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Court: 42-Year-Old Admits Taking Milk Truck

[Written by Don Burgess] A 42-year-old man pleaded guilty to taking a milk truck, and the court heard that in the process the vehicle and some of its contents were damaged. Ernest Smith admitted to stealing a Dunkley’s truck from Reid Street on May 27, 2019, causing $3,000 in damage to the vehicle and causing $391.45 […]

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Court: Man Pleads Guilty To Burglary Charges

[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

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

[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: Man Admits Threat, Having A Machete

[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

[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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Daren A. Herbert To Play New Lead Role

Bermudian actor Daren A. Herbert is getting set to play the lead role in “Welcome Back To Harlem: A Hellfighter’s Story” with Rooted Theatre in Vancouver, Canada, with the theatre turning to the online community for help in funding the production. According to the theatre’s promotional material, “Welcome Back To Harlem: A Hellfighter’s Story” is […]

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Daren A. Herbert Play To See Canadian Debut

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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Warwick Academy To Present ‘Frisco 77'

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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Vacation Rental Renewal Deadline Extended

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

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New Units To Be Added At Harbour View Village

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

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Walker Arcade & The Calypso Building For Sale

The Walker Arcade and Calypso Building are for sale, with the two Hamilton properties comprising over 36,000 square feet. A spokesperson said, “Coldwell Banker is pleased to announce that they have received instructions to sell two of the cities most recognized commercial properties, The Walker Arcade and The Calypso Building. The two properties comprise over 36,000 […]

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Photos & Video: 2019 Remembrance Day Parade

[Updated with photos] Hundreds of people came out to honour war veterans and the fallen today [Nov 11] as the island marked Remembrance Day. The crowds lined Front Street near the Cenotaph at Cabinet Office as the small band of surviving veterans marched on parade alongside soldiers from the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and its Band […]

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Junior Leaders Hold Last Training Camp Of 2019

The island’s Junior Leaders marked their last training camp of the year with a weekend of battles with hi-tech laser rifles. The youngsters ended their year with Exercise Battle Royale – which combined fun for the festive season and their fieldcraft training over the year. Junior Leaders Private Tyzhae DeSilva, 15, a four-year veteran of […]

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21 Regiment Soldiers Promoted At Special Parade

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

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Weekend Adventures in Columbus

This past weekend in Columbus was a blast as I had one of my friends from undergrad visiting, braving the cold coming up from Atlanta. Showing him around campus and the city was a great time. Columbus makes it easy for me to be a great host and show a guest an action packed weekend. … Continue reading "Weekend Adventures in Columbus"




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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Six Parishes

The police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 7th,  in Hamilton parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. 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, […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Six Parishes

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st, with the checkpoints set to take place in 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 […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From July 19 – 21

The police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, July 19th to Sunday, July 21st, set to take place in Hamilton parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. 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 […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints During Cup Match

According to the official Government notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Thursday, August 1st to Sunday, August 4th, set to take place in St. George, Hamilton, 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 […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From August 1 – 4

The Police are advising the public that there will be road sobriety checkpoints in eight parishes from August 1st to August 4th. 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, July 24th] will […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From Aug 30 – Sept 2

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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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Six Parishes

Road sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in Hamilton parish, Smith’s parish, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton throughout Labour Day holiday weekend, starting Friday [Aug 30]. 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 […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes

[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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Minister Caines On Roadside Sobriety Checks

In a “country where one of the leading causes of premature death is road traffic collisions,” roadside sobriety checks are a “necessary inconvenience,” Minister of National Security Wayne Caines said. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Nov 29], the Minister said, “I want to highlight some of the road traffic collision data over the […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes

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

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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Road Sobriety Checkpoints To Start Tonight

According to the official Government notices, the police will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints starting today [Dec 26] and continuing until Wednesday, January 1st, with the checkpoints 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 […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes

According to today’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, January 24th to Sunday, January 26th, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints In […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints From Jan 24 – 26

Road sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick, and Southampton starting on Friday, January 24th. 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, January 15th] will be […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes

According to yesterday’s Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, February 28th to Sunday, March 1st, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints Start On Feb 28th

Road sobriety checkpoints will be conducted in seven parishes from Friday, February 28th to Sunday, March 1st. 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, February 19th] will be conducted starting Friday, February […]

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Road Sobriety Checkpoints In Seven Parishes

According to the Official Notices, the Bermuda Police Service will be conducting road sobriety checkpoints from Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd, with the checkpoints set to take place in Hamilton parish, Smiths, Devonshire, Pembroke, Paget, Warwick and Southampton. The full Road Sobriety Checkpoint Notice 2020 follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Road Sobriety Checkpoints […]

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Randall & Quilter Acquires Barbados Insurer

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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Minister: ‘Extremely Saddened By This Tragedy’

“Extremely saddened by this tragedy,” said the Minister of National Security Wayne Caines, in the wake of last night’s shooting death. At around 10.00pm last night, two men on a motorcycle fired multiple gunshots in the area of Court and Elliot Street, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man, while a 55-year-old man was […]

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‘Devastated, Saddened By Senseless Murder’

“We were stunned, devastated and saddened to learn of another senseless murder,” Shadow Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley said. “I knew Taylor as a constituent and friend whom I enjoyed conversing with about our beloved home. He was always keen to discuss opportunities and issues facing Bermuda. Just last week we continued our earlier […]

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Court: ‘The Order Of Extradition Is Confirmed’

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: Advice On How To Avoid Scammers

The Bermuda Police Service recently had a Q&A with Detective Superintendent Nicholas Pedro on the issue of potential scams, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Q: Why is this pandemic an opportunity for scammers and criminals? A: Unfortunately, criminals are very opportunistic. They see a vulnerable population out there that they can prey upon. People may […]

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TRB Webinar: Load-Carrying Geosynthetic-Reinforced Bridge Abutments

Construction of load-carrying geosynthetic-reinforced bridge abutments are surging worldwide. The design directly supports the load of bridge girders without the need of deep foundation. TRB is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern that will provide an overview, comparison, and discussion of methodologies used in the design of such bridge abutments. They have the potential of alleviating the “bump at the bridge,” expediting construction, and requiring comparatively smal...




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TRB Straight to Recording for All: Landscape Design Practices for Roadside Water Management

TRB released a straight-to-recording series in April that presents highlights and findings of the NCHRP Domestic Scan 16-02 on Landscape Design Practices for Roadside Water Management . This scan investigated how transportation agencies are applying principles and practices of green infrastructure (GI) for roadside water management to mitigate adverse impacts of flooding, drought, and temperature extremes affecting their infrastructure. The videos are available on-demand at no charge. Presenters: Garrett...




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Road travel toolkit during coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Communication Toolkit for Transportation Partners to Inform Road Travelers , released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention




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Addressing the volume of renewable fuel in transportation fuel

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): Waiver Authority and Modification of Volumes , released by the U.S. Congressional Research Service




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TRB Webinar: Evaluating Goals Under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Is your organization aiming to increase the participation of minority-and women-owned businesses in state and local transportation projects? TRB will conduct a webinar on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern to discuss how to meet the goals set by the U.S. Department of Transportation Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (USDOT DBE). State and local transportation projects that receive federal funding are mandated to go through the triennial DBE goal-setting process. Make your next goals...




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Evaluating the Suitability of Roadway Corridors for Use by Monarch Butterflies

The charismatic and familiar monarch butterfly serves as a flagship species for pollinator conservation, and gives rights-of-way entities opportunities to engage a diverse array of stakeholders who are invested in not only restoring monarch numbers to sustainable levels, but also mitigating many other environmental and economic issues. This pre-publication draft of the TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's NCHRP Research Report 942 Pre-Pub: Evaluating the Suitability of Roadway Corridors fo...



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Addressing Uncertainty about Future Airport Activity Levels in Airport Decision Making

TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) Report 76: Addressing Uncertainty about Future Airport Activity Levels in Airport Decision Making provides a systems analysis methodology that augments standard airport master planning and strategic planning approaches. The methodology includes a set of tools for improving the understanding and application of risk and uncertainty in air traffic forecasts as well as for increasing the overall effectiveness of airport planning and decision making.



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Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 095: The Madness Abounds

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d talk about a defensive gun use that stopped a potential mass shooting, then discuss the assorted nuttery happening in relationship to the COVID-19 quarantine; Loveball returns to the show to talk about what … Continue reading




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March 31: Deadline For BTA Tourism Programme

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reminds local entrepreneurs that the deadline for applications to its Experience Investment Programme is on Tuesday, March 31st. A spokesperson said, “Despite Covid-19 uncertainty, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is reminding local entrepreneurs the deadline for applications to its Experience Investment Programme closes a week today, Tuesday, March 31. “The […]

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67-Year-Old Man Hurt After Falling Off A Ladder

A 67-year-old man sustained minor injuries after falling approximately 7 feet off a ladder in Hamilton Parish. A BFRS spokesperson said, “At 5:25pm a call was received by fire dispatch reporting a 67-year-old male having fallen off a ladder from approximately 7 feet sustaining a injury to his right shoulder at Winton Drive Hamilton Parish. “BFRS […]

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111 Visit KEMH Due To Road Accidents In Jan

111 people visited the Hospital’s Emergency Department or Urgent Care Centre last month due to road traffic accidents, according to the latest statistics from the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB]. According to BHB, “Bermuda Hospitals Board road traffic accident statistics for the month of January are available in the table above and reveal the following in […]

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Car Crash On Middle Road In Sandys

Emergency services responded to a collision on Middle Road in Sandys this morning [Feb 19] involving a car, with damage to both the vehicle and a low wall visible at the scene.  Police were diverting traffic at the scene, with traffic heading out of Somerset experiencing delays. Further details are limited at this time, however […]

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