Archive for July 4th, 2011
Court Street Shooting: 26-Yr-Old Woman In ICU
[Updated] There was a shooting in the Court Street area a short while ago this evening [July 4]. Bernews understands that one person may have been shot, and unofficial reports suggest the victim may be a female. We have limited information at this time but will update as able. Bermuda had experienced a short lull in gun violence recently, with no shootings... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Festival Of The Holy Spirit
Hundreds of people turned out yesterday [July 3] for the Festival Of The Holy Spirit celebrations held in St George’s. The Festival started centuries ago in the Azores, and is celebrated by Portuguese citizens and descendants worldwide. Saturday’s inclement weather dampened the turnout, however Sunday saw a steady stream of people enjoy... Read more of this article
Police: Stolen Bikes Being Sold Online
The police are warning the public about the recent increase in motorcycle thefts throughout the island. Since May 2011, 45 bikes have been stolen, with 30 of them the Honda 125cc Scoopy model. Police also said they are “aware that local re-sale websites are being used to sell stolen motorcycles. The public should be wary of second hand bikes... Read more of this article
BIU Concerns: Esso City Tiger Mart
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] released a statement today [July 4] expressing their concern that “the management of Esso City Tiger Mart, located on Richmond Road in Hamilton, is in violation of the Trade Union Act 1965.” The BIU statement said, “Section 30 (L) – “Compulsory recognition and duty to treat” clearly states “Where... Read more of this article
Handbag Snatched: 19-Yr-Old Female Arrested
A 19-year-old Pembroke woman was arrested yesterday [July 3] after a woman’s handbag was snatched while she was walking on Woodbourne Avenue. The police said it is believed 3 or 4 men were also involved, however they managed to escape on foot. A Police spokesman said, “Around 2:30am on Sunday, police responded to a reported robbery in the... Read more of this article
HSBC Pro Soccer Clinic Kicks Off
HSBC Pro Soccer Clinic officially launched today [July 4] at BAA Field, Pembroke. The Clinic is celebrating 20 years of soccer excellence and has trained more than 4,000 youth soccer players. Soccer players between the ages of 4 – 16 take part in four different clinics aimed at honing their soccer skills. This year the players will be coached by Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: 5ft Tall Cannabis Plants Found
[Updated] The Bermuda Police have discovered a group of cannabis plants growing in the St David’s area this afternoon [July 4]. A Police spokesman described it as “5 foot trees in a 30 by 30 patch in St David’s.” There are approximately half a dozen Police cars and a number of Police officers presently in the Smiths Hill Drive area,... Read more of this article
Alleged Handbag Snatcher Caught After Crash
In Magistrates Court this morning [July 4] 24-year-old David Hill was charged with stealing a handbag from a tourist. The Prosecutor said the alleged incident took place in the Albuoy’s Point area on Friday 1st July. The bag that was snatched was said to contain approximately $300 in cash along with cheques and credit cards. Mr Hill was alleged to... Read more of this article
Tourist Fined $1,500: Cannabis Importation
David Wechsler, a 62-year-old American tourist was today [July 4] fined $1,500 for importing three grams of marijuana in five hand-rolled cigarettes through Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International airport on 28th June 2011. After pleading guilty and hearing the details of the charge, Mr Wechsler told the Magistrate, “It was stupid of me. I should... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda At The 2011 Island Games
The 2011 Island Games in the Isle of Wight, UK has concluded, with Bermudian athletes winning 18 medals across a number of disciplines including athletics, golf, sailing, sailboarding, tennis and basketball. National record holder Shianne Smith was the top medalist – with four in total, and Sean Trott picked up three. The photos below are courtesy... Read more of this article
Man Charged: Trespass, Stun Gun, Inflicting Harm
This morning [July 4] 33-year-old Erskine Phillips appeared in Magistrates Court in connection with the incident on June 20th, in which he is alleged to have illegally entered a home, subsequently receiving injuries that left him hospitalized. Mr Phillips, still wearing bandages and medical ID wrist bandage from his time in KEMH, was charged with two... Read more of this article
Education Ministry: 17 Preschool Vacancies
Today [July 4] the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith said that although preschools in the central parishes were oversubscribed for September 2011, vacancies do exist at either end of the Island. Minister Smith said a total of 17 spaces still remain open. These openings consist of four spaces at St. George’s Preschool, ten spaces at St. David’s... Read more of this article
