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Source Of Mysterious Night Sky Lights Unknown
Sightings of a ring of white lights ascending into the night sky on Monday [Oct 7] night were reported to Harbour Radio. The lights however did not fit the description of marine distress flares and there were no reports of any vessels in difficulties. The source of the lights remains unknown. A Bermuda Harbour Radio spokesperson said, “On Monday... Read more of this article
Woman Denies Stealing $26,000 Of Cutlery
A 50-year-old woman appeared in Magistrates Court today [Oct 3] where she denied charges of stealing $26,000 worth of silver cutlery and approximately $19,000 worth of jewelry. Terry Rogers elected to be tried in Magistrates Court then pleaded not guilty to stealing cutlery worth $26,000 as well as jewelry said to be worth approximately $10,700 from... Read more of this article
‘Internal Investigation’ After Police Car Gets Stuck
[Updated: An internal police investigation has commenced into this morning's incident, which saw a police car get stuck on a flooded road after what a police spokesperson termed "an error in judgement by the police officers involved."] This morning [Sept 30] a police car was brought to a crawl on Bakery Lane in Pembroke as the street — which is... Read more of this article
Court Hears Man Threw Flower Pot Overboard
A 59-year old man received an absolute discharge in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 26] after admitting tossing his neighbour’s flower pot into Hamilton Harbour. Robert Coombs re-appeared before Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo, where the Court heard his neighbour had moved out of her condo on Harbour Road to allow renovation works. She moved into... Read more of this article
Photos: 5 Ft Long Dead Moray Eel Washes Up
[Updated] What appears to be a dead eel was found washed up on an east end beach this afternoon [Aug 20]. It is approximately 5 foot long, and while we have not yet been able to officially confirm what it is, unofficial reports indicate it may be a very bloated eel. We have asked the Department of Conservation and BAMZ for information and will update... Read more of this article
Man Charged With Dragging Kitten On Leash
Appearing in Magistrates Court today [Aug 19], Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute patient Cameron Ramsey was charged with using offensive words and animal cruelty, with the Court hearing he was allegedly dragging a kitten around on a leash. The Court heard that Mr Ramsay has psychiatric issues, and his lawyer asked that he be remanded to the Mid Atlantic... Read more of this article
BHB: ‘Organs Were Returned With Deceased’
Following reports out of the UK about allegations of missing body parts, the Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they understand the family’s concerns, but said the organs were returned with the deceased to the funeral home. British-born Norman Palmer, 57, died from a throat condition in April 2008. The long term Bermuda resident had preexisting respiratory... Read more of this article
Officials Respond, Dolphin Very Close To Shore
[Updated with video] A lone dolphin was spotted very close to shore in the West End today [Aug 12], and the Marine Police were called to the scene after receiving reports of what appeared to be a distressed marine mammal at Somerset Long Bay. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said the Marine Police are liaising with Dolphin Quest and relevant marine... Read more of this article
Police Inquiries Into “Unauthorised Powerboat”
The Bermuda Police Service is investigating a report of an “unauthorised powerboat” that took part in Sunday’s [Aug 11] Around the Island Boat race. A police spokesperson said, “Police have received a report of an unauthorised powerboat taking part in the Round the Island powerboat race on Sunday, August 11th. Inquiries are ongoing.” The... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Flyboarders Put On Hamilton Show
[Updated with video] This morning [July 31] saw a special show put on in Hamilton Harbour, as a team of flyboarders led by local entrepreneur Michael Swan took to the waters. Flyboarding started off in France and Mike said while searching the web for something totally unrelated he “came across this guy standing on this plume of water, standing... Read more of this article
MP Admits Swizzle Website Was “Ill Advised”
[Updated] Following a complaint made about a Swizzle-themed e-commerce website run by Shadow Minister David Burt, the Opposition MP has admitted that the website may have been “ill advised.” The website, which is no longer active, was www.swizzle.bm, and offered what appeared to be purchasable versions of the popular Bermudian rum swizzle... Read more of this article
Diamondback Terrapins Caught “Sun Bathing”
A group of Diamondback Terrapins — which have been described as a globally near-threatened species — were caught “sun bathing” on a rock in Bermuda recently. Indications are that there are less than 100 adult Terrapins living in Bermuda, who are believed to be the only population breeding in the wild outside of the continental... Read more of this article
17-Foot Boat Reported Stolen From Mooring
Yesterday the Marine Police received a report of a white 17-foot Boston Whaler being stolen from a Mills Creek, Pembroke mooring. A police spokesperson said, “Around 3:45pm on Sunday, June 30th marine police received a report of a stolen boat. It appears that a white 17 foot Boston Whaler with a white Bimini top and a grey Yamaha engine named... Read more of this article
Fire Rescue: Cat Falls Out Of Tree Into Canal
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service responded to a humanitarian call today [June 28] when they received a call at approximately 3.30pm saying that a cat was stuck in a tree on Canal Road. Fire Service spokesperson Lieutenant Leonard Davis said, “On arrival, Fire Service personnel were informed the cat had fallen out of the tree and into the canal. “Under... Read more of this article
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
Psychic “Picks Up” Bermuda Connection On TV
A recent episode of a TLC reality television show depicted a psychic medium apparently picking up a Bermuda connection from someone she came into contact with. Long Island Medium is an American reality documentary television series on TLC that debuted in September 2011. Based in New York, the series stars Theresa Caputo as a medium who can communicate... Read more of this article
