Comments on: Two Shootings In 20 Mins, 28-Yr-Old Man In ICU

By: Public Safety Minister On Anti-Gang Measures | Bernews.com

Public Safety Minister On Anti-Gang Measures | Bernews.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:50:03 +0000

[...] Wednesday. That was the second shooting which resulted in injury this month, following after the shooting of a man and dog in Warwick on January [...]

By: Family Centre Director: ‘Must Unite With Urgency’ | Bernews.com

Family Centre Director: ‘Must Unite With Urgency’ | Bernews.com — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:02:03 +0000

[...] Malcolm Augustus was shot and killed on Christmas Day, a man and a dog were shot in Warwick on January 16, and Haile Outerbridge and Ricco Furbert were murdered at Belvin’s on [...]

By: Two People Shot In Happy Valley Road Area | Bernews.com

Two People Shot In Happy Valley Road Area | Bernews.com — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:02:03 +0000

[...] follows only one week after the last firearm incidents. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Serious Crime Unit on 247-1739 or 247-1185, or [...]

By: crying shame

crying shame — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:17:41 +0000

@ COB

By: crying shame

crying shame — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:17:05 +0000

@ COB

By: crying shame

crying shame — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:15:51 +0000

You have serious issues and your response shows that you clearly have way too much time on your hands. I applaude your freedom fighting and I thank you for your efforts that have helped in affording me the liberties that I have today. Yes I did exercise my right to vote as it was my responsibility to do so. Secondly I am very much educated I graduated with a double major from University. My apologies for assuming you were a OBA supporter but nothing in my previous comment was a fabrication I read these comments everyday and my comment was based on the comments that I have read. Unlike you I refuse to bash or try to belittle others for their opinions I in turn take what I can from them and move on. On that note you have a blessed day as well.

By: W

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:17:27 +0000

Well I am someone who called crime stoppers and nothing happened, it’s been over 18 months. The person is still doing what they are doing.

First of all, I didn’t call the local number bc you don’t know if you are getting someone who will help or hinder you

But, the lady answering the phone in Miami couldn’t care less what I was saying. She was so awful I don’t want to call back.

There are many reasons why people don’t speak.

So now what?

By: BermudaGirl

BermudaGirl — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:00:02 +0000

Read “most”…..?

By: Too Old 4 Fairy Tales

Too Old 4 Fairy Tales — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:49:08 +0000

Y-Gurl pleeeze shut up. Our police service is highly efficient. The police can only go by the information they receive. If nobody talks then just what are they supposed to do? Consult their crystal ball?

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:33:57 +0000

call us what u like they have done nothing! Just like the jobs they promised!

By: Student

Student — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:54:34 +0000

Humans are animal; and you are one angry, aggressive animal.

By: dthtoo/

dthtoo/ — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:54:04 +0000

If Dunkeley hasn’t been there, then extend an invitation. The condition is that he must attend alone – no men in blue and no back up. It would be very interesting to see what his response would be.

By: Too Old 4 Fairy Tales

Too Old 4 Fairy Tales — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:54:03 +0000

Ongoing, you hit the nail right on the head. As long as it’s black males killing it other they don’t care as much as they should. It’s almost laughable at how routine the drill is. It is now reduced to the police making a speech on the scene and then offering condolences. You can almost predict what they will say word for word. Let somebody “important” get shot, or somebody that doesn’t fit the normal profile and we’ll see a different reaction. As long as these people can hide behind their gated communities with security systems, or retreat to Fairylands or Tucker’s Town they don’t give a rat’s a$$ what happens over Rambling Lane or Jones Village. One thing I disagree with pertains to Michael Dunkley, who I feel is one of the better ones. In spite of his wealth, he comes across as genuine. Unfortunately, most people in his bracket don’t care as long as it doesn’t effect them.

By: Ongoing

Ongoing — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:13:33 +0000

The OBA-BDA-UBP is to be held accountable for everything that they said! Craig and crew said they can stop gang violence! I guess they can raise the dead! OBA is a nonsense party! Vote for Change things are getting worse! They are now shooting dogs!! Bermuda is regretting there silly OBA vote! 40 thieves! Dunkley don’t care about nobody up Jones Village. He probably hasn’t even been there!

By: Y-Gurl

Y-Gurl — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:50:27 +0000

Is this an OBA or PLP issue or should we be looking at the weak an ineffective police service as far as I’m concerned we see these guys running wild unchecked, that’s not a governments job to deal with crime, government sets the rules

By: Y-Gurl

Y-Gurl — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:43:23 +0000

Dogs won’t shoot you

By: Keepin' it Real...4Real!

Keepin' it Real...4Real! — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:02:32 +0000

Oh dont worry Bda is gonna come together as one alright …but it’s not gonna be the “one” that you’re thinking of…Martial law will be implemented if you all continue crying like babies that cant do for yourselves…totally dependent on someone else ie: the GOVT. To Control what is going on THEY NEED TOTAL CONTROL! I sure hope you all know what your doing…The People need to take back what is slipping before totally out of our grasp. Or you can jus continue on and again…the poor will be enslaved by the rich. WAKE UP MY BERMY BLOOD!

By: Police Update: Last Night’s Shooting In Warwick | Bernews.com

Police Update: Last Night’s Shooting In Warwick | Bernews.com — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:14:02 +0000

[...] 27-year-old man who was shot last night [Jan 16] remains in the Intensive Care Unit in stable condition, the police confirmed [...]

By: young black and educated

young black and educated — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:04:25 +0000

I can obviously tell that you have some sort of anger problem… or maybe its a Napoleon complex. There is no reason to attack and be so aggressive on this forum…. I’ll gladly sign up for your so called school of hard knocks, pass with flying colors and replace the headmaster. I suggest you count to 10 before you respond to my comment before you have a heart attack. Nobody needs another casualty curtesy of the school of hard knocks!

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:30:45 +0000

And that is exactly why we have the problems we have today.
If the police cannot do this because of the law like you suggest then maybe the laws need to be changed.

By: Too Old 4 Fairy Tales

Too Old 4 Fairy Tales — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:10:05 +0000

Bda Girl your advice is good and dandy when they are young, but this was a grown man (not saying he was in any way responsible just stating his age). Sometimes, although parents do the best that they can, their children still go astray. These young guys join gangs for multiple reasons, one of the top being due to peer pressure. They could have been raised by Mother Theresa and still go wrong. I took slams for my earlier comments, but my whole point was to stop blaming the government for these guy’s behaviour. We need to get to the core of what is really happening. People state that poverty is behind it, but again not totally true because most of these guys are rolling in dough yet they STILL kill each other. The only way to do that is get from behind the desks, stop pushing papers around or holding meeting after meeting and take to the STREETS and talk to the people that are in the know.

By: Judge Dredd

Judge Dredd — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:20:22 +0000

Thank you! It seems the majority of the population is like a cattle waiting to be herded. Governments are not supposed to tackle moral problems, that’s a job for the spiritual communities and people of conscience in families and other civilian institutions. Government can make laws and such but they can’t make a person abide by the law. Neither can the police. Why has that become such a difficult thing to understand?

By: Judge Dredd

Judge Dredd — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:10:53 +0000

Who the hell shoots a HUMAN?! What Da F$%K!

By: Micro

Micro — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:08:25 +0000

Remember they did that not to long ago and you all complained?

By: Micro

Micro — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:06:05 +0000

Aint s#$t gonna change til we stop waiting for somebody else to clean up our mess.

By: Micro

Micro — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:00:51 +0000

As usual, blame the parents. I know several persons who came from good two parent homes that have fallen to the way side. What’s the excuse for them?

By: TWithheld

TWithheld — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:52:21 +0000

Aw shucks I love my dog. He is my protector and when I was pregnant barked at anything that came near me. Even at a digger that was parked in front of our yard for 3 hours straight.

If the dog was hurt he is likely a hero who was protecting his owner – the hand that feeds him.

That area used to be so quiet. I thought they were trying to fly under the radar.

By: seriously?

seriously? — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:46:10 +0000

AMEN!!!!!

By: BDAGIRL

BDAGIRL — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:45:28 +0000

Instead of blaming the PLP/OBA or whomever. We should all ask ourselves what can we do to prevent Gang Violence.

Establish Neighborhood Watch – Youths loitering or “hanging out” is a breeding ground for gangs. Contact the Police and have them removed.
Cooperate with the Police when gang activity is in your neighborhood.
Parents are the first lines of defense.

Talk to you children on a daily basis, find out what they are up to. Many of our children join a “Gang” because they don’t feel loved. And others join cause of the excitement, money or intimidation. Don’t accept that flat screen TV if your children are not out working a real job. Don’t allow your children to wear “Gang clothing or colors” Watch them on the computers. Don’t allow pictures of your children with “Gang signs” posted on social sites. Become involved with your children’s school activities. Go to all school meetings and find out if your child is behaving. Sit at the dining room table every night and discuss what is happening in this Island. Spend some quality time with your children.
We need to get back to communicating with our children. Remember you are the ones in charge.
Let them know there is ZERO TOLERANCE in your home.

By: Take it easy

Take it easy — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:54:27 +0000

MAN, F*%$ THAT MUTT!! I COULD CARE LESS AND THAT’S THAT. I DON’T CARE WHAT YOU PEOPLE ARE SAYING BECAUSE IT’S MY OPINION.

By: COB

COB — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:44:52 +0000

@crying shame:

Question:
where you in the booth when I voted: Hell No:
By The Way I Voted for PLP: ” I AM PLP ALL THE WAY”:)
Once again you idiots are not reading the entire comments READ MY REPLY OVER AND OVER AND INWARDLY DIGEST IT,IF YOU CAN READ: IF NOT COME TO MY SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS FREE OF CHARGE.
I AM FROM BACK IN THE DAY AND WILL TEACH YOU WHAT HARD KNOCKS IS (FREE OF CHARGE)

Now Put that in your PIPE Or SPLIFF and SMOKE IT”

You are the flippin “HYPROCRITE” I bet you did not even vote.

I was amongst them that had to fight to Sit in theatres: Jack Azz.

Signed: PLP go Marc Bean do your stuff: Thumbs Up.

P.S.
@crying shame:
I invite you to reply to this comment and I being THE EDUCATED PERSON,I WILL MAKE YOU SOUND LIKE “CHOPED LIVER”
#UGH #umjussayin

Pat on my back: Self Praise No Recommendation:
Peace to you have a Blessed Afternoon:

By: Bermy Gooner

Bermy Gooner — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:35:25 +0000

And zealots like you gave the PLP a free pass for 14 years…

By: Too Old 4 Fairy Tales

Too Old 4 Fairy Tales — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:31:25 +0000

OK, so how about you draft the law that would give the police the power to do that. Under PACE and the other laws the police work under, they cannot just go door to door. You would be the first to complain or want to sue when they kick in your door without a legitimate cause.

By: A photog

A photog — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:28:26 +0000

I heard that one police Sargent was more concerned with his picture not being in the paper than taking care of the crime scene I hope that doesn’t reflect the attitude of all the police service towards the media’s coverage of these incidents.

By: 80's Baby

80's Baby — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:26:55 +0000

Yes the OBA may have said they were going to combat certain things and maybe they still do plan to, but as an adult we should already know that the world doesn’t have super heros and that EVERYTHING takes time. So to think they were going to come into power and magically fix things overnight and control all of our minds to not be HUMAN is just ignorant.

By: Too Old 4 Fairy Tales

Too Old 4 Fairy Tales — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:26:27 +0000

People need to research what the law is. I get so sick and tired of people asking for “doors to be kicked in.” Regardless of who is in power, the police have to operate within the law. The police cannot break the law to enforce the law. So NO, they cannot just randomly kick in people’s doors so get that silly notion out of your head.

By: Too Old 4 Fairy Tales

Too Old 4 Fairy Tales — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:22:19 +0000

You may call me stupid, but you OBA supporters are the blind stupid ones. You can’t have it both ways- after the Christmas shooting and quick arrest, you were all singing “Things are better already!” I read comments ranging from “My trash is being picked up on time” to “The police are doing a better job now” all within weeks of the election. I think you all even swore the air smelled fresher after the OBA got in. However, when crime continues, you all beg “Give them time.” PLP, OBA, criminals will be criminals regardless YET if the PLP was still in you would have found a way to blame them!!!

By: BermudaGirl

BermudaGirl — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:22:15 +0000

Seek help TODAY!! You have serious problems.

By: 80's Baby

80's Baby — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:21:30 +0000

Looks like you need to lay on a couch, don’t generilise me. I didn’t say to ease up on anyone, but yes think like a rational, mature adult. Further more, people didn’t give PLP hell they in fact did it to themselves, from every action there is a reaction. This island will never go anywhere if people continue to have a state of mind like yourself, everyone points fingers, places blame on others and never acknowledges any good in what people do and/or are trying to do. United We Stand, Divided We Fall…the proof is right in front of us all. Give this govt a chance they are already on a good path…

By: BermudaGirl

BermudaGirl — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:19:29 +0000

It is black on black crime. What else do you expect?? Where are the white gangs located exactly?

By: BermudaGirl

BermudaGirl — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:10:25 +0000

Why blame government for bad parental behaviour? What is the government supposed to do with a gun-toting wannabee when the parent(s) are no better? Most of these parents who weep and wail about their innocent little boys were out drinking and “partying” instead of parenting when the kids needed them. Now you want government to clean up your mess? Stop whining and take some responsibility. EVERYBODY should be hanging their heads.

By: tricks are for kids

tricks are for kids — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:05:23 +0000

Great idea ……but will they kick in the doors that REALLY NEED to be kicked in?….thats the burning question. ………

By: tricks are for kids

tricks are for kids — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:56:09 +0000

Please read my comment again. …this time with understanding. ….

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:39:51 +0000

So we haven’t legalized and taxed marijuana to cut their funding and use it against them because why? Your analysis of the situation is pretty correct but there’s still more to it. Just like pharmaseutical companies do with anti-marijuana ads, if a RICH PERSON gets shot, they have the ability to throw money at the problem. If you have money you have influence.

By: Hmm

Hmm — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:30:55 +0000

There was a case a few days ago where a women did not want to testify in a case against a young man that came in her house with an imitation firearm ,the case was dismissed possibly because she was afraid of testifying.
The same thing is happening in a lot of housholds in Bda a lot of families are afraid of turning in their sons thinking they will come back for revenge. So it really is up to the police and a task force to fix this problem people are just too afraid.
And in my earlier post i meant to say 20 years should be giving out not 10 years.
A clean sweep will have to happen we do not have much of a choice men will have to be ripped out of their homes. Doors will have to be kicked down at 3am.

By: crying shame

crying shame — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:18:20 +0000

It’s just like all the Gun legislation and reform that is taking place in the US right now as a result of the Newtown Shooting..While this event was reprehensible and evil beyond belief kids in the ghetto get shot everyday and lose their lives but for the most part it doesn’t even make local news. Whether we want to believe it or not race and social class play a big part in the way the WORLD is run. People don’t care if little black or poor kids die but you let a white rich person get shot and it’s a national tragedy. I know I may get some backlash for this but until people begin to be honest with themselves and stop tryining to sugar coat situations than maybe we will start to win this war

By: Hmmm

Hmmm — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:16:28 +0000

@ Staying focus. No the Oba did not give anyone a FALSE sense of hope everyone is very excited and optomistic that we have new people in power to deal with these problems,
We waitied year after year after year after year for plp to do something about the violence, guess what nothing ever happened, no special task force nothing.
To the problem at hand an operation cease fire will not work there will need to be a 200 plus army force going from house to house rounding up people and putting them in jail that is the only way the violence will stop. A lot of these guys (Drug Dealers,guys in gangs) have jobs and some have children they are not all in the streets.
It is time for an all out crack down on this mentality and sickness in order to save bda or expect more of the same.
No more short sentences like 3 months and 1 year like we have seen in the past few days. start handing out 10 – 15 years with out parole and when it is time for a parole hearing you should have to go up against 12 people like a jury.
Crimes against women should be increased an automatic 10 years.
BRING ON CLEANSWEEP!!1) Go house to house if anyone is on drugs or selling drugs round them up! 2) If anyone is not wanted in their own homes because their families are in fear of them round them up and put them in the van. 3) Start taking away licences and passports for life.
4) Anyone who is known to the police or even suspected in being in a gang should be labelled and rounded up.
5) A website should be started to name and shame a lot of men who are dangerous and living this lifstyle to the public, the same way people are demanding a web site for a paedophile.
It is time for bermuda to take this to a new level.

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:15:02 +0000

I know exactly what she meant but guess what, I don’t live in an upscale neighborhood, there’s been a lot of break-ins recently (not my house for very good reasons) and guess what I saw yesterday?…. A police foot patrol! So that tells me along with the multiple police cars driving through on a daily basis that steps are being taken to reduce or deter crime in the area. This is a result of not only people being tired of it but also remaining vigilant and reporting ANY suspicious activity in the area. This same thing needs to happen with shootings. Its not just that simple though. In order to tackle a relatively new situation new measures need to be put in place as well as new legislation if not you’ll just have these clowns back on the street doing what they do. What does that take? TIME. If you jump into something without the proper thought, you end up with unforseen circumstances. Its a process, it takes time. People want to rant about the new government when the previous one did NOTHING! They put a legislation in place so gang members get extra time…how the f@ck do you prove someone is a “gang member” beyond any reasonable doubt? How many people have received harsher sentences because of this? Now I want you and dthtoo/ to ask yourselves, why don’t shootings take place in these areas mentioned? Aside from the fact that one example is government house and another is the old police HQ…and I’m being ignorant.

By: crying shame

crying shame — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:02:50 +0000

You OBA supporters are such hypocrites when the guys were arrested last week for the murder the comments were “great job OBA’ and “a new sheriff is in town” but now today after this shooting it’s “count the number of days they have been office” and “give them a chance”. Who cares who gets the job done just get it done already.

By: cant fool me

cant fool me — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:58:41 +0000

Hahahaha