Archive for April 9th, 2010
Worry Seems to Grip Bermuda as Weekend Falls
It appears that following weekend after weekend of shootings, and especially the previous weekend which saw 1 brutal murder, 3 others shot, and 1 man stabbed…many Bermudians appear to be in an on-the-ready state. The local rumor mill was on overdrive today, with texts flying reporting a shooting this morning, which turned into reports of a policeman... Read more of this article
Governor Who Oversaw Hanging & Riots Dies
Sir Peter Ramsbotham, the Governor of Bermuda from 1977 – 1980, died today at age 90. As Governor of Bermuda during one of our most tumultuous times in history, Sir Peter Ramsbotham made the decision to call in British troops during the rioting which broke out in December 1977, in the aftermath of the hanging of Buck Burrows and Larry Tacklyn.... Read more of this article
Bermuda Police Operating on 15 Yr Old System
During a press conference yesterday, Shadow Minister of Public Safety Michael Dunkley revealed that the Bermuda Police operate on a 15 year old computer system, and called it inadequate. Senator Dunkley said the need for an modern system is “urgent” and called for an upgraded computer system saying that: A new computer system can provide... Read more of this article
Upcoming Hamilton Road Traffic Closures
A number of traffic disruptions will occur in Hamilton starting tomorrow to allow for a number of works to be done including installation of underground utilities, road paving and building maintenance. The Corporation of Hamilton apologizes for any inconvenience to motorists. Sat April 10 Lane disruptions on Front Street from Bermudiana Road to Burnaby... Read more of this article
Early Today: CCTV Footage Helps Catch Suspects
With the assistance of footage from CCTV cameras, the Bermuda Police captured two suspects this morning, resulting in their arrests and the recovery of a stolen item. At approximately 3:10am this morning, a couple were sitting on a bench across from the Emporium Building on Front Street, Hamilton when they were accosted by two men, one brandishing... Read more of this article
No Foul Play: Man Found Dead in Car at City Hall
The Bermuda Police Service has confirmed that a man was found dead in a car at City Hall car park yesterday [Apr 8], saying that foul play is not suspected. 38 year old Gavin Wilkinson, a Princess Estate, Pembroke Parish resident, was found unresponsive in his car at around 12:15pm by a member of the public who alerted the police. Mr. Wilkinson was... Read more of this article
Prisoner Transfer: Bermuda Has Done it Before
[Written by Larry Burchall] Recent talk of sending Bermudian prisoners overseas to serve their sentences? Bermuda already has a precedent. In fact, many precedents. In 1960, a Bermudian, convicted of murder, was sent to the UK to complete his sentence in a mental institution that could hold convicted prisoners. This decision was made between the... Read more of this article
10 Videos: Bermuda Docs Lineup Previews
Scroll down for the full lineup, with film synopsis and preview videos of every film to be screened at the Bermuda Documentary Film Festival [Bermuda Docs] to be held on April 23-25 2010. The festival will be held in the Tradewinds Auditorium of the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute. Tickets, $15, go on sale today [April 9] at Bdatix.bm, at the... Read more of this article
Burchall Report: Deep Dark Secrets
[Written by Larry Burchall] In 1996, James Caines was shot. He managed to get home to his mother and that is where he died. Before dying though, he named his killers. Because he was able to name the shooters, because of good follow-up Police and Prosecutions work, two men were arrested, tried, convicted, and jailed. In late 2010, with time off for... Read more of this article
Dunkley Stays Away: Anti-Gang Group Instead
Senator Michael Dunkley did not attempt to attend the Term Limits meeting last night as he had previously stated he would, instead attending the ‘Rise Above Bermuda’ anti-gang meeting being held at the same time. We attended the Rise Above meeting held last night at the Victor Scott school at approximately the same time [6-8pm] and spotted... Read more of this article
Meeting Review: “New Respect for the Colonel”
Scroll down for a quick review of the controversial meeting organised by Minister of Immigration Senator Colonel David Burch last night. The meeting was open to Bermudians who work in international business, and was to discuss term limits, which were introduced in 2001 and limit the amount of time an ordinary guest worker can remain to 6 years. The... Read more of this article
Ministry of Health: Public Health Scholarships
The Ministry of Health has announced that the application period for the Dr. Barbara Ball Public Health Scholarship will open on Mon April 12 and close on May 20, 2010. Scholarships may be offered for study in a wide variety of health related disciplines including: nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, maternal care, dental hygiene, dentistry,... Read more of this article
