Archive for April 1st, 2011
Shooting Suspect Arrives in Bermuda
Jahmel Glenn Blakeney, a suspect in a 2009 shooting which wounded two people, was extradited to Bermuda this evening [Apr.1] from New York, arriving on the American Airlines flight from JFK airport. Approximately a dozen Police officers could be seen waiting at the airport prior to the flight’s arrival. Due to combination of the dark and rainy... Read more of this article
Man Pleads Guilty to $56,000 TCD Robbery
At this morning’s [Apr.1] Supreme Court arraignment session a man pleaded guilty to stealing in excess of $56,000 of money from a security guard outside the Transport Control Department [TCD] in November 2010. 22-year-old Tashon Alvin Bean pleaded guilty to a charge of committing a robbery on 12th November 2010, during which he robbed a government... Read more of this article
Trial Dates Set For Eight Gun Suspects
At this morning’s [Apr.1] Supreme Court arraignment session, seven men and one female charged with firearm related offences had their trial dates set. Marico Bassett who has already been on trial for the shooting of Randy Lightbourne in July 2010, will be sent for re-trial on 30th May 2011. Mr Bassett’s first trial on this matter resulted in a hung... Read more of this article
Premier Marks World Autism Awareness Day
Premier Paula Cox today [Apr.1] proclaimed World Autism Awareness Day in Bermuda in a special ceremony on the steps of City Hall, Hamilton. Bermuda joined autism communities around the world in celebrating the fourth annual World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) – an event established by the United Nations in 2008 that aims to bring the world’s attention... Read more of this article
Consumer Price Index February 2011
Consumers paid 3.2% more in February 2011 than they did a year ago for the basket of goods and services included in the Consumer Price Index [CPI]. The annual rate of inflation increased 1.0% from the 2.2% measured in January 2011. Between January 2011 and February of 2011, the average cost of goods and services in the Consumer Price Index advanced... Read more of this article
Guilty Plea: Robbery & Firearm Charges
At this morning’s [Apr.1] Supreme Court arraignment session, Curtis Mallory, 21, pleaded guilty to two charges involving robbery and firearms. The first charge was that of committing a robbery on 2nd January 2011; the second charge was that of using a firearm whilst committing an indictable offence, the robbery detailed in count one. Mr Mallory pleaded... Read more of this article
Murder Victim Named, Four Arrests Made
The Police have officially named last night’s [Mar.31] shooting victim as Randy Robinson, and have confirmed that four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. You can watch the full video of the Police press conference here. A talented footballer, Mr Robinson had a host of accomplishments in the sporting arena. He represented... Read more of this article
DUI Arrest: Man Smashes Into Embankment
Early this morning [Apr.1] a 34 year old man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after crashing into a concrete embankment in St George’s. A Police spokesman said, “Around 5am on Friday, Police attended a reported single vehicle road traffic collision resulting in injury on Old Military Road in St. George’s near the junction with... Read more of this article
Jamahl Simmons: New Fairmont PR Director
Fairmont Bermuda today [Apr.1] announced the appointment of Jamahl Simmons, the former press secretary to the Premier, to the position of Director of Public Relations for The Fairmont Southampton. In this new position, Mr. Simmons will manage the internal and external communication program for The Fairmont Southampton and work with the Regional Public... Read more of this article
Remand Continues: Southside Shooting Suspect
At the monthly Supreme Court arraignment session, Sanchey Winslow Grant, one of the defendants in the Southside Cinema shooting was today [Apr.1] further remanded into custody to await trial, but not before the Court heard that a fellow accused, Jahmel Blakeney had lost his bid to remain in the USA. Mr Robert Welling, for the Crown, told the Court that... Read more of this article
Jahmel Blakeney To Be Extradited Today
Jahmel Blakeney will be extradited to Bermuda to face attempted murder charges relating to the November 2009 shootings of two persons at the Southside Cinema from New York tonight [Apr.1]. Robert Welling from the DPP’s Office, during this morning’s monthly Supreme Court arraignment session, informed the Court that on 31st March, the US District... Read more of this article
CADA Kicks Off Facebook Campaign
CADA, encouraging responsible alcohol behavior, today launched their April is Alcohol Awareness Month Facebook Video Campaign. In making the announcement, CADA Chairman Mr. Anthony Santucci said, “We are pleased to announce the start of Alcohol Awareness Month. This year we have created an online video awareness campaign. We have spoken with people... Read more of this article
