Archive for January, 2013
Police Search For Man Believed To Be Armed
[Updating: At about 11am the police responded to a Boaz Island home. The subject — who has been named as Christopher Duerr — bolted from the home, and is believed to be armed. Police have three persons in custody and seized drugs and ammunition. They released a photo of Duerr, who remains at large as of 7.30am on January 29th.] A massive... Read more of this article
Girl Punches, Runs Away From Sex Offender
47-year-old Dwayne David Beach this morning [Jan 28] pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a 16 year old schoolgirl, with the Court hearing the teenager managed to run away after punching the man — who was on probation for another sex offence when this incident occurred. The Court heard the incident happened in Devonshire earlier this month,... Read more of this article
Public Works Ministry Advisory: Illegal Dumping
The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the public that the Waste and Litter Control Act Amendment of 2012 increased the penalty for illegal dumping of waste up to $10,000 for a first offence and up to $25,000 for subsequent offences. “Additionally, the amended Act makes it easier to convict dumpers due to changes in the way... Read more of this article
Actress, Mayor Discussed Role At Thanksgiving
Academy Award-winning actress Catherine Zeta Jones [pictured] has revealed how she compared notes on her current movie role as a ruthless politician’s wife with New York mayor and part-time Bermuda resident Michael Bloomberg over a Thanksgiving meal on the island. The former Bermuda resident has been busy promoting her new movie “Broken... Read more of this article
Women’s Field Hockey League Results
In Women’s Field Hockey action this past weekend, the Longtails and Canaries drew 3-3, while the Wildcats defeated the Budgies 3-0. Longtails 3 Canaries 3 The Longtails went in front in the 4th minute with a Field Goal off the stick of Maha Clarke, Jokiah Richardson doubled the Longtails lead when she scored from a Penalty Corner in the 20th minute. The... Read more of this article
Christmas Boat Parade To Set Sail Again In 2013
One of the most spectacular events of the Christmas holiday season will be making a welcome return this year, with the Bermuda Christmas Boat Parade set to take place on Saturday December 7th 2013. As in previous years the boats will circumnavigate Hamilton Harbour. Now running as a biennial event, organiser Norma Thomson says the Boat Parade will be... Read more of this article
Video: Eastern Counties Relay Classic Race
The first annual Eastern Counties Relay Classic road race was held on Sunday morning [Jan 27] with participants braving chilly temperatures and windy conditions when they started at Flatts Field in Smiths. A total of eleven teams – of four people each — took to the course with the Bermuda Tools Team of Adam Hopkin, Peter Gracey, Tim Goodyear... Read more of this article
Bermuda College To Host Science Week
Bermuda College will be hosting their 2013 Science Week from January 28 – 31. Traditionally the natural sciences [Biology, Chemistry, Environmental & Earth Science and Physics] have been celebrated at the College through Corange Science Week, however in 2011 the College began to incorporate the applied sciences for an all-inclusive event. On... Read more of this article
Weekend News, Links, Photos, Videos & More
This past weekend saw over 100 recruits complete the Bermuda Regiment two-week training camp, over 200 people gather at a vigil in memory of the two men murdered last week, and a number of other events take place. Links to our weekend coverage are below, click to view more. News/Misc Double Murder: Police Arrest Second Man Hundreds Gather Outside... Read more of this article
Weather Forecast For Monday January 28
Monday January 28th is expected to have sunny breaks with 1 or 2 morning showers, with the hi to be near 16°C/60°F, and the low to be 12°C/54°F. The Bermuda Weather Service’s forecast for Monday says: “Winds northerly moderate, easing light to moderate by midday, and light by evening, then backing westerly overnight”. The sunrise will... Read more of this article
49-Year-Old Man Arrested For DUI After Collision
[Updated] This evening [Jan 27] a 49-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle collision in St David’s, and the police later confirmed that he was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. A police spokesperson said: “Police and first responders attended a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision that took place at 8:28pm on Sunday... Read more of this article
Double Murder: Police Arrest Second Man
This evening [Jan 27] the police confirmed that another man has been arrested in connection with the double murder. This is the second arrest in connection with the incident, following after the arrest of a 21 year old Sandys man on January 24th. On Wednesday evening [Jan 23], Haile “Star Child” Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert were chased into Belvin’s... Read more of this article
