Archive for January 7th, 2012
Educators Object To Principal Plan
The Association of School Principals [ASP] has filed two grievances against the Commissioner of Education, saying they are “gravely concerned with the Department of Education’s flagrant disregard of the ASP’s position.” The ASP were informed by the Commissioner of Education of a plan to utilize an Executive Principal as a part of a “new... Read more of this article
Jamaica Police Continue Investigation
The Jamaican police are still investigating a double murder last weekend in which a Bermudian businesswoman was killed, and continue to question a person of interest. 45-year-old Bermudian Karen Hudson-Lewis [pictured], along with 39-year-old Everton Daley, were both fatally shot in the incident on December 30th, 2011. They were both at a house on Perthland... Read more of this article
‘Malcolm Is Smiling Down On Us’
Kaywell Outerbridge said her son was smiling down as family and friends gathered yesterday [Jan.6] to pay tribute to 18-year-old Malcom Outerbridge, who was murdered in October of last year. A memorial tree planting ceremony to honour Malcolm’s memory was held at the Arboretum in Devonshire. And an ornamental garden in the park has been named... Read more of this article
Man’s Body Found In St George’s
[Updated with video] The Fire Service, Police Service and an ambulance were all seen responding to the Swing Bridge, St George’s area, and Bernews understands that a body has been discovered in the water. At approximately 11.30am the ambulance left, however it left at a slow speed without the siren on. As of 11.50am the Police continue to stay... Read more of this article
One More Time: Wells Scores In UK
Marking his third goal in less than two weeks, Bermuda’s Nahki Wells scored again today [Jan.7] for his U.K. team Bradford City. Bradford took on Watford at the Vicarage Road Stadium in front of 9,000 fans – including 1,200 who traveled with the team from Bradford City. Wells goal came in the 88th minute, however his team lost 4 –... Read more of this article
Conditional Discharge For Marijuana
A 33-year-old man was given a Conditional Discharge after he pleading guilty to a charge of possessing 2 grams of cannabis yesterday in Magistrates Court. The Court was told that the man had been stopped and searched close by his Southampton residence. According to his lawyer, Elizabeth Christopher, this search had taken place around 1am on a date in... Read more of this article
Video: Premier Cox Visits Retailers
Premier Paula Cox went out shopping yesterday [Jan.6], making her way through various stores from Front Street to Court Street. The Premier said as she wasn’t “consumed with a lot of meetings,” so it gave her the opportunity to visit some of the local retailer Related Stories Video: Independent Candidate Paula Cox Videos: Online... Read more of this article
Police Station: Over 130 People View Jewellery
Yesterday [Jan.6] 137 people visited Hamilton Police Station view a quantity of suspected stolen jewellery. Police said there were additional inquiries via email and phone from those who were unable to make the viewing, and as a result another date will be announced when the jewellery can be viewed. “Several of the people that attended have been... Read more of this article
Friday Night Corona League Results
All four teams ended up with draws last night [Jan.6] at a Corona League double header played at BAA field. Robin Hood 2 Tuff Dogs 2 At the BAA Field, the game between Robin Hood and Tuff Dogs ended in the four goal tie, Jeff Franklin scored first for Tuff Dogs, but then Victor Richards scored back to back goals for Robin Hood for them to take a 2 –... Read more of this article
Football: Zebras Defeat Trojans 4-1
Last night [Jan.6] at the Somerset Cricket Club the Somerset Trojans took on the PHC Zebras. The Zebras took the lead in the 1st minute when Thomas Brown scored, however Jenson Rogers equalized for the home team the Somerset Trojans in the 8th minute. The PHC Zebras went back in front in the 21st minute when Shakir Smith found the back of the net,... Read more of this article
Officials Receive Report On Kayaker
[Updated - Officials clarify statement and say the term "missing" isn't applicable ] Officials at the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre confirmed they received a report this afternoon [Jan 7] that a kayaker appears to have gone missing. At approximately 3pm a member of public reported the man as missing, after last having seen him in waters in the... Read more of this article
