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Police: Latest Operation Vega Update

“We are once again reporting good performance across the police service with the Operation Vega traffic enforcement initiative,” Chief Inspector – Tactical Operations Unit Robert Cardwell said. Chief Inspector Cardwell said, “We are pleased with the results, albeit the numbers are down from the previous reporting period. “When assessing these numbers, we also have to […]
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Government / News

Shark Hole Construction Site Stop Work Notice Lifted

Following a Stop Work Notice issued on 22 July 2022 by the Department of Planning relating to the property located at 2 Harrington Sound Road, Smiths, in the Shark Hole area, the Ministry of Home Affairs today provided an update on the matter.

On concluding the investigation into this project, the Department of Planning and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources worked with the applicant to remediate any damage to the best extent possible and put in place additional conditions for the construction site to ensure all requirements were met and followed. 

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Bernews / News

Police Investigating Robbery At Service Station

The police are investigating a robbery that took place at the  Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station last night [Oct 10]. A police spokesperson said, “An investigation has been launched following a robbery at the Collector’s Hill Esso Service Station, on South Road, Devonshire. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm on Monday, 10th October 2022. “Information is, the […]
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Bernews / News

45 Complaints/Queries About Covid Policies

Of the 174 intakes received by the Human Rights Commission last year, approximately 45 related to the Covid-19 pandemic, including inquiries about the Government’s testing policies, employment, mask policies and more. The Human Rights Commission annual report [PDF] said, “In 2021, of the one hundred and seventy-four [174] intakes received, approximately forty-five [45] related to the […]
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