Archive for April 4th, 2010
Burch: “Advice of the Public Who Watch CSI”
Today the police held a press conference in relation to the wave of shootings, and brought out all the brass. In attendance was Acting Commissioner of Police Mike Jackman, Superintendent Antoine Daniels, Acting Governor David Arkley and Minister of Public Safety Senator Lt. Col. David Burch. Colonel Burch, known for his no nonsense style, mentioned... Read more of this article
Police Make Two Arrests in Easter Shooting
The police have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting incident this morning at the RAA Club in St Georges, that left an 18 year old man in hospital with serious injuries. A 19 year old man stabbed in the same incident is also in hospital. The suspects have not been named, nor any details released, as the Police say “they become... Read more of this article
Two Arrests Made in Kimwandae Walker Murder
The Bermuda Police have announced the arrest of two men in relation to the brazen daylight shooting of Kimwandae Walker during a Good Friday family fun day on April 2. The suspect has not been named, and the police declined to release any more information, saying “they become targets“. The police held a press conference this afternoon... Read more of this article
Cox: “Multiple Arrests In Connection With Shootings”
In a statement just released today by Acting Premier Minister Paula Cox she states that arrests have been made in connection with recent firearm incidents. The Acting Premier said: “over the week-end there have been multiple arrests in connection with the shootings that have taken place“. The police will be having a press conference at 4pm,... Read more of this article
Dunkley: We Are Well Passed ‘Enough is Enough’
Echoing the sentiments of many, Shadow Minister of Public Safety Senator Michael Dunkley has said “we are well passed enough is enough”, further adding that “gang related gun violence is a catastrophic threat to our way of life”. The holiday weekend has been marred with gun violence, with the daylight murder of Kimwandae Walker... Read more of this article
Easter Shooting in St Georges: 2 Teens Injured
An 18 yr old man was shot at a party in St. George’s early this Easter morning [April 4], in an incident which also saw a 19 year old man stabbed. They were both rushed via ambulance to hospital with serious injuries. We understand that at around 3:05am, an unidentified gunman[s] shot one man, with the other man injured during the incident. The... Read more of this article
Hijacked MV Talca: Hostages Speak to Family
In a sliver of good news, it appears the crew members on board the Bermuda flagged ship which was hijacked 12 days ago are alive and well. The Bermudian registered MV Talca was hijacked on March 23 by Somali pirates with 25 crew members on board: 23 Sri Lankans, one Filipino and one Syrian The Asian Tribune is reporting that at least 20 sailors who... Read more of this article
Antonio Pierce: New ESPN Television Analyst?
Gossip supersite TMZ, the website which broke the news of Michael Jackson’s death, is reporting that former star linebacker Antonio Pierce just wrapped up a private audition to be a studio football analyst with network sports giant ESPN. Mr. Pierce reportedly signed a six year, $26 million dollar contract with the New York Giants in 2005, and... Read more of this article
