Tag: International crime
Video: Bermudian Model Reunited With Pet Lizard
Bermudian model Darius Dio — who resides in the US — made headlines after he was reunited with his pet lizard after the reptile was stolen along with his car from a downtown San Diego street over the weekend. According to ABC 10 News, Dio parked his car and left his pet lizard, Drako, inside. He returned later to find that his car with Drako... Read more of this article
First Atlantic Boosts Fraud Protection System
Bermuda’s First Atlantic Commerce [FAC], a global online payment solutions provider, announced the addition of Kount, a comprehensive risk management and fraud protection system, to its payments platform to protect its merchants against card-not-present fraud. Kount provides merchants with a turnkey, flexible, fully integrated solution designed... Read more of this article
Patrick Stamp Challenges Extradition In UK
28-year-old Patrick Stamp of St. George’s appeared in a UK Court yesterday [May 1] regarding an extradition request in relation to the murder of Malcolm Augustus. Mr Stamp is legally challenging the extradition request. The police previously said he was taken into custody in the UK, with a “view to extradition to Bermuda to face charges.” A... Read more of this article
Extradition Request: Murder Suspect In Custody
A 28-year-old St. George’s man has been taken into custody in the UK as a result of an extradition request. He is being held in connection with the murder of Malcolm Augustus on Christmas Day last year. Mr Augustus, 20, was shot and killed on the St George’s golf course just after midnight on 25th December, 2012. A police spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Second Bombing Suspect Captured In Boston
[Updated] A manhunt for the marathon bombing suspect is underway today [Apr 19] in the city of Boston with residents advised to stay inside, and the city’s subway, bus, train and taxi services suspended while schools have been closed. Boston police have shot dead one of the marathon bombing suspects, who is being identified as 26-year-old Russian... Read more of this article
Governor Writes To Boston Mayor, Commissioner
Governor George Fergusson has expressed his horror at the explosions at the Boston Marathon and his deep sorrow at the loss of life and the terrible injuries. He has sent the following message to Boston’s Mayor Tom Menino, “I wanted to let you know how much the people of Bermuda feel shock, sadness and solidarity with our neighbours in Boston... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Case Closed: ‘Insufficient Evidence’
The case against the Bermuda registered cruise ship “Star Princess” has been closed due to “insufficient evidence to justify commencing criminal proceedings,” the Department of Maritime Administration said today. The case involved an allegation that the Star Princess ignored a distress signal from a vessel, the ’50 Cent’ off the... Read more of this article
Estwanik: Bombings Were ‘Gut Wrenching’
Bermuda runner Chris Estwanik said it was “gut wrenching” to see the tragic turn of events at the Boston Marathon yesterday [Apr 15], which was marred by bombings which left at least three people dead – including an 8-year-old boy. Mr Estwanik made an outstanding showing, finishing 21st in a field of over 25,000 runners, however said... Read more of this article
Bermuda Athletes Safe After Boston Explosions
[Updated: The athletes from Bermuda are all accounted for and are safe] The US media is reporting explosions at the Boston Marathon – where a number of Bermuda residents are competing. CNN reports that a “pair of explosions rocked the finish line at the Boston Marathon on Monday afternoon, injuring at least a half-dozen people.” “The... Read more of this article
Ex-Cayman Premier Charged: Theft, Misconduct
Former Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has been formally charged with two counts of Misconduct in a Public Office, four counts of Breach of Trust, and five counts of Theft. A statement issued yesterday by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said, “The former Premier of the Cayman Islands, William McKeeva Bush MLA, has now been charged... Read more of this article
