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Tribute Sheet For Jahmiko Leshore

Tribute Sheet For Jahmiko Leshore

A tribute sheet can be seen flying on Hermitage Road this week, only yards from where Jahmiko Leshore was fatally shot last year. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave... Read more of this article

Father: “My Son Can Rest In Peace”

Father: “My Son Can Rest In Peace”

Speaking after the guilty verdict this afternoon [Feb.10], the father of murder victim Shaki Crockwell said justice has been served and his son can rest in peace. Derek Spalding, 36, was found guilty of the 2007 murder of footballer Shaki Crockwell. His father Danny Crockwell said, “He got what he had coming to him. He took my best friend, my... Read more of this article

‘Malcolm Is Smiling Down On Us’

‘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

Video: Tribute To Victims Of Violence

Video: Tribute To Victims Of Violence

Bermuda singer Mona Li$a has released hip hop requiem to all the victims of gun violence on the island. Earlier this year Mona Li$a, aka Simona Eversley, recorded “Island Not The Same” after her cousin Jahmiko Leshore was shot multiple times in Devonshore, sustaining mortal wounds. His girlfriend was pregnant at the time, and gave birth... Read more of this article

Video Tribute To Malcolm Outerbridge

Video Tribute To Malcolm Outerbridge

During last week’s funeral for 18-year-old murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge, Raleigh Bermuda paid tribute to the young Bermudian who had just returned to the island from an expedition to Borneo in September. Founded in 2004, Raleigh International Bermuda uses overseas expeditions, local training and ongoing training to challenge young Bermudians... Read more of this article

CandleLight Vigil Held For Troy ‘Yankee’ Rawlins

CandleLight Vigil Held For Troy ‘Yankee’ Rawlins

Last night [Aug.9] a candlelight vigil was held in memory of murder victim Raymond Troy “Yankee” Rawlins – who was fatally shot one year ago. The vigil was held yards away from where Mr Rawlins was gunned down on August 9, 2010 on Court Street. Friends and family, old and young, gathered to recall Mr Rawlins on the first anniversary... Read more of this article

ISL Retire Randy Robinson’s Jersey

ISL Retire Randy Robinson’s Jersey

Prior to the beginning of the ISL quadruple header this past weekend [June 18] there was a moment of silence in honour of ISL player Randy Robinson, who was fatally shot on March 31st on Border Lane in Devonshire. The 22-year-old footballer, who also played for the Devonshire Cougars and North Village, also participated in the ISL. The ISL announcer... Read more of this article

Videos: ‘Mothers Against Senseless Killings’

Videos: ‘Mothers Against Senseless Killings’

The “Mothers Against Senseless Killings” event was held yesterday [May 28] at the Smith’s Parish Community Field in Devil’s Hole. The event featured musical performances by a visiting Texan Christian group, prayer, a fun castle for children, an impromptu football game, refreshments as well as speeches critical of homosexuality. The... Read more of this article

Photos: ‘Stand Up Bermuda’ May 24th Float

Photos: ‘Stand Up Bermuda’ May 24th Float

[Updated with video] The newly formed Stand Up Bermuda group entered a float in today’s [May 24] Bermuda Day parade which displayed the names of the island’s murder victims from recent years, and garnered a third place award in the Best Community/Volunteer/Political Division of the Bermuda Day Float contest. Members of Stand Up Bermuda... Read more of this article

Videos & Photos: Tributes Paid Two Years Later

Videos & Photos: Tributes Paid Two Years Later

Area residents, friends and family members of Kenwandee “Wheels” Robinson gathered last night [May 22] in the St Monica’s area to pay tribute to Mr Robinson – who was shot dead in the same area two years ago. Two years ago to the day – on May 22, 2009 – Mr Robinson was fatally shot while in the St. Monica’s Road... Read more of this article

May 24th Float To Honour Murder Victims

May 24th Float To Honour Murder Victims

The newly formed ‘Stand Up Bermuda’ group has been hard at work over the past few days preparing their float for tomorrow’s Bermuda Day Parade. Over this past weekend members of the group met up at Sousa’s Landscaping in the Camp Hill area to work on the float, which will contain the name of all the murder victims over the past... Read more of this article

Vigil Held In Memory Of George Lynch

Vigil Held In Memory Of George Lynch

Around 20 people gathered last night [May 6] for a candlelight vigil in memory of George Lynch who was gunned down last year while standing outside a Hamilton parish home. Born in Jamaica and later moving to Canada, Mr Lynch settled in Bermuda and worked at King Edward Hospital as a houseman. He and his Bermudian wife Nekesha Holdipp had three daughters... Read more of this article

Eight Years Later: Vigil For Shaundae Jones

Eight Years Later: Vigil For Shaundae Jones

Eight years ago today [Apr.27], 20-year old Shaundae Jones was fatally shot after leaving a nightclub in Dockyard. His murder remains unsolved. Tonight at 8pm there will be a vigil at the Rubber Tree in Warwick in his memory. In the early hours of Sunday, April 27 2003, Mr. Jones travelled with friends by car to Club Malabar in Dockyard. He left... Read more of this article

Hip Hop Artist Mona Li$a: “Island Not the Same”

Hip Hop Artist Mona Li$a: “Island Not the Same”

Bermudian hip hop artist Mona Li$a has released a new song ‘Island Not the Same,’ which she was inspired to write after her cousin and good friend Jahmiko Leshore was murdered last month. On March 1st, 2011, 26-year-old Mr Leshore was leaving a residence in the Boundary Crescent area of Devonshire when he was shot multiple times, sustaining... Read more of this article

Moment of Silence Held For Randy Robinson

Moment of Silence Held For Randy Robinson

Prior to the beginning of the Friendship Final this afternoon [Apr.10] there was a moment of silence in honour of Randy Robinson, who was fatally shot on March 31st on Border Lane in Devonshire. The 22-year-old footballer, who previously played for the Devonshire Cougars, was a member of the North Village team and was expected to play in the game today. A... Read more of this article

Videos: Vigil In Memory of Kimwandae Walker

Videos: Vigil In Memory of Kimwandae Walker

Last night [Apr.2] there was vigil at Victor Scott School in memory of Kimwandae “Biggs” Walker, who was gunned down in front of his two young children during a Good Friday kite flying event one year ago to the day. The event also called for peace in the community, and for a stop the increasing gun violence. There appeared to be close to... Read more of this article