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A man jailed for a string of sexual offences against a schoolgirl has lost his appeal against his conviction.
Kenneth Hurff Williams, 47, from Pembroke, was sentenced to three years in prison last year after he was convicted in Magistrates’ Court of ...
DATE: Sep 15, 2020
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Court
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public were warned to be prepared in advance of Hurricane Paulette and heed safety advice to protect their homes and families.
Belco released recommendations for residents yesterday as the storm approached.
• The Emergency Broadcast radio station...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The public were warned yesterday to prepare for the impact of what is expected to become Hurricane Paulette — and also take precautions to protect against Covid-19.
Renée Ming, the national security minister, said Paulette, still a tropical storm, wa...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Progressive Labour Party has temporarily suspended its campaign efforts as Tropical Storm Paulette approaches.
A party spokeswoman said a virtual rally, scheduled to take place tonight, had been cancelled to allow the public to focus on preparing...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
No new cases of Covid-19 were recorded today out of almost 900 test results.
A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Health said that 893 test results came back and none were positive for the coronavirus.
The total number of cases remains at 177, but the n...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Paulette has been upgraded to a hurricane as it continues to approach Bermuda.
Bermuda Weather Service forecaster Troy Anderson said in an update at 8am today: “Paulette is expected to be a dangerous hurricane when it approaches Bermuda late tonight ...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Free Democratic Movement has urged the Government and Governor to consider postponing the upcoming General Election in the face of a hurricane.
Marc Bean, the FDM leader, said efforts must be made to mitigate any potential impact caused by Tropic...
DATE: Sep 12, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Tropical Storm Paulette could pass Bermuda as a Category 2 hurricane as early as Sunday night, according to forecasts.
The US-based National Hurricane Centre said this morning: “On the forecast track, the centre of Paulette should approach Bermuda Su...
DATE: Sep 11, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The final line-up for the upcoming General Election will be shown today with numerous candidates yet to be announced.
A One Bermuda Alliance spokesman declined to confirm yesterday whether the party would field a full slate of 36 candidates, only sta...
DATE: Sep 10, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Tropical Storm Paulette is forecast to develop into a hurricane by the time it reaches Bermuda early next week.
The storm’s winds are expected to strengthen to 75mph by Monday morning, making it a Category 1 hurricane, as it approaches the island fro...
DATE: Sep 10, 2020
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CATEGORY:
Weather
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes