Jonathan Bell
Senior Reporter at The Royal Gazette
Senior reporter at @TheRoyalGazette, and a Bermudian of many places.
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6 days ago |
royalgazette.com | Jonathan Bell
A woman found unresponsive late yesterday morning in an area near the Warwick Playground has been identified by police as Honee Smith. She was said to have succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Ms Smith was found shortly after 11.30am on a rocky embankment just off the trails near the playground. The circumstances were said to be unclear, with an investigation under way into how she came to be at the location. An autopsy is expected to be carried out.
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6 days ago |
royalgazette.com | Jonathan Bell
The Progressive Labour Party government has failed to meaningfully address "an unprecedented shrinking of Bermuda's population and the associated long stagnation of the local economy", MPs heard today in the House of Assembly. Douglas De Couto, the shadow finance minister, responded to the Budget statement delivered a week ago by David Burt, the Premier, with a caveat that the Government had achieved some measure of fairness for those in need.
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6 days ago |
royalgazette.com | Jonathan Bell
A long session likely awaits MPs as the 2025-26 Budget goes under the microscope in the House of Assembly today. The Reply to the Budget is to be delivered by Douglas De Couto, the shadow finance minister, on behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance. Speakers on the government side will also have an opportunity to respond.
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1 week ago |
royalgazette.com | Jonathan Bell
A scam circulating on social media has falsely used the name and image of Diallo Rabain, the Minister of the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation, in an attempt to defraud residents. The ministry said the post, which mimics legitimate news sources, claims that more than 10,000 residents have made gains from a nonexistent "NetherexPro Investment Programme" promising guaranteed weekly incomes with minimal investment.
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1 week ago |
royalgazette.com | Jonathan Bell
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting at the Legends club in Somerset last Thursday. A police spokesman said a 23-year-old male was being held. The first suspect arrested at the weekend remains in custody, while a search continues for two others sought as part of the investigation. One of the suspects still at large was believed to be injured at the scene, possibly by a gunshot.
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