Recap: A Look Back at April 2010
April 2010 will be most remembered for the Easter weekend, a catastrophic three days which shocked Bermuda. The weekend saw a man murdered in broad daylight, three more people shot in two separate incidents, one stabbing and one road traffic fatality.
The month also saw a 7 yr old launch a book, the Bermuda Commercial Bank bought, rumors swirl around the annual Ag Show, the death of a former Governor and an outstanding performance by Bermuda’s track and field team at the Carifita Games.
- April 1st: Range of new taxes and fees came into effect [link]
- April 2nd: Kimwandae Walker murdered at kite flying celebration in front of dozens of people [link]
- April 2nd: 26 yr old Carlton Darrell dies in bike accident [link]
- April 3rd: Shooting at RAA Club leaves 18 yr Shawn Williams hospitalized [link]
- April 5th: Drive by shooting at Dandy Town leaves 2 people hospitalized [link]
- April 6th: Government reveals possible anti-crime measures [link]
- April 6th: Bermuda’s Carifta team finishes in 5th place with 10 medals after an outstanding performance [link]
- April 8th: The controversial Bermudian-only term limits meeting is held [link]
- April 8th: Allied World steps up with a $20,000 donation following a Government error [link]
- April 9th: Sir Peter Ramsbotham, the Governor who oversaw the hangings of Burrows and Tacklyn dies [link]
- April 11th: Teen sailor Owen Siese wins Race #5 at World Championships in France [link]
- April 12th: Three men charged in Magistrates Court over RAA Easter shooting [link]
- April 12th: Murder victim Kimwandae Walker’s funeral is held amongst a police presence [link]
- April 12th: Bermuda born decorated war vet Capt Jason Paynter killed in US military training [link]
- April 15th: Bermuda Commercial Bank Limited is bought by Permanent Investments Limited [link]
- April 15th: Rumours of gangs shooting people at the Ag Show with buried guns fly around Bermuda [link]
- April 15th: Ag Show begins with a heavy police presence, metal detectors and more [link]
- April 15th: British Airways starts cancelling flights, which lasts for 6 days, due to volcanic ash [link]
- April 15 – 18th: Ag Show, despite rumours, goes off without incident to great success [link]
- April 17th: 17 yr old stabbed multiple times in Southampton [link]
- April 17th: Pedestrian dies after being struck by a car, identity is a mystery [link]
- April 18th: Devonshire Cougars wins FA Cup [link]
- April 18th: Rise Above Bermuda holds Family Fun Day at Victor Scott [link]
- April 19th: Pedestrian who was killed by car finally identified as 41yr old footballer Andre Hendrickson [link]
- April 19th: 17 yr old stabbing victim condition worsens, is airlifted to American hospital [link]
- April 20th: 7yr old Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar launches her book to great acclaim [link]
- April 21st: Police announce plans to arm officers with tasers within days [link]
- April 21st: Annual Peppercorn Ceremony is held in St Georges [link]
- April 22nd: 18 year old Sanchay Grant charged with 2009 Southside Cinema shooting [link]
- April 22nd: Bermuda celebrates Earth Day [link]
- April 23rd: 49 yr old Canadian guest worker found dead [link]
- April 24th: Bermuda records 5th road fatality of 2010, with death of Derek Smith [link]
- April 26th: 7 yr old Malaikah Abdul-Jabbar makes history in Chicago [link]
- April 27th: Bank of Butterfield records a $176 million loss in 2010 1st quarter [link]
- April 29th: First Harbour Nights of the summer season is held [link]
You can view a recap of March 2010 here.
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