Luther in 2018. He has won several […]

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Natalie Nunn In Bermuda For Cup Match

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Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 23:00:33 +0000

She was the member of TV’s Bad Girls Club with a good head for business When she became the breakout star on the 2009 season of that reality show, budding entrepreneur Natalie Nunn treated her celebrity as a business opportunity, using it to establish and build her brand. Ms Nunn posted a photo of herself […]

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Bridal Magazine Features Bermuda Backdrop

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Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:00:26 +0000

Canadian bridal magazine Today’s Bride recently utilized Bermuda’s beauty as a backdrop for a photo shoot for their magazine, saying that “Bermuda is one of the loveliest places we have ever had the pleasure of visiting.” In a post on Instagram, the magazine said, “Can’t think of a better way to celebrate travel Tuesday than […]

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Turini Styles Celebrities For Elle Magazine

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Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 15:00:40 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for Elle Magazine’s ’2019 Women in Hollywood’ covers, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling celebrities including Mindy Kaling, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, and Jodie Turner-Smith. In total, the special 2019 Women in Hollywood issue features Dolly Parton, Zendaya, Nicole Kidman, Mindy Kaling, Natalie Portman, Lena Waithe, Melina Matsoukas, […]

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Photos & Video: NOVA Mas Costume Launch

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Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 14:42:06 +0000

NOVA Mas International hosted their Carnival Costume Presentation & Launch Party Experience on Saturday evening [Feb 1] at the Berkeley Institute, putting a wide array of dazzling costumes on display. The event also included the showcasing of costumes by local designers Colita Cook-Shillingford and Barbie Paynter. NOVA Mas explained that Cook-Shillingford and Paynter participated in […]

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Allure Magazine Highlights Salt Spray Soap Co

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:55:04 +0000

In celebration of Black History Month, American beauty magazine Allure has highlighted 16 of the best black-owned beauty brands, with Salt Spray Soap Co. – a skincare line by Bermudian Genelle John – among the brands highlighted. Allure said, “Unfortunately, though so many of our wider cultural and stylistic proclivities come from the Black community […]

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Turini Styles Top Actresses For T Magazine

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:31:35 +0000

Shiona Turini recently worked as a stylist for The New York Times’ T Magazine, with the Bermudian fashion consultant styling a group which included a number of highly prominent black actresses and entertainers including Halle Berry, Taraji Henson, Mary J. Blige, Angela Bassett, Lynn Whitfield, Kimberly Elise, and Viola Davis. Sharing one of the shoot’s photos […]

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Man Injured In St. David’s Shooting Incident

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 02:30:25 +0000

[Updated] Multiple police vehicles responded to a firearm incident in the St. David’s area tonight [Oct 3] and initial reports suggest someone may have been injured. An ambulance attended the scene and transported someone to King Edward Memorial Hospital. Police officers could be seen searching the area with flashlights and the forensic unit has arrived […]

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26-Year-Old Man Shot In Devonshire

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:01:03 +0000

[Updated: A 26-year-old man was near the bus stop between Dock Hill and Glebe Road on North Shore when two men on a motorcycle opened fire. He was hit multiple times and ran off attempting to flag down vehicles, and was subsequently taken to hospital in a private vehicle] A man was shot while standing […]

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Man Shot In Happy Valley Lane Area

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:53:51 +0000

A man in his early 20s was treated for a gunshot wound in his arm after a shooting that apparently occurred in the Happy Valley Lane area in Pembroke. A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 7:00 pm on Thursday 13th February, police received several reports of gunshots being heard in the area of Middletown, Pembroke. “A […]

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Video: Shooting Victim’s Mother Makes Appeal

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Published On :: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 13:35:19 +0000

After losing one son to gun violence and having another son injured in a shooting, a Bermudian mother has appealed for help, calling on people to pull together and unite. In an emotional appeal yesterday, Nicole Fox said, “This has been the second time my home has been hit with bullets. Many of you could say […]

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BCCL To Host Open House On March 14

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:36:35 +0000

The Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning [BCCL] will be hosting an open house on Saturday, March 14 from 9.00am to 11.00am. A spokesperson said, “BCCL is a private school for students who have a language-based learning difference, beginning at age six. Prospective parents are welcome to attend and learn more about BCCL’s personalized learning approach. […]

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Minister Rabain On Math In Primary Schools

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:00:16 +0000

Minister of Education Diallo Rabain spoke in the House of Assembly today [March 11] about the Mathematics Intervention Programme that has been implemented in the island’s public primary schools. Minister Rabain said, “In February 2018, I shared the Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE results for the 2017/2018 school year. During that press conference, I advised the […]

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Government: Public Schools Remain Open

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Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 18:03:30 +0000

“While school activity has been restricted public schools remain open,” the Department of Education said this afternoon, adding that they have put preventative measures in place including stepped up cleaning and disinfecting, suspension of field trips, sporting events and assemblies, encouraging sick staff and students to stay at home, social distancing and more. A Government spokesperson […]

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Court: Simmons To Be Sentenced In Jamaica

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:53:34 +0000

Bermudian Zharrin Simmons appeared in a Jamaican court in connection with charges of possession and attempting to export cannabis. According to a report from McKoy’s News, “The St. James Parish Court has deferred sentencing for Zharrin Simmons, the Bermudian born British woman who was nabbed at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay with more than […]

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Court: Man Fined $6,500 After Airline Incident

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Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2019 12:00:30 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] An airline passenger who spat in his wife’s face and used profane language towards the flight crew causing a Tourism Union International Airways flight to divert to Bermuda was fined $6,500. Edward Mongan, 42, from Manchester, England, pleaded guilty in Magistrates Court. The court heard that Mr Mongan shouted “f*** off” […]

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Court: Man Denies Sexual Assault Charges

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Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:36:02 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 25-year-old man was charged with two counts of sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, denied both charges which allegedly occurred in July of this year. He pleaded not guilty to grabbing a woman, and also denied exposing himself to the same woman […]

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Court: Man Denies Drug And Ammo Charges

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Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2019 12:24:15 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A man pleaded not guilty to drug and ammunition charges in Supreme Court. Winston Paynter denied all charges put to him. The prosecution alleged that Mr Paynter between a date unknown and April 11, 2019, conspired with others to import heroin to Bermuda, and that on April 11, 2019, he possessed heroin […]

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Court: Man Accused Of Trespass With Machete

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 20:43:57 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Sandys man will have to appear in Supreme Court after being accused of allegedly trespassing on a home in St George’s with a machete. Keith Smith, 51, did not have to enter a plea to a charge of entering a Mullet Bay Road home in February 2019, and causing actual […]

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Court: Man Facing Firearm Importation Charges

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Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 18:34:28 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 37-year-old man will have his case heard in Supreme Court, with the defendant facing three firearm importation charges. James Rumley, 37, of both Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Sandys, is facing three counts of bringing in firearm components without a licence. Magistrates Court heard that Mr Rumley allegedly brought in gun parts on […]

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Court: Man Denies Assaulting Police Officer

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 20:34:56 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Nov 7], a 28-year-old man denied assaulting an off duty police officer and threatening his wife. Jaron Roberts denied unlawfully assaulting PC Stephen Cosham and causing actual bodily harm in an increased penalty zone near Clearwater Beach, and also denied two counts of intimidation, with the court hearing he allegedly rode […]

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Court: Man Charged With Multiple Sex Offences

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Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:05:38 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A man is facing multiple charges of sexual offences against two girls, with the offences allegedly occurring back in the 1990s. The offences allegedly took place from June 1992 to June 1997 against two girls who were under-14 at the time. The 55-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for […]

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Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Burglary Charges

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:33:57 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 45-year-old man pleaded guilty to burglary related charges in Magistrates Court. Leon Fough was charged with trespassing with an attempt to steal at a Warwick home. He was also accused of similar offenses at an Ord Road, Warwick residence earlier this month, when he was found with possessing equipment for use […]

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Court: Man Admits False Credit Card Offences

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Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:20:14 +0000

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Nov 19], Canadian national Christopher Gosselin McMeel was charged with multiple offenses related to making false credit cards, and was remanded in custody. A police spokesperson said, “Canadian National, Christopher Gosselin McMeel, appeared in Magistrates Court this morning faced with eight [8] fraud related charges. “Mr. McMeel was charged with one […]

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Court: Man Admits Throwing Corrosive Liquid

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:26:28 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A man who had a standoff with police pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to that incident, including four counts of throwing a corrosive liquid at officers. James Dallas, 70, was involved in a seven-hour standoff with police on March 28, 2019 on Happy Valley Road in Pembroke. Mr Dallas pleaded guilty to […]

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Court: Woman To Pay $7,500 For Boat Damage

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Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:34:42 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Hinson’s Island woman has been ordered to pay $7,500 for damage she did to a boat belonging to a neighbor. Earlier this week, Mary-Beth Sherwin, 53, pleaded guilty to taking a vehicle without authority in March 2018. The court heard that the owner had secured his 16′ skiff as there […]

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Court: Man Charged With Threatening Father

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Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:01:01 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 30-year-old man was charged with using threatening words against his father. Magistrates Court heard that in November 2019, Jared Gordon allegedly told his father, “I will bash your f****** face” after the two were involved in a heated argument in the home. Mr Gordon, who was found guilty earlier this year […]

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Court: Boater Denies Manslaughter Charge

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Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2019 17:10:03 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A boater pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge. Mikado Burchall, from Smith’s, denied causing the death of Adrian Hassell, 24, on New Year’s Day in Sandys near Lefroy House. He also pleaded not guilty to piloting the boat while his ability to do so was impaired. His next court date […]

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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 Admits Threat, Having A Machete

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:12:52 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] In Magistrates Court, a 41-year-old man asked for help for his alcohol problems after admitting two offences. Dimetri Robinson pleaded guilty to have a bladed article longer than three inches, namely a machete, without good reason. He also admitted to threatening a person at his office at the Lorraine Rest Home by […]

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Court: Man Admits Importing Cannabis Resin

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Published On :: Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:21:31 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A 51-year-old Hamilton Parish man admitted importing more than $120,000 worth of cannabis resin into Bermuda. Appearing in Magistrates Court, Michael Johnson pleaded guilty to one count of drug importation after customs officers at the L.F. Wade International Airport in a package with his name on it. The package had arrived as […]

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