Archive for April 6th, 2010
Three Suspects in Weekend Shootings Released
Bernews understands that two suspects who had been arrested in the RAA shooting have been released on police bail, and one man who was arrested for the Kimwandae Walker murder this past weekend is out on bail. The other suspect is still in custody. Unlike other cases, the police did not reveal their ages or parishes of residences, stating that they... Read more of this article
Bermuda Exempt Company Moving to the US
Bermuda based W.P. Stewart & Co Ltd today [Apr 6] announced that it intend to move to the United States, saying that their headquarters and all other operations presently conducted in Bermuda will be relocated to New York resulting in the loss of 5 jobs in Bermuda. The company CEO Mark Phelps gave the reason that relocating should reduce net expenses... Read more of this article
Fly to Canada for $200 – All Taxes/Fees Included
Budget airliner West Jet is having a 72 hour sale which brings the price to fly from Bermuda to Toronto down to a pretty unbeatable $202.40, all taxes and fees included. We did a test run, and got a fare of $44 to leave, and $65 to return. Adding in all taxes and fees made a total of just over $200, screencap below. Tickets must be purchased by this... Read more of this article
Possibilities: Prisoners Overseas & New Laws
Today new possible measures to combat the recent shooting surge were announced by Premier Dr Ewart Brown, who said that Cabinet spent hours debating after deciding they “cannot and will not sit by and not carry out their legislative duty“. Premier Brown said as they “don’t want to make fancy laws that make them feel good”... Read more of this article
Jeneko Place: Bermuda’s Future Usain Bolt?
Comparing the times of Bermuda’s 16 year old sprinter Jeneko Place to four Olympic Gold medalists times when they were his age, shows an astounding thing – Jeneko is clocking faster times. Jeneko was the top Bermudian athlete at the 2010 Carifta Games, winning two medals in the highly competitive 100 and 200m races. The entire team did an... Read more of this article
Bermuda Finishes 5th at Carifta – 11 Medals
Bermuda’s team has concluded competition at the 2010 Carifta Games held in the Cayman Islands, finishing in a very impressive 5th spot overall, out of the 25 nations competing. The Carifta Games are open to athletes under 20 years old from dozens of nations. World class sprinters such as Usain Bolt, Merlene Ottey, Kim Collins, Obadele Thompson... Read more of this article
May 24th: Elite Runners To Run For Team Hope
Two of Bermuda’s top athletes are involved with the fundraising efforts of ‘Friends of Hope’ for the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy, with elite runners Chris and Ashley Estwanik joining forces with the charity. Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy is a government school that provides educational and therapeutic services to special needs... Read more of this article
Bermuda Docs Gets New Sponsor: Car Brand Mini
The Bermuda Documentary Film Festival [Bermuda Docs] announced a new presenting sponsor; car brand Mini, which is available exclusively in Bermuda from Ultimate Motors. Bermuda Docs will next be held from April 23-25 in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. The festival features 10 feature-length documentaries from... Read more of this article
Shooting: Teen Girl No Longer in Critical Condition
In a small glint of good news following a weekend that can only be described as catastrophic, the 17 year old girl who was shot at Dandy Town is making improvements. Bernews understands that medical staff at KEMH may have downgraded her status from critical, and that she is expected to pull through. She was shot four times in the stomach and arms in... Read more of this article
Mark Pettingill: “The Killers are Running the Show”
Bermuda Democratic Alliance [BDA] spokesperson on Public Safety Mark Pettingill has strongly spoken on the wave of violence that has gripped Bermuda saying “Right now the killers are running the show! We must avail ourselves of every resource, technology and expert assistance to stop the madness.” Mr Pettingill, a veteran defense lawyer,... Read more of this article
Burch to Fahy: “You Are Not Invited, End of Story”
The controversy continues over the ‘Bermudian only’ meeting set by Colonel David Burch, with Bermuda Democratic Alliance Chairman and international business employee Michael Fahy voicing his objection, stating that Colonel Burch told him he could not attend. Minister of Immigration Senator Lt. Col. David Burch sent out an email in mid... Read more of this article
