Archive for February 4th, 2011
Police: Person Who Photographed Murder Victim
The Police have issued a statement this evening [Feb 4] about the murder today saying they have received “information of persons circulating the picture of the deceased at the scene in a blood drenched shirt,” and they are hoping to speak with the person who took the photo. The Police, in a point many will agree with, said that passing the... Read more of this article
RAM Reports $2.8 Million In Losses
RAM Holdings, a Bermuda-based provider of financial guaranty reinsurance, today [Feb.4] reported losses of $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2010. Listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX), RAM Holdings conducts substantially all of its operations through its wholly owned subsidiary, RAM Reinsurance Company Ltd. RAM CEO David Steele said the... Read more of this article
Politician’s Statements on Today’s Murder
[Updated with Minister Weeks and Minister Scott's statement] In the wake of the tragic shooting death of a 29 year old man in Mangrove Bay Somerset this afternoon [Feb 4], Premier Paula Cox, joined community sentiments in condemning this latest shooting, extending her condolences to the victim’s family and urged people top assist the Police. The... Read more of this article
Man Arrested After Assault on Female
The Police have arrested a 25 year old Pembroke man following an assault on a female this morning [Feb 4] that took place on Reid Street. The victim, an 18 year old female, was accosted by two men as she attempted to ride off on a motorcycle. The victim sustained facial injuries, and one of the suspects escaped on the victim’s motorcycle, while another... Read more of this article
Minister Roban’s Statement on Tucker’s Point
[Updated with video] This afternoon [Feb 4] Minister of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy Walter Roban spoke at a press conference in reference to the planned development at Tucker’s Point Hotel, saying that “the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy would also like to pledge its support for this development... Read more of this article
Murder: 29 Yr Old Shot Dead in Somerset
[Updated] Bernews understands there was a firearm incident in the West End area shortly ago today [Feb 04]. We have limited information at this time, but will update as able through the day. We unofficially understand at least one person may have been shot. Update #1: We unofficially understand the person was shot in the torso, and was very, very, seriously... Read more of this article
Berkeley Makes $9,000 Charity Donation
Earlier today [Feb 4] The Berkeley Institute marked World Cancer Day by presenting Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre with a donation of $9,000, made up of funds they had raised through a variety of fundraisers. The Berkeley Community worked hard to raise these funds through a series of events including: a charity walk, bake sale, and grub day. The students,... Read more of this article
Sailor Accused of Cruise Ship Sex Attack
A 40-year-old Filipino sailor faced charges of sexual assault in Magistrates Court this morning [Feb 4]. The defendant, who is not a resident of Bermuda, is accused of attacking a woman on board a cruise ship in December of 2010. The defendant, who was accompanied by a female friend in court, was represented by lawyer Kendrick James. He received bail,... Read more of this article
Tuckers Point SDO Is Tabled
Tucker’s Point Hotel is planning a new phase of development which is contingent upon the support of a Special Development Order [SDO] tabled in Parliament today [Feb 4]. The SDO, sponsored by Environment Minister Walter Roban,and supported by Minister Patrice Minors, Minister of Business Development and Tourism, comes on the heels of more than a year... Read more of this article
Mussenden Panel Upholds FIFA Bans
A FIFA appeals committee headed by former Bermuda Attorney General today [Feb.4] upheld bans on two executive committee members who had suspensions imposed following bribery claims involving bidding for the for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Nigeria’s Amos Adamu had appealed against a three-year ban imposed by football’s world governing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Adventurer On Top of the World
Bermudian photographer and adventurer John Harries is on top of the world — almost literally — as he continues to explore Arctic waters aboard his aluminum cutter “Morgan’s Cloud”, named after the daytime cloud which forms over Bermuda. Mr. Harries, 60, who ran computer businesses in Hamilton before embarking on... Read more of this article
Dame Jennifer Praises Sally Bassett Book
Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith was recently presented with a copy of a newly released book telling the story of slave Sally Bassett, and described it saying “It chronicles the important historical details of not only, Bermuda’s slavery legacy, but also of how the Sally Bassett story fits into this context.” The book, ‘Freedom’s... Read more of this article
