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Videos: Schools Send Messages To Students

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Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:24:43 +0000

Teachers from West Pembroke School and East End Primary recently created videos reaching out to their students as they remain away from class due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The East End Primary School video features teachers holding up custom made signs bearing messages for students, set to Club Nouveau’s version of ‘Lean On Me,’ […]

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Impact Mentoring Academy Virtual Open House

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:22:00 +0000

Impact Mentoring Academy [IMA] will be hosting a virtual open house for parents and students from April 28 to April 30. A spokesperson said, “Impact Mentoring Academy will be hosting a virtual open house this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. “The single-gender academy has been in full swing even through the Covid-19 ‘Shelter in […]

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Saltus Graduates Receive Surprise Visits

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:42:07 +0000

Saltus students who make up the graduating class of 2020 recently received visits from the school’s staff members. A spokesperson said, “With the situation of the pandemic still unfolding, the graduating class of 2020 have missed some rites of passage such as prank day, final assembly, and the graduate walk. “Despite this, faculty saw this […]

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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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Tarik Hill Jailed For ‘Horrific Campaign Of Abuse’

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Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 13:28:32 +0000

After being found guilty of multiple charges including false imprisonment, bodily harm and rape, Tarik Hill, 35, was sentenced in a UK Court to a custodial term of 15 years and an extended licence period of five years. A statement from the UK Met Police said, “A man has been sentenced to jail after carrying out a sustained […]

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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 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 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 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: Board To Review Eligibility For Release

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Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:01:07 +0000

The Parole Board has been “directed to convene a hearing within 14 days of the date of this judgment” for the purpose of reviewing Dennis Robinson’s “eligibility for release on licence.” This is according to a ruling from the Supreme Court in relation to an application for Judicial Review against a “decision to recall prisoner […]

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Court: Kyle Wheatley Sentenced To 2.5 Years

By bernews.com
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

By bernews.com
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: 36-Year-Old Man Denies Sexual Assault

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Published On :: Sat, 28 Dec 2019 15:41:35 +0000

[Written by Don Burgess] A Warwick man pleaded not guilty to a sexual assault that allegedly occurred 17 years ago. The 36-year-old man, who cannot be named at this stage for legal reasons, elected to have his case tried in Magistrates Court rather than Supreme Court. The Crown said the offence happened sometime between April 1st […]

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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

By bernews.com
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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Nishanthi Bailey’s Encore Presentation Of Chain

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 12:03:00 +0000

Following on the success of her recent performances of the one-woman production “Chain,” local actress Nishanthi Bailey will be holding an encore performance on Saturday night [July 5]. “Chain” will be presented exclusively at the Daylesford Theatre on Washington Street in Hamilton, located behind City Hall, beginning at 7pm and 9.30pm. Tickets are available from […]

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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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Daren A. Herbert Play To See Canadian Debut

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 10:15:28 +0000

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert has been cast in the leading role of Burrs, a vaudeville star who performs in blackface, in the upcoming stage production of The Wild Party – a role that has traditionally been played by a white actor. The production, which has long been difficult to put together in either the […]

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Berkeley Institute Arts Dept. To Present “Aida”

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:44:11 +0000

The Berkeley Institute Arts Department will be presenting Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida: School Edition, a contemporary musical take on a grand classic tale, based on the Verdi opera. The story centers on Aida, a Nubian princess who becomes enslaved by Radames, an Egyptian soldier. A forbidden love blossoms between them and their example […]

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Warwick Academy To Present ‘Frisco 77'

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Published On :: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 11:16:45 +0000

Warwick Academy is getting set to present a production of Frisco 77, a musical show set in the 1970s and focusing on the disco culture of the time. Official Warwick Academy ‘Frisco 77′ trailer: The show will debut with a gala dinner on November 19, 2014, while also showing on November 20, 21, and 22. […]

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Saltus To Present ‘Our Country’s Good’ Play

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Feb 2015 10:40:30 +0000

The Saltus Grammar School production this year is ‘Our Country’s Good’ by Timberlake Wertenbaker and it will be held in Alumni Hall in the Saltus Secondary Department, February 26th-28th. It is an Olivier Award winning play described as being about “a very dark period in British history”. A spokesperson said, “We hope you enjoy this […]

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TROIKA To Host Theatre Workshop Series Event

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:16:07 +0000

TROIKA Bermuda will be hosting their fourth Performing Arts Master Class Workshop entitled ‘Bermuda to Broadway’ on Saturday February 21st, 2015 at The Berkeley Institute. A spokesperson said, TROIKA Bermuda invites you to Sing, Dance, Act and Engage in All Things Musical Theatre at our “Bermuda to Broadway” Theatre Workshop Series Event. “TROIKA Bermuda is […]

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Bermuda Festival To Host Acting Master Classes

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Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:51:20 +0000

The Bermuda Festival Outreach Programme is offering two masterclasses in acting technique led by a cast member of Walnut Street Theatre. Here to perform A Life in the Theatre, the Walnut Street Theatre will focus on improving participants’ acting technique. These masterclasses will be centered on activities that are designed to improve technique and explore […]

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Bermudians To Attend Florida Talent Showcase

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 25 Feb 2015 12:51:25 +0000

PlayList Management, LLC [PLM], a local Talent Management & Development Company, through their Atlanta affiliate, Studio 27 Model and Talent, is sending eight talented Bermudians to Talent INC., a National Talent Showcase, held in Orlando, Florida next month [March 2015]. A spokesperson said, “Last summer, Studio27 Model and Talent, in conjunction with PLM, launched its […]

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The ‘Second Last Supper’ Set For Late March

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:25:00 +0000

With an all star cast of over 30 members, a live band, a dramatic opening and more, Dale Butler [pictured left] is set to release his third play, directed by Rotimi Martins, entitled ‘The Second Last Supper.’ The play will be staged on March 26, 27, and 28 at St. Paul A.M.E. Centennial Hall. In […]

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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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Forms To Be Sent Out For Land Valuation List

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 19:34:40 +0000

With the Land Valuation Department set to prepare a new Valuation List to be published on December 31, 2020, land taxpayers on the island will be receiving residential, commercial and tourist survey forms this month. A Government spokesperson said, “The public is reminded that the Land Valuation and Tax Act 1967 requires the Land Valuation […]

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‘Inside Bermuda Homes’ Enters Third Season

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:42:03 +0000

The third season of ‘Inside Bermuda Homes’ will feature a home with its own five-hole golf course and a giant bronze horse on the landing inside a Sandys parish home, among other unique domiciles. The series also features two historic homes in Paget, including a small garden cottage on the grounds of a residence on […]

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‘Bermuda Style’ House For Sale For $37.5 Million

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Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:00:00 +0000

If you happen to have a spare $37.5 million and are interested in a luxury ‘Bermuda-style house’ in Palm Beach, Florida, you are in luck, as a 7,526 square foot, 5 bedroom, 8 bathroom house has been listed for sale. The waterfront property — set on a 26,638 square foot lot — features retractable glass […]

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Hilton Senior Executives Visit Bermudiana Resort

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Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:48:14 +0000

Senior executives representing Tapestry Collection by Hilton were recently in Bermuda meeting with the onsite sales team from Coldwell Banker Bermuda Realty and Bermudiana Development Company Ltd. to discuss the sales launch and marketing of the vacation hotel/residential development, which they said is due to open in summer 2020. “The signing of Bermudian Beach Resort […]

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‘Bermuda Style’ House Sells For $6M In Florida

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:01:19 +0000

A luxurious property in Florida – billed as being a ‘Bermuda-style house’ — recently sold for over $6 million, with the 5,302 square foot house featuring a saltwater swimming pool and a whirlpool spa and more. According to a story in the Palm Beach Daily News, Palm Beach resident Richard M. Charlton paid a recorded $6.17 million […]

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Proposed New Apartment Building In Hamilton

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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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Column: Why I Never Use Airbnb’s Smart Pricing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:16 +0000

[Column written by Ade Brown] One of the most common questions I get asked is whether or not to use Airbnb’s pricing tips. Don’t! This is a very common mistake that new hosts make, even myself. I fell victim to Airbnb’s pricing band. While using smart pricing was great in getting my calendar filled, it […]

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$15,000 Loans For Seniors Home Modifications

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 20:55:16 +0000

Through the BHC and in conjunction with Age Concern, “families will be able to apply for interest free loans of up to $15,000 to support home modifications to promote their senior loved ones remaining at home as opposed to in rest home care,” Premier David Burt announced. Speaking at a press conference this afternoon [Jan […]

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Two Soldiers Pass Sandhurst Course In UK

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Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 12:58:20 +0000

Two RBR soldiers have passed out from the British Army’s elite Royal Military Academy. Now Ci’re Bean and Andrew Wallace will rejoin the Regiment at Warwick Camp as 2nd Lieutenants in charge of other soldiers after they completed the eight week Army Reserve training course at the RMA, known as Sandhurst. 2nd Lt Bean, a […]

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Covid-19: Coast Guard On Patrol On Land & Sea

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Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:16:19 +0000

Coast Guard personnel from the Royal Bermuda Regiment were keeping tabs on boat movements and coastal areas. The soldiers mounted boat patrols around the island to enforce the Government’s shelter in place regulations on the water and on land. Corporal CJ Richardson, 32, who is in his third week of embodiment, said: “It’s pretty good […]

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Digicel & One Donate Cell Service To Soldiers

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:05:28 +0000

The island’s two biggest telecommunications companies have donated almost $30,000 worth of cell phone services to help soldiers on the Covid-19 frontline keep in touch with their loved ones. Digicel and One Communications said they decided to support the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s efforts to control the spread of the disease and give about 200 soldiers […]

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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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Lounging throughout the Semester

By fisher.osu.edu
Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:44:40 +0000

This week marks the last week of the first session of spring semester for most specialized master’s programs’ students, which means that the Graduate Lounge in Gerlach Hall is busier than usual. To offer some insights into our graduate life, below are some ways students often use the lounge for. To have lunch with friends. … Continue reading "Lounging throughout the Semester"


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BTA Looks Forward To Peak Summer Season

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:03:00 +0000

Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Kevin Dallas has shared a message with tourism industry stakeholders expressing gratitude on the heels of the 35th America’s Cup. Mr. Dallas said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority is very grateful for all the individuals and organisations that worked together to execute a stellar destination experience during the 35th America’s Cup, the […]

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Research Studies Residents’ Perceptions Of AC

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Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 12:30:40 +0000

A peer-reviewed paper titled “The Economic Impacts and Perceptions of Residents, of Bermuda Hosting the 35th America’s Cup,” which outlines a study conducted by Bermuda College’s Senior Marketing Lecturer Shawn Deshields and Institutional Research Officer Cordell Riley, offers a number of insights into local perception of the event. A spokesperson said, “In 2015, when news of […]

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BTA Release Statistics On AC Tourism Impact

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Published On :: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:55:05 +0000

The Bermuda Tourism Authority released statistics covering the time span the island hosted the America’s Cup, saying the average hotel rate for June was 30% higher [increase of $133.38 per night] when compared to June 2016, and June hotel occupancy was 79.4%, which was on “par with the performance seen in 2016.” There were 100 […]

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Report: Sailing Series Might Come To Bermuda

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:29:32 +0000

Larry Ellison, whose syndicate lost the America’s Cup to New Zealand, might be announcing a “World Series of Sailing” event, with an article at by sailing journalist Rob Mundle saying “it is now likely” that one round of the World Series would be held in Bermuda. The story said “Larry Ellison, whose syndicate lost the […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From Aug 30 – Sept 2

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Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:09:03 +0000

According to the official Government notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, August 30th to Monday,  September 2nd, set to take place in Smiths, Hamilton parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2019 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes Road […]

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Two People Arrested Following Separate Crashes

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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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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes

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Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 17:24:58 +0000

[Updated] Road sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, and Southampton starting on Friday, December 6th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints [as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Wednesday, November 27th] […]

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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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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:16:43 +0000

Road sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, and Southampton starting on Friday, December 13th. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service would like to advise the public that the next series of road sobriety checkpoints [as specified in the Official Gazette Notice Thursday, December 5th] will […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Over Holiday Season

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 23:17:52 +0000

According to the official Government notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Thursday, December 26th to Wednesday, January 1st, set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smith’s, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2019 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes […]

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