Archive for June 14th, 2010
Bermuda Signs Tax Agreement With Canada
Bermuda today [June 14] signed a bilateral agreement with Canada that provides for a full exchange of information on criminal and civil tax matters between the two countries. The signing of the Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) took place at a ceremony today at the Premier’s official residence at Camden. The TIEA was signed by the Hon. Paula... Read more of this article
Bermuda Hogges Win One On the Road
The Bermuda Hogges Football Club bounced back from their 5-nil loss Thursday night to earn three points against New Jersey Rangers in the United Soccer League, Player Development League (PDL). The Hogges defeated Rangers (2-nil), thanks to goals from Keishen Bean in the first half and Nahki Wells in the second half. For Mr Bean, this is his second... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Freddie Maybury, 2 Arrests Made
[Updated with video] At a press conference this afternoon the Police officially named today’s [June 14] murder victim as Frederick Eugene Maybury, as well as confirmed that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. The Police also said there is “some indication” that the suspects may have had access to a boat,... Read more of this article
Blood Donors Encourage Others To Join
Almost 150 blood donors came together for group photograph to encourage others to join them in giving the gift of life for World Blood Donor Day, which is celebrated today [June 14]. Only about 3% of people in Bermuda donate blood. This is about half that found in other developed countries, where about 6% of the country donate blood. “Our existing... Read more of this article
BDA Finishes Tax Negotiations With Indonesia
Minister of Finance Paula Cox announced today [June 14] that Bermuda and the Republic of Indonesia have completed negotiations of a bilateral tax information exchange agreement [TIEA]. The TIEA is expected to be signed later this year after both countries’ internal approval processes have been completed. The TIEA will provide for a full exchange of... Read more of this article
Stage 1: Belle Mente & Ran Tied in Onion Patch
With the completion of the 156th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex, racing in the stage one of the 2010 Onion Patch Series ended Sunday June 13th afternoon. The first race each day of the two-day regatta in Newport, Rhode Island counted for the series. On Saturday Hap Fauth’s Belle Mente took the lead on Saturday in the 22-boat... Read more of this article
Video: Murder Crime Scene & Police Statement
Earlier this morning [June 14] Bermuda experienced our sixth murder of the year; with the death of a 34 year old man. The victim, a Sandy’s Parish resident, was outside of Woody’s Restaurant on Malabar Road in Sandys when he was shot multiple times. He was rushed to King Edward Memorial Hospital, where he unfortunately died as a result of... Read more of this article
Murder: 34 Yr Old Man Shot Dead
[Updated] Bernews understands that a man was shot approximately 30 mins ago today [June 14]. We have extremely limited information at this early juncture but will update through the night as we are able. As of now we understand the shooting took place at a bar in the Sandy’s Parish area, and we also understand that the victim is not in a good... Read more of this article
