Archive for May 2nd, 2011

Body: Official Statement Expected Tomorrow

Three days after a female body was found in the water, the Police have not officially identified the woman nor stated the cause of death, but are expected to make an announcement surrounding the matter tomorrow. Speaking on the matter earlier today [May 2] National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief said the Police are “onto a certain line of... Read more of this article

Tomorrow: World Asthma Day Event

Tomorrow [May 3] is World Asthma Day, and Bermuda joins countries around the world by celebrating the joy of breathing freely and enjoying an Hour of Air. This annual event is being organized by Open Airways in Par la Ville Park from 11.30am to 2.30pm. There will be free asthma education and free spacer devices, and lung function screening tests will... Read more of this article

Missing Person: 88-Year-Old [Found!]

[Updated: Found!] The Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating 88 year old Alfred Smith, who was last seen yesterday morning at the bus stop outside the Warwick Bowl. A Police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for the public’s assistance in locating 88 year old Alfred Smith. Mr. Smith was last seen... Read more of this article

Restrictions: Horses & Dogs in Parks/Beaches

As of May 1st, the Bermuda National Parks Act restricts dogs and horses in Parks and public beaches. The information below was provided by the Department of Parks: Concerning Horses, the Department of Parks is informing stables, horse owners, handlers, and the general public that the 1988 Bermuda National Park Regulations under the jurisdiction of the... Read more of this article

Set To Reappear: Southside Shooting Suspects

At this morning’s [May 2] Supreme Court arraignment session, it was decided that all three men who are charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm connected with the 2009 Southside Cinema shooting will return to court on Friday 6th May. On November 13, 2009, Shaki Minors [then 26] and his girlfriend Renee Kuchler [then 24], were... Read more of this article

Jakai Harford’s Trial Set For August 22

This morning [May.2] Jakai Harford appeared during the monthly arraignment sessions, and had his trial date set for August 22. Mr Harford has previously pleaded not guilty to charges of gun and drug possession. He was previously charged with possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of cannabis with intent to supply, possession of drug... Read more of this article

Minister On Anti-Crime Legislative Initiatives

[Updated with video] The day after the island recorded our 5th murder, National Security Minister Wayne Perinchief held a press conference, and spoke on his Ministry’s work in combating gun crime this morning [May 2]. He shared some of the legislative measures that will be considered including possibly making membership in a gang a criminal... Read more of this article

North Rock Opens New Service Centre

This morning [May 2] North Rock Communications officially opened a new retail customer service centre in Washington Mall in Hamilton. In attendance was Minister Walter Roban, Permanent Secretary Derrick Binns, the Town Crier, along with Vicki Coelho, Tom Coelho and Eric Hetzel of North Rock. The Minister congratulated North Rock on their achievements... Read more of this article

Tribute Video: Murder Victim Jason Smith

Tributes have been paid to 22-year-old Lance Corporal Jason Smith who was murdered yesterday in what the Police believe may be a case of mistaken identity. A well rounded young man, Mr Smith attended Saltus Grammar School locally before heading off to college, played football for the PHC Zebras and served in the Bermuda Regiment, volunteering for the... Read more of this article

Bin Laden: Remembering 9/11 In Bermuda

Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 terror attacks in the US, was killed last night [May 1] by American special forces who tracked him down to a mansion in Pakistan, ending an almost decade-long man-hunt. His body was disposed of at sea in accordance with Islamic traditions. In a special TV address last night, President Barack Obama... Read more of this article