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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 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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“The Pirates Of Penzance!” To Be Staged

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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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Storm Postpones Pirates of Penzance Show

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 14 Oct 2014 11:36:25 +0000

[Updated] In the wake of Tropical Storm Fay, many island services and establishments were forced to close or cancel, with the planned October 12 production of the Pirates of Penzance no exception. The show’s postponement will see it now take place on October 18 at 3.00pm, with anyone holding tickets for the postponed performance able […]

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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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RSIR Realty To Sponsor Bermuda Pride Event

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:45:25 +0000

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty Bermuda announced its sponsorship of Bermuda’s first Pride Parade, which is set to take place tomorrow [Aug 31]. “To celebrate being the 1st Bermuda real estate company to sponsor the landmark event, the full-service real estate firm recently welcomed Elizabeth Christopher from Bermuda Pride and Adrian Hartnett-Beasley of OUTBermuda to discuss […]

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Students Complete RSIR Internship Program

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2019 18:58:53 +0000

Rego Sotheby’s International Realty Bermuda shared the successful completion of their Summer Internship Program by Bermudian university undergraduates Hayley Ball, attending Trent University in Canada, and Georgia Rego, who is attending Elon University in North Carolina. During their internship, both students were able to enjoy industry specific training for multiple disciplines of real estate at […]

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‘Inside Bermuda Homes’ Enters Third Season

By bernews.com
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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Column: How To Price Your Airbnb Rental

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 23:00:57 +0000

[Column written by Ade Brown] About 60% of your potential income comes from the intrinsic value of your property, location, and amenities. The other 40% is dependent upon implementing an effective Airbnb pricing strategy. Your strategy should take into account the fluctuating demand for your property throughout the year. Airbnb allows you to set different […]

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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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Commission Of Inquiry To Host Hearing

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:15:34 +0000

The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, March 19th. A spokesperson said, “The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Losses of Land in Bermuda will hold a public Planning Hearing on Thursday, 19th March 2020 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 […]

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Tucker’s Point Providing Virtual Tours

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:32:21 +0000

In light of the current social distancing measures in place due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Tucker’s Point is now offering a virtual tour of its Harbour Court listings. A spokesperson said, “During these trying times, the Tucker’s Point team’s goal is to ensure inquirers receive a seamless experience. “The team is still available to discuss […]

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Governor Buys First Poppy Of Annual Appeal

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 22:05:02 +0000

Governor John Rankin today [Oct 25] launched the annual Poppy Appeal to raise funds for war veterans and their families. Mr Rankin bought the first poppy from Bermuda Legion welfare case worker Carol Everson and two woman veterans of World War Two, Isobel Flood, 94, who served with the Royal Canadian Air Force and Betty […]

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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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Over Thirty Regiment Recruits Start Training

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:47:56 +0000

More than 30 soldiers started two weeks of intensive training at the start of their careers as Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers. The island trainees were joined by five Officer Cadets from the new Cayman Regiment, who are in Bermuda to learn as much as possible before they go on to further education at the British […]

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RBR Recruits Get Their First Lesson With Rifles

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:11:27 +0000

The country’s newest soldiers got their first lesson with the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s SA-80 rifles. Recruit Camp soldiers were introduced to the standard issue weapon in a classroom – with a major emphasis on safety. Instructors explained the workings of the SA-80 and the rigorous safety procedures that need to be learned before they get […]

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RBR Recruits Celebrate First Week Of Training

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 13:03:59 +0000

The Royal Bermuda Regiment’s newest soldiers celebrated the halfway mark of two weeks of training at the weekend. Now the troops are preparing for their first day on the firing range today and their first night under canvas at Hog Bay in Sandys on Tuesday. Private Lirico Williams, 22, of Paget, said he welcomed a […]

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Covid-19: Soldiers Assist With Airport Arrivals

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:11:58 +0000

Soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment have mobilised at the airport to help returned residents disembark and transport those who need quarantined outside their homes to special accommodation. Sergeant Giovanni Lema, a member of the RBR’s Motor Transport section, drove one of the buses used to ferry passengers off some of the last planes to […]

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‘Regiment Were Conducting Firearms Training’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:12:05 +0000

Police received a report that gunshots were heard in Warwick and “upon investigation it was discovered that the Royal Bermuda Regiment were conducting firearms training at Warwick Camp at the time the report was made.” A police spokesperson said, “At 10:23am on Saturday 18th April, police received a report that two gunshots were heard in […]

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Fairmont Hotel Provides Free Meals For Soldiers

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:10:17 +0000

A luxury hotel has thanked soldiers on duty over the Covid-19 crisis with two dinners for 200 prepared by its top chefs. The Fairmont Southampton cooked the meals for the troops at Warwick Camp and forward operating bases yesterday [Sunday] – the second time the hotel has ensured soldiers dined in style. Kiaran MacDonald, Fairmont’s […]

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RA: Providers Met 4G Requirements For The AC

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 17:23:48 +0000

In November 2016, as part of the award of 4G spectrum to Telecommunications [BWI] Ltd [Digicel] and Bermuda Digital Communications Limited [One Communications], the Regulatory Authority [the ‘Authority’] mandated specific coverage and Quality of Service [QoS] obligations. A spokesperson said, “The obligations are in the following phases: 1. America’s Cup Coverage and QoS obligation [which […]

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Emirates Team NZ & The AC Arrive In Auckland

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2017 11:49:36 +0000

Emirates Team New Zealand landed in Auckland bringing the America’s Cup back to New Zealand after 14 years. “It’s fantastic to be home, we just so proud of being New Zealanders” said CEO Grant Dalton in front of hundreds of fans gathered at Auckland Airport for the team’s arrival. Emirates Team New Zealand were flown […]

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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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Ten Arrested On Suspicion Of Impaired Driving

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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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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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Eight People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 21:01:27 +0000

Eight people were arrested for impaired driving from Friday evening [Dec 13] until Sunday evening [Dec 15]. A police spokesperson said, “Eight 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 13th until the evening of Sunday, December 15th. […]

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Thirteen People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:35:36 +0000

Thirteen people were arrested for impaired driving from Thursday evening [Dec 26] until Wednesday evening [Jan 1]. A police spokesperson said, “A total of 13 motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving from the evening of Thursday, December 26th 2019 [Boxing Day] until the evening of Wednesday, January 1st 2020 [New Year’s Day] as […]

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Three People Arrested For Impaired Driving

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:29:05 +0000

Three people were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving from Friday evening [Jan 24] until Sunday evening [Jan 26]. A police spokesperson said, “Three motorists were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving from the evening of Friday, January 24th until the evening of Sunday, January 26th, with road sobriety checkpoints conducted in seven parishes [Hamilton parish, Smith’s […]

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Arch Capital To Acquire Barbican Group Holdings

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:00:09 +0000

Arch Capital Group Ltd. has entered into an agreement to purchase Barbican Group Holdings Limited from funds managed by Carlson Capital, a U.S.-based alternative asset management firm, subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition includes Barbican Managing Agency Limited, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1955, Lloyd’s Syndicate 1856 [Arcus], Lloyd’s Special Purpose Arrangement [SPA] 6132, Castel Underwriting Agencies Limited […]

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Assured Guaranty To Acquire BlueMountain

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Assured Guaranty – a publicly traded Bermuda-based holding company — has entered into an agreement to purchase all of the outstanding equity interests in BlueMountain Capital Management, LLC  and its associated entities for a purchase price of approximately $160 million, subject to certain adjustments. BlueMountain is an alternative asset management firm with $19.3 billion in assets […]

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Arch To Acquire Ventus Risk Management

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:26:39 +0000

Arch Insurance North America [Arch] announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ventus Risk Management [Ventus], a technology and analytics-driven managing general underwriter [MGU] that specializes in providing coastal commercial property insurance solutions to small and mid-sized enterprises. Ventus was founded in 2016, with the aim of using its proprietary technology to […]

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Artex To Acquire Horseshoe Insurance

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2019 12:03:48 +0000

Artex Risk Solutions announced that it has reached agreement to acquire Horseshoe Insurance Services Holdings Ltd., significantly strengthening its insurance-linked securities [ILS] operations. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to complete before the end of the year. Horseshoe specializes in providing insurance management, fund administration, advisory and corporate services to insurance-linked securities […]

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Carlyle Group, T&D Acquire 76% Of Fortitude

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 14:32:58 +0000

American International Group, Inc., The Carlyle Group and T&D Holdings announced that a newly created Carlyle-managed fund, together with T&D, have partnered to acquire from AIG a 76.6 percent ownership interest in Fortitude Group Holdings, whose group companies operate as Fortitude Re, for approximately $1.8 billion. “After closing, ownership interests in Fortitude Re will include […]

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Monument Re Acquires Cattolica Life

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 10:20:20 +0000

Monument Re announced that, subject to regulatory approval, it has acquired Cattolica Life DAC from Cattolica Assicurazioni. Cattolica Life is a life insurer domiciled in Ireland which ceased new activity since 2017. The transaction will have no impact on Cattolica Life DAC clients and policyholders. Change of control of the company will follow satisfaction of […]

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Randall & Quilter Acquires Barbados Insurer

By bernews.com
Published On :: Thu, 02 Jan 2020 12:38:10 +0000

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary R&Q Re [Bermuda] Limited has completed the acquisition of the Barbados insurer, Distinguished Re Ltd, formerly known as the Saranac Insurance Company, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Distinguished LLC. A spokesperson said, “Distinguished Re participated as a reinsurer of the capacity providers on […]

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R&Q Acquires Vigneron Insurance Company

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 13:21:02 +0000

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. [R&Q] has acquired the Montana captive insurer, Vigneron Insurance Company Inc. [VICI] from a wholly owned private investment holding company. “VICI underwrote deductible reimbursement policies to cover the obligations under insurance policies taken out by affiliated entities,” the company said. R&Q intends to merge VICI into R&Q’s Vermont captive consolidator […]

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Monument Re Acquires GreyCastle Holdings

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:34:21 +0000

Monument Re announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire GreyCastle Holdings Ltd and its subsidiaries, which include GreyCastle Life Reinsurance [SAC] Ltd and GreyCastle Services, from the shareholders of GreyCastle Holdings Ltd. A spokesperson said, “Monument Re announced today that, subject to regulatory approval, it has signed an agreement to acquire GreyCastle Holdings […]

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Shooting: BPS Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Man

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sat, 28 Jul 2018 01:49:16 +0000

[Updated: Police confirmed that a 30-year-old man has died, while a 55-year-old man is "being treated for non-life-threatening injuries" following a shooting on Court Street. Police also confirm that "someone has been taken into police custody in connection with this incident."] Police are on scene in the Court Street area and police tape is visible […]

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Police Confirm Death Of 30-Year-Old Taylor Grier

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 29 Jul 2018 12:05:59 +0000

The police have now confirmed the death of 30-year-old Taylor Grier following the shooting on Friday evening. At around 10.00pm on Friday, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of Mr Grier, while a 55-year-old man was injured. Speaking at the scene […]

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Video: Police Confirm Death Of Danshun Swann

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 27 Aug 2018 15:36:12 +0000

[Updated] The police held a press conference this afternoon [Aug 27] regarding the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Danshun Swann early this morning in Southampton. Earlier today, Police Media Relations Manager Dwayne Caines said, “The Bermuda Police Service responded to a report of an incident that took place at 12:10am on Monday outside of Southampton Rangers Sports Club. “Upon police […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 11:02:07 +0000

[Updated with video] A 33-year-old man has died following a shooting in the Rambling Lane area in Pembroke early this morning [Dec 10], the police have confirmed. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “Police and other first responders attended a report of a firearms incident that took place outside of a residence on Rambling Lane […]

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Third Man Arrested In Connection With Murder

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:01:21 +0000

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Ronniko Burchall, marking the third person following the fatal shooting in St David’s on December 29th, 2018. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the arrest of a 23-year-old man in connection with the murder of Ronniko Burchall on 29th […]

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Shots Fired In Pembroke, No One Injured

By bernews.com
Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:04:09 +0000

[Updated] Police are on scene after another shooting this morning [Feb 16] in the Field View Lane, Pembroke area, with multiple officers and crime scene tape visible. Police have confirmed that shots were fired, and no one was injured. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 9.59am: Comment […]

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Four Men Arrested After Firearm Incidents

By bernews.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:05:17 +0000

“Four men with strong gang connections” were arrested this past weekend, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “In response to recent firearms incidents which occurred between Monday, 3rd February and Sunday, 16th February, the Bermuda Police Service launched an operation which targeted specific persons and resulted in four men with strong gang connections […]

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‘No Evidence To Show Firearm Discharged’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:41:24 +0000

Last night the police received several reports of gunshots in the Jones Village, Warwick area, however police “found no forensic or other evidence to confirm that a firearm had been discharged.” A police spokesperson said, “At around 10:30 pm on Tuesday 3-Mar-2020, the Bermuda Police Service received several reports of gunshots in the Jones Village, […]

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Court: ‘The Order Of Extradition Is Confirmed’

By bernews.com
Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:22:14 +0000

A Bermudian man convicted of vehicular assault following a car crash in 2006 should be extradited to the United States, the Bermuda Supreme Court has ruled, stating: “The appeal is accordingly dismissed on all grounds and the order of extradition is confirmed.” The judgment against Paul Douglas Martin says, “The Appellant is a Bermudian national having […]

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Police Confirm: Man Dies Following Shooting

By bernews.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:59:33 +0000

The police have confirmed that one of the men who was shot yesterday afternoon has died. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the death of 28-year-old Clarke Fox. “Mr. Fox succumbed to injuries sustained in a firearms attack shortly before 2:45 pm yesterday, Tuesday March 17th, at the corner of Court […]

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Police Confirm: Man Shot In Warwick

By bernews.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:03:11 +0000

[Updating] Police can be seen in the Warwick area this evening [May 8], with crime scene tape visible, and unofficial information indicating that there was a shooting. Further details are limited at this time, however we will update as able. Update 7.05pm: A police spokesperson said, “Police are investigating a confirmed firearms incident which occurred […]

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Firefox 3.5

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Published On :: Wed, 24 Jun 09 15:18:47 0200

Les balises audio et vidéo sont implémentées. Le format de donnée JSON est reconnu nativement par Firefox. L'avantage est d'éviter l'utilisation de la fonction eval() qui n'est pas sûr, ou d'employer des librairies additionnelles, qui est nettement plus lent


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