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Harbour Nights Denied Liquor License
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce has received notification from the Liquor Licensing Authority that the group application for an occasional liquor license for Harbour Nights, as submitted on their behalf by the City of Hamilton, has been denied. Chamber Executive Director Joanne MacPhee noted: “We are naturally disappointed, but we respect the Magistrate’s... Read more of this article
CADA: “Know Alcohol Day” To Raise Awareness
Today [Apr 26] is Know Alcohol Day, which CADA Chairman Anthony Santucci said occurs on the last Friday of every April and is the culmination of a month of activities during Alcohol Awareness Month. “Throughout April, CADA has created activities to raise awareness about responsible alcohol behavior in our community. Our objectives this month... Read more of this article
10% Duty Increase For Cigarettes & Alcohol
Effective 1st April 2013, the Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2013 will usher in an across the board 10% increase in the import duty rate for cigarettes and alcoholic beverages. In the 2013 -14 Budget in February, Government said, “The duty on cigarettes and tobacco and beer, wines and other spirits will be raised in April 2013 to achieve additional... Read more of this article
Gosling’s Continues CADA Sponsorship
CADA announced that Gosling’s Limited will continue its support of the Let Us Drive program. CADA’s Chairman Anthony Santucci, stated, “Since its inception, the Let Us Drive service has taken home some 8,700 people. We know this community program saves lives and it would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. :I am pleased... Read more of this article
Survey: Drug & Alcohol Use Among Young People
A recent survey provided data to suggest that young people in Bermuda may be experimenting with alcohol and drugs at an earlier age than previously suspected, in some cases as low as 9 years old, Public Safety Minister Michael Dunkley said today [Mar 1] in the House of Assembly. The Minister was delivering a summary of the results of a “Survey of... Read more of this article
Man Denies Stealing $80 Worth Of Liquor
In Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 14] 33-year-old Jermain Johnson denied stealing three bottles of liquor from MarketPlace,that were said to be worth approximately $80. The offence was alleged to have occurred in August 2012. Mr Johnson — who was not represented — was given $2,000 bail with a surety, and and will reappear for trial... Read more of this article
Burrows Lightbourn Continues CADA Support
CADA announced that Burrows Lightbourn Ltd. will continue their $10,000.00 Silver Sponsorship of the free, late-night, don’t drink and drive taxi service, Let Us Drive. CADA Chairman, Mr. Anthony Santucci stated, “On behalf of CADA’s board, I extend my sincere appreciation to Burrows Lightbourn for continuing their $10,000.00 Silver Sponsorship... Read more of this article
Bacardi Limited Acquires St-Germain Liqueur
Bermuda-based Bacardi Limited has acquired St-Germain, the premium elderflower liqueur, a hand-crafted artisanal French liqueur made from 100% fresh, hand-selected elderflowers that blossom in Europe once a year, during a four-to-six week period in late spring. When picked, they are swiftly delivered to small collection stations where harvesters... Read more of this article
Caribbean Journal Rum Of The Year: Goslings
The Caribbean Journal has named Bermuda’s Goslings Rum as the 2012 Rum of the Year. The publication said: “Bottled in a champagne bottle, the same way sailors used to drink Gosling’s in the Bermuda of yore, sealed with wax, Old Rum continues to be the standard for aged rum. It is the most complete rum in the world — flavourful, balanced,... Read more of this article
22-Yr-Old Admits Stealing Liquor From Arnolds
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 13] 22-year-old Mikhail Butterfield was remanded into custody after he pleaded guilty to stealing $7.80 worth of liquor from Arnold’s Express on Front Street earlier this month. Senior Magistrate Archie Warner was told that Mr Butterfield had gone to the back of the shop where he was seen to pocket... Read more of this article
Inquiries Continue: Suspected Stolen Liquor
The police are continuing their inquiries into bottles of suspected stolen wine and champagne – some of them reportedly valuable – which were recently recovered. On November 20th, police officers spotted a man near Astwood Park in Warwick who was “acting suspiciously”. They searched him, found he was carrying a large quantity of bottled... Read more of this article
Man Arrested With Suspected Stolen Liquor
The police arrested a man on Tuesday [Nov 20] who was carrying a large quantity of bottled liquor which is believed to be stolen. Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have had a quantity of liquor stolen from their home or business to contact the main police number on 295-0011 A police spokesperson said: “Around 11pm on Tuesday November... Read more of this article
