Archive for December, 2012
Shield Semi-Final: Somerset Eagles Defeat Colts
With a spot in the Shield Final against Hamilton Parish up for grabs, the Devonshire Colts and Somerset Eagles began their battle last night [Dec 27] at the BAA Field. Luck was not on the Somerset Eagles side, as within the first 15 minutes Marcus Johnson [leg injury] and Tristan Smith [asthma attack] were both carted away to King Edward Memorial Hospital. Things... Read more of this article
Friendship Semis: Cougars Defeat Rangers
Last night [Dec 27] the Devonshire Cougars met up with Southampton Rangers for the Friendship Semi Finals. The Devonshire Cougars went ahead in the 30th minute when Domico Coddington scored, and the Southampton Rangers found themselves down to ten men in the 50th minute after Callan Woolridge received his marching orders after committing a second bookable... Read more of this article
Photos: Dandy Town vs Somerset Trojans
The Dandy Town Hornets and Somerset Trojans met up at the Wellington Oval on Sunday [Dec 26] for the Friendship Semi-Final. After a scoreless first half the Somerset Trojans took the lead in the 55th, however Dandy Town scored twice in the second half and and went on to claim a 2 – 1 victory over the Somerset Trojans. Click to enlarge photos: #gallery-1... Read more of this article
Fire Service Responds To Orchard Grove
At around 4.45am this morning [Dec 28] the fire service were dispatched to a small fire at a residence on Orchard Grove in Pembroke. Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said there is no report of any injuries at this time, and the cause of the fire is also unknown at this time. Related Stories Photos: Firefighters Respond To Fire In Dockyard Photos:... Read more of this article
Photos: Boxing Day Motocross Racing
The 2012/13 Bermuda Motocross Racing season continued at the Moto Sports Park in Southside on Boxing Day [Dec 26]. Senoj Mitchell won the 85cc Class, while Kenny Mathie rode to victory in the B Class, Tyquan Perinchief took the C Class honors for the day. Kenny Mathie came away with the top honors on the day in the B Class, with Zano Tucker winning... Read more of this article
American Safety Estimates Sandy At $6/7M
Bermuda-based American Safety Insurance Holdings said its preliminary estimate for fourth quarter 2012 catastrophe losses, after reinsurance and reinstatement premium, will be between $6 and $7 million, after tax. These losses relate to Superstorm Sandy and impacted each of the Company’s E&S, ART and Assumed Reinsurance divisions. Related... Read more of this article
Day #1 Results: Junior Squash Championships
The 2012 Digicel Bermuda National Junior Squash Championships got underway today [Dec 27], and will continue at 9.30am tomorrow morning. The main finals all start from 12pm with the last match on at 2.30pm, with presentations to follow immediately after. Girls Under 11 Ariana Lowther d Elena Wright 12-10, 11-6, 7-11, 5-11, 13-11 Abigail Brewer d Casey... Read more of this article
Geithner: U.S. Will Hit Debt Ceiling On Monday
U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner [pictured] warned that the U.S. government is poised to hit the $16.4 trillion debt limit in less by Monday, December 31. Mr Geithner sent a letter [PDF] to Congress that said the department would begin taking “extraordinary measures” to allow the government to save $200 billion beginning Jan 1. “However,... Read more of this article
Holiday: 2 Break-Ins, 11 Accidents, 6 Assaults
In addition to the murder and road traffic fatality, the holiday period also saw two break-ins, ten other traffic accidents, three disturbances, and six assaults. A police spokesperson said: “Over the holiday period there were two reports of breaking and entering, eleven road traffic collisions [three of those collisions resulted in injury and... Read more of this article
Police: Multiple Men Involved In Christmas Murder
One man is in custody in connection with the murder of Malcolm Augustus, and the police believe “at least two other men were involved and possibly more,” Detective Chief Inspector Nicholas Pedro said today [Dec 27]. The 20-year-old was shot on the St George’s golf course just after midnight on Christmas Day, and a 24-year-old George’s... Read more of this article
Two Men Charged With David Clarke’s Murder
Two men appeared in Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 27] charged with the murder of David Clarke [pictured] in April 2011. Darrion Simons [age 19 of Crane Lane, Pembroke] and Jahkeo LeShore [age 31 of Devon Springs Road, Devonshire] were both charged with the premeditated murder of David Clarke on 17 April 2011, and with using a firearm to commit... Read more of this article
Second Man Jailed For Sex On Front Street
In Magistrates Court this morning [Dec 27] Antwone Simons, 47, was jailed for 10 days after admitting engaging in sexual relations with another man on Front Street. 30-year-old Kevin Mendonca had already appeared on the same charges last week, and was also jailed for ten days. Mr Simons was charged with behaving indecently in public, charges which he... Read more of this article
