Archive for December 19th, 2011
Armed Robbery At Henry VIII Pantry
Police officers converged upon Southampton earlier this evening [Dec.19] following reports of an armed robbery at Henry VIII Pantry. A man carrying what is believed to be a gun burst into the store, stealing a quantity of cash before escaping on foot with an accomplice who was waiting outside. A police spokesperson said, “Around 7:05pm on Monday,... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged With Assault
Two 20-year-old men appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec.19], charged in connection with an incident last week on Dundonald Street in which a man was beaten and stabbed. The pair — Jamel Richardson and Ridge Souza-Mello — were charged with an indictable offence that alleged that on 15th December 2011, they had unlawfully assaulted... Read more of this article
Saucepan Attack: Suspended Sentence
A man who attacked his stepson with a saucepan was given a suspended sentence today [Dec.19], as well as 18 months probation during which he must take anger management courses, and refrain from using illegal drugs. 47-year old Jerry Eastmond Williams, dressed in prison garb, appeared in Supreme Court #1 facing Justice Carlyle Greaves earlier today. Mr... Read more of this article
Bail Denied: 18-Yr-Old Gun Suspect
Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec.19] was 18-year-old Derrion Simons who was charged with being in possession of a gun and ammunition. Mr Simons is alleged to have been in possession of Smith & Wesson revolver and ammunition in the area by the old Clayhouse Inn on North Shore Road in Devonshire on November 5th, 2011. As the matter... Read more of this article
Guilty Plea: Threatening Behaviour
19-year-old Jahfari Raynor – who was said to be associated with ‘Parkside’ – pleaded guilty this morning [Dec.19] to having used threatening behavior in the Magistrates Court building. The incident – which was caught on CCTV - occurred around 10:15am last week Thursday [Dec.15] in a corridor outside Magistrates Courts... Read more of this article
Hughes Retires, Jardine Appointed
[Updated] Independent Senator Dr Walwyn Hughes has retired after serving 15 years in Bermuda’s Upper House, and James Jardine has been appointed as his replacement. This afternoon [Dec.19] Governor Richard Gozney said, “Senator, and Senate Vice President, Dr Walwyn Hughes, is retiring after many years of devoted and selfless service to the Bermuda... Read more of this article
Line Forms Outside British American
A long line formed outside the British American offices on Front Street this morning [Dec.19] as policyholders sought to receive payment of 35 percent of their claims. The cheques were made available for collection from the offices of the failed life insurer starting today [Dec.19] at 9am, and will be available from 9am to 4pm from each business day... Read more of this article
Amlin Ratings Affirmed By Best
Ratings agency A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating [FSR] of A+ [Superior] and issuer credit rating [ICR] of “aa-” of Lloyd’s Syndicate 2001, which is managed by Amlin Underwriting Limited, and the FSR of A [Excellent] and ICR of “a” of Amlin AG which redomiciled to Switzerland from Bermuda in 2010. Despite... Read more of this article
Holiday Schedule For Ferry Boats
The Department of Marine & Ports announced today [Dec. 19] that Ferry Services will be operating according to the Public Holiday Schedule on December 25th, 26th, 27th and January 1. The ferry schedule is available at the Hamilton Ferry Terminal and online on the Bermuda Government Portal. Related Stories Keel Laying Ceremony For New Fast Ferries Govt... Read more of this article
KRyS Global’s New Appointments
KRyS Global — which operates in Bermuda, Cayman, the British Virgin Islands and the Bahamas — recently welcomed John Greenwood as Managing Director and Andrew Seeckts as Manager in its BVI office. The company specialises in providing corporate recovery, fraud investigation and forensic accounting, money laundering investigations, business... Read more of this article
New Biography Of Dame Lois Coming
The legal and political battles fought by Dame Lois Brown Evans – Bermuda’s first National Hero — are chronicled in a new biography by local author Colwyn Burchall, Jr.. Dame Lois [1927-2007] was Bermuda’s first female lawyer and Attorney General and the first woman to head an Opposition Party in the British Commonwealth. Knighted... Read more of this article
Tickets For Drivers Using Cell Phones
Motorists caught using cell phones or other distracting electronic devices are now liable to be ticketed, and face fines of up to $1,000 for a third offense. With the passing of the Traffic Offences (Penalties) Amendment Act 2011 – it is now an offence for the operator of any vehicle to use a hand-held mobile phone, a hand-held entertainment device... Read more of this article
