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Photos/Video: FIFA World Cup Trophy Arrives

[Updated with photos/video] The FIFA World Cup™ Trophy arrived in Bermuda today [Oct 9] and a special unveiling was held with Premier Craig Cannonier, Governor George Fergusson, Opposition Leader Marc Bean and others in attendance. The largest and longest global tour of the FIFA World Cup™ Trophy, it will visit more countries than ever during its... Read more of this article

Beat The Retreat Ceremony To Be Held Tonight

This evening [Oct 9] a special Beating the Retreat Ceremony will be held on Front Street to mark Police Week. A police spokesperson said, “At the request of the Bermuda Police Service, the Commanding Officer has agreed that the Band and Corps of Drums of the Bermuda Regiment, along with the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band, will perform a Beating of the... Read more of this article

Former Premier Recuperating After Blood Clots

Former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown was released from King Edward Memorial Hospital today [Oct 9] after being admitted over the weekend. A spokesperson for Dr. Brown said it was discovered he had blood clots on Saturday afternoon, and he was rushed to KEMH where emergency treatment was administered. Related Stories PLP: ‘Resolution To Lengthy, Costly... Read more of this article

Legal Loophole: No Disqualification For DUI

A 36-year-old man who admitted driving while impaired avoided being disqualified from driving due to a legal loophole. Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 9], Denton Santucci pleaded guilty to driving whilst impaired in April 2013, was fined $1500, and given time to pay. Crown Prosecutor Nicole Smith asked Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo if... Read more of this article

Man Pleads Guilty To Assault, Damaging Property

A 43-year-old man appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Oct 9] where he pleaded guilty to assaulting his girlfriend’s daughter. Larry Whitter pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting the young woman, and damaging her glasses, laptop computer which, between them, were worth over $1,000. Crown Prosecutor Nicole Smith told Magistrate Khamisi... Read more of this article

Photo Slideshow: Argo Group Gold Cup Sailing

Some of the top sailors from around the world have converged on Bermuda for this year’s Argo Group Gold Cup. With 20 teams entered this year, the fleet is divided into two groups of 10 teams. Skippers in each group are ranked and divided by Alpari World Match Racing Tour officials and the organizers at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. They are sailing... Read more of this article

Photos: Police Week 2013 Seniors Tea Event

The Police Week 2013 Seniors Tea held on Tuesday, October 8th saw the largest turnout yet. This year’s event took place at Devonshire Recreation Club with approximately 200 senior citizens attending. Station Duty Officer Linda Mienzer led the proceedings, keeping her audience engaged and entertained. The guests of honour were served food and soft... Read more of this article

Senators Pass Casinos, Fuel, Municipalities Act

[Updated] The Senate is due to meet today [Oct 9] with items on the agenda set to include the Cruise Ships Casinos Act, the Municipalities Amendment Act, the Corporation of St. George’s Levy Act 2013. All three have already passed in the House of Assembly. The Casino Cruise Ship Act will see cruise ships allowed to open their casinos while docked... Read more of this article

Rider Listed In Critical Condition After Collision

[Updated] At approximately 8.20pm this evening [Oct 8] there was a collision on South Road [by Coral Beach] which resulted in one person receiving serious injuries. Emergency personnel responded, and the road remains blocked at this time while police investigate the collision. The rider of one of the motorcycles has been taken to KEMH with what we... Read more of this article

Contractor Selected For Angle Street Wall Issue

The City of Hamilton today provided an update on the rebuilding of the Angle Street wall. Chief Operating Officer and Secretary to the City of Hamilton stated, Mr. Edward Benevides stated, “I am pleased to announce that the contract to rebuild the wall on Angle Street has been signed. The contractor selected is DeRosa Construction and they are scheduled... Read more of this article

OBA: No Challenges To Cannonier Or Dunkley

One Bermuda Alliance Leader Craig Cannonier and Deputy Leader Michael Dunkley have not been challenged and will continue to serve in their current roles for the next four years, the OBA said today. The OBA will hold its annual Conference, which is open to all members, at 7pm on Saturday, 19 October at the Fairmont Southampton. A statement from the Party... Read more of this article

Video: PLP Introduce Task Group Members

[Updated with video] MP Michael Weeks, Christopher Webson, and former Police Superintendent Larry Smith are the members of the new Task Group, Shadow Public Safety Minister Michael Scott announced today [Oct 8]. Mr Scott said the Task Group will: Examine and identify the Bermuda Crime profile, the causes of gun shootings, assess the psychology of the... Read more of this article