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Deputy Speaker Randy Horton has pledged to report back to MPs on the findings of the parliamentary committee on crime before the House of Assembly adjourns for the summer.
He told the House on Friday there had been “some disquiet” about when the joi...
DATE: Jun 21, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
Police are reminding the public to secure their doors and windows after a series of homes were burgled.
A quantity of electronic items mostly flat screen televisions and jewellery were taken on Monday.
“We continue to advise the public to remain vigi...
DATE: Jun 17, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
A Southampton man told Magistrates’ Court he had shoplifted out of pressure to bring something home to his family.
Neko Cann, 35, of Horseshoe Road, admitted posing as a member of staff to steal food and liquor from Lindo’s Family Foods.
On February ...
DATE: Jun 17, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Police are asking members of the public to be alert after several fake $50 bills were received by a Dockyard store.
Chair of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s retail division Paula Clarke said a store in the Clocktower Mall accepted three counterfeit...
DATE: Jun 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief yesterday insisted police are making progress in the fight against gun crime as he hit back at the Opposition’s claims they haven’t got a plan.
“Targeted and sensible police deployment has yielded significa...
DATE: Jun 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Several law firms on the Island have been cheated out of a substantial amount of funds after falling victim to expert scams, The Royal Gazette can reveal.
A number of legal firms are understood to have been approached by scam artists in a bid to swi...
DATE: Jun 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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Shadow National Security Minister Michael Dunkley said he’s concerned Government still has no plan in place to tackle the gang violence blighting the Island.
Responding to news leaders have been researching anti-gang initiatives in the United States,...
DATE: Jun 15, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Butterfield Bank last night warned of a circulating e-mail requesting account details from its customers.
The e-mail thanks users for previously updating their account information.
It then reads: “Our review of the information you provided however in...
DATE: Jun 15, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A community activist has organised a training workshop this week aimed at giving coaches, teachers and neighbours the tools to help people in crisis.
Gina Spence said through talks with community members she learnt many were interested in helping th...
DATE: Jun 14, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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Police are warning residents to ignore a bogus email circulating locally which claims to be from a British financial firm.
The message contains a phony advert for a “broker in Bermuda” and offers a salary of $10,000 a month.
Bermuda Police Service’s ...
DATE: Jun 14, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways