Archive for January 28th, 2011
Confessed Killer to Be Sentenced on Monday
The sentencing of confessed murderer Jermaine Pearman, who admitted killing his former girlfriend Shakeya DeRoza, has been carried over to Monday. Mr Pearman had initially come into court at 10:30am today [Jan 28] for sentencing, which was pushed back to 2:30pm. During the afternoon hearing, the prosecution – by request of the family – asked... Read more of this article
9 Platoon Wins Falling Plate Competition
A team made up of Bermuda recruits won today’s Recruit Camp Falling Plate shooting competition, beating teams from the Bermuda Police Service, Government House, the Defence Board, the Fire Service, and Customs. The ‘Falling Plate Competition’ took place this afternoon [Jan 28] on the 100m Beach Range, in the South Shore trails below... Read more of this article
A Sense of Identity & Sense of Belonging
Fostering a stronger sense of black cultural identity and belonging in Bermuda could help to mitigate the anti-social behaviour of young men currently being drawn into the gang lifestyle, says a Bermuda College psychology lecturer. Mr. Quinton Sherlock — at a presentation livestreamed on Bernews last night [Jan.27] – said an inititiative... Read more of this article
‘Mr Happy Man’ to Debut in Bermuda
‘Mr Happy Man’, a documentary on Johnny Barnes, will debut at the Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] in March. The film has also been accepted to the Florida Film Festival. Mr Barnes, the well known morning greeter on Crow Lane, has spent decades waving to commuters and is a well known part of Bermuda’s fabric. Director Matt... Read more of this article
Scott Smith Speaks to Joint Select Committee
Grandson of legendary entertainer Hubert Smith, and son of George Smith, Scott Smith today [Jan 28] offered advice and made comments to the Joint Select Committee. He said that he had been a drug user from the age of twelve but had been clean since 1994, was working as a self-employed painter, had a four-year-old son, was a regular churchgoer, and,... Read more of this article
Three Days Left to Enter Miss Bermuda
There are only three days left to enter the upcoming Miss Bermuda Pageant, which is making a comeback after being in hiatus for many years. Young women who will be between the ages of 18 – 25 by June 30, 2011, who have never been married or had children, and are Bermudian or residents of Bermuda for more than 1 year are are eligible to enter. The... Read more of this article
“The Reel Voices of Bermuda’s Youth”
Bermuda International Film Festival [BIFF] announces that in conjunction with Imagine Bermuda, the organisation will celebrate the United Nation’s International Year of Youth with a film showcase called “The Reel Voices of Bermuda’s Youth” that encourages Bermuda’s youth to let their voices be heard. BIFF is asking young people in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Gina Spence Farmer on Crime & Violence
Describing herself as a former legislator, Gina Spence Farmer appeared before the Joint Select Committee on Crime and Gun Violence this morning [Jan 28]. She said that she was a “Mother who has had to carry the burden of watching her 9-year-old grandson as well as her 27-year-old daughter pick up the broken pieces of her life…after the brutal... Read more of this article
The Winner May Be You at Oscars Gala
Predict who the Oscars go to this year and the real winner may be you at an upcoming Bermuda International Film Festival gala fundraiser. BIFF, now in its 14th year and considered one of the world’s leading independent film festivals, is holding its “And the Winner Is …” event on Saturday, February 26 at Tucker’s Point... Read more of this article
Police Report Three Burglaries on Wed
The Police reported three burglaries this past Wednesday [Jan 26], with items stolen including a laptop computer, jewelry, PlayStation, digital camera, video camera and more. A Police spokesman said: “Around 7:30pm on Wednesday, Police received a report of a burglary at a Homestead Lane, Southampton residence. It appears that sometime between... Read more of this article
Nine Gymnasts Heading to Chicago
Nine members of the Bermuda National Gymnastics Team will travel to Chicago, in the coming weeks where they will take part in their second international event of their competitive season – the IGI Chicago Style Invitational held over the February 12th weekend. The team had to miss this invitational last year due to weather cancellations, and are... Read more of this article
Customs: Long Service Awards Presented
On Wednesday evening [Jan 26] the Minister of National Security Colonel David Burch presented long service awards to 54 Customs Officers who have completed a combined 795 years of service, including Collector of Customs, Mrs. Winniefred Fostine-DeSilva who has completed 40 years of service. Minsiter Burch said: “Bermuda joins with many nations... Read more of this article
